Hegseth tells China’s defense chief US will ‘stoutly defend its interests’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told China’s defense minister Friday that the U.S. will “stoutly defend its interests” in the ...

Hegseth welcomes Japan's arms spending increase, says alliance key to deter China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in constructive talks with China and India

NEW DELHI, India — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to Chinese and Indian officials at the ASEAN defense summit in ...

Hegseth Pushes Asean Unity Against Beijing in South China Sea

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth called on Southeast Asia to strengthen cooperation in maritime surveillance including the use of ...

Hegseth Voices Serious Concern Over China’s Naval Activity Near Taiwan

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth voiced serious concerns in talks with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun about Beijing’s naval ...
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Hegseth Slams China’s South China Sea Aggression, Pushes ASEAN Unity

Hegseth made these remarks during a meeting with his counterparts from the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations ...

Hegseth praises South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending, saying the Asian ally ...

Hegseth says US ready to share tools to help allies counter 'aggressive' China

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday took aim at Beijing over an increase in "destabilising actions" in the South China Sea and committed to support Southeast Asian countries with technology to ...

Hegseth tells Asian nations to be firm in South China Sea

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Southeast Asian nations to stand firm and strengthen their maritime forces to counter China's increasingly "destabilizing" actions in the South ...

Pete Hegseth Condemns China's 'Destabilizing Actions' In South China Sea, Pledges US Support To Southeast Asian Allies: Reports

Pete Hegseth condemned China's actions in the South China Sea, pledged support to help Southeast Asian nations counter ...

Hegseth vows in talks with China that U.S. will ‘stoutly defend’ Indo-Pacific interests

The U.S. Secretary of Defense said Friday he told his Chinese counterpart during talks in Malaysia that Washington would “stoutly defend” its interests in the Indo-Pacific. He also signed a new ...