U.S. Boosting Military Funds for Southeast Asia, Hagel Says
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The Pentagon is seeking a 50 percent increase in funds to support foreign militaries and training in the Southeast Asia region, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in Kuala Lumpur today.
“Our most recent budget includes $90 million for Foreign Military Financing and International Military Education and Training programs in Southeast Asia,” Hagel said in prepared remarks to be delivered at Malaysia’s Ministry of Defense. The budget request represents a 50 percent increase compared with four years ago, he said.