#mustwatch Hegseth Hails ‘Powerful India’, Praises Military Strength & National Interest Stand

[00:00:00]And in South Asia, India is a critical anchor to hold the line. A powerful India acting in its own self-interest advances our shared goal of maintaining a balance of power across the region.

[00:00:12]India is modernizing its military to carry its share of the security burden, particularly in the Indian Ocean.

[00:00:21]It's building out the heavy industrial and logistics capacity to sustain high-end military operations, including the ability to repair and maintain our shared platforms and support US Navy vessels operating forward in the theater.

[00:00:37]We've also committed to pursuing co-production with India to advance capabilities like Javelin anti-tank guided munitions. Real, tangible steps to improve the collective readiness of our forces.

[00:00:51]This kind of industrial muscle isn't just a long-term goal, it's an immediate operational imperative.