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Pentagon Chief Says US Seeks Deeper Military Ties With Vietnam
The US is moving to deepen defence ties with Vietnam through equipment deals and cooperation, reflecting Indo-Pacific focus.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in Hanoi on 2 November 2025 that Washington is pursuing deeper military cooperation with Vietnam, including deliveries of three Coast Guard cutters and trainer aircraft. He added that the partnership reflects shared concerns about maritime security and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. Analysts say the move underlines U.S. strategic focus on Southeast Asia amid China’s growing assertiveness and may prompt expanded defence-industry engagement and intelligence-sharing frameworks between the two countries.