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China blasts Pete Hegseth over 'Cold War' mentality
China's foreign and defense ministries issued angry statements after Hegseth called the People's Republic a "threat" at a ...
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassures allies that U.S. will support them against pressure from China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth​ reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to ...
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Hegseth’s Heroes lurch into action, but Australia’s capability gap isn’t weapons
The US defense secretary wants Australia to bloat its defence warchest with 3.5% of GDP funding. Where will that money come ...
China accuses US's Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks at security forum
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Hegseth, at Security Forum, Vows to Strengthen America’s Asian Alliances
In a world rattled by President Trump’s tariffs and his scorn for Western allies, the defense secretary struck a rare note of ...
US Calls on Australia to Boost Defense Spending to 3.5% of GDP
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has asked Australia to dramatically raise its military spending to 3.5% of gross ...
Hegseth challenges China in its own backyard
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday in Singapore attempted to woo Asian defense leaders to Washington’s side as he warned of the “imminent” threat China poses to the Indo-Pacific region.
Pete Hegseth says UK 'will get there' for 5% GDP spend on defence
The US defence secretary says there is 'near consensus' on a 5% defence spending commitment for Nato member states.