Hegseth's big India endorsement at Shangri-La seen as strong message to Beijing? Watch what he said

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has hailed India as a "critical anchor" in South Asia during his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Praising India's military modernization and growing role in the Indian Ocean, Hegseth said a powerful India helps maintain the regional balance of power. His remarks come amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific and increasing concerns over China's military ambitions. The Pentagon chief also urged Indo-Pacific allies to boost defense spending and weapons production. Watch the full report on Hegseth's India remarks, U.S.-China rivalry, and the evolving Indo-Pacific security landscape.