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Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine in a first for the US
America’s Pentagon chief will not be in attendance when more than 50 other defense leaders meet this week to coordinate ...
US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday delivered a dire warning to the Asia-Pacific region and the world: China’s ...
Pete Hegseth Talked a Big Game to Indo-Pacific Allies—but Trump Mistrust Runs Deep
My job is to create and maintain decision space for President Trump, not to purport to make decisions on his behalf.” ...
China accuses Hegseth of touting ‘Cold War mentality’ in provocative speech
China accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of espousing a “Cold War mentality” in a speech “filled with provocations” in ...
Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China
At an international forum in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies ...
WATCH LIVE: Hegseth delivers speech in Singapore
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is delivering a speech in Singapore. His address comes as part of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 ...
China Urges U.S. to ‘Stop Inciting Conflict’ in Asia-Pacific Region in Blistering Response to Hegseth
China issued a blistering response after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said "the threat China poses is real." ...
Hegseth reassures allies that US will support them against Chinese aggression
Pete Hegseth reaffirmed in a speech in Singapore that the U.S. does not seek conflict with China, but to deter China the U.S.
US defence chief Hegseth meets Singapore PM Wong, reaffirms strong defence ties
Hegseth also met Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss US-Singapore security ...
Hegseth Wins Praise But Asia Still Has Strong Doubts About Trump
After US military allies in Europe were torched by Vice President JD Vance in March over military spending, free speech and the war in Ukraine, America’s partners in Asia warily awaited Defense ...