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Hegseth, Philippine Defense Chief Agree to Alliance Command and Control Modernization Sprint

28 Oct 2026 5:10 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

US and Philippine defense secretaries agreed to launch an alliance command and control modernization sprint and welcomed progress on EDCA sites, as Hegseth announced more security cooperation funds.

Politics and Government Conflict Military Asia Federal Government General Politics Pete Hegseth Gilberto Teodoro Jr.Philippines U.S. Department of War Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement First Island Chain Security Cooperation