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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed an ambitious defense framework with ASEAN, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation amid rising tensions with China. He highlighted the need for a united approach to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. Hegseth called for enhanced maritime knowledge and naval cooperation, stressing that the coming years are crucial for the region. Discussions with Japan's Defense Minister focused on defense strategies in the first island chain, which includes Japan and the Philippines, and on ammunition production coordination.