US supports PH military modernization efforts
The United States has reiterated its support for the efforts of the Philippine government to modernize its military. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also pushed […]
Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned on Saturday that the threat from China was real and potentially imminent as he pushed allies in the Indo-Pacific […]
Pentagon chief says US will ensure ‘deterrence’ across Taiwan Strait
TOKYO, Japan – The United States will ensure “robust, ready and credible deterrence” across the Taiwan Strait, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, calling […]
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
WASHINGTON — US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has picked Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense, tapping an […]