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US defense chief calls for Asian allies to spend 3.5% of GDP

Published 29 May 2026

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on American allies in Asia to significantly increase their military spending to counter China's expanding power, while also delivering a pointed critique of European defense partners.

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