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No more ‘woke’ in the US military: key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s speech

Pentagon chief railed against diversity and fat-shamed the troops as he directed his generals to fall in line – or quit

The Guardian - US

Hegseth to generals: Embrace MAGA military or quit

"The new compass heading is clear," the defense secretary said, before taking a dig at Mark Milley.

Axios

Trump defends troops in US cities after Hegseth decries military DEI efforts

President and defense chief delivered pair of incendiary speeches to a crowd of hundreds of generals and admirals

The Guardian - US

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Generals silent as Hegseth ends ‘warrior ethos’ rally speech: ‘Out with the Milleys’ and ‘in with the Pattons’

The ex-Fox News host railed against decades of work to diversify the all-volunteer military as he announced initiatives to effectively exclude women from combat roles and relax protections against hazing and bullying of troops

The Independent UK

Hegseth declares an end to 'politically correct' leadership in the US military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of U.S. military officials to an in-person meeting to declare an end to “woke” culture in the military and announce new directives for troops that include “gender-neutral” or “male-level” standards for physical fitness

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth declares an end to ‘politically correct’ leadership in the US military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of U.S. military officials to an in-person meeting to announce directives for troops that include “gender-neutral” or “male-level” standards for physical fitness as well as an end to “woke” culture in the military

The Independent UK

‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security − and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower

Hundreds of generals and admirals converged on Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 2025, after being summoned from across the globe by their boss, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, for a session that, as expected, covered what Hegseth often describes as the “warrior ethos.”

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Pete Hegseth is terrified of assassination and is ‘crawling out of his skin:’ report

The U.S. Secretary of War has been described by his staff as ‘manic,’ frequently erupting into angry rants

The Independent UK

Trump To Address Rare Mass Meeting Of US Military Leaders

President Donald Trump will on Tuesday speak at a rare gathering of hundreds of senior US military officers summoned, without public explanation, from around the world to meet at a base near Washington.

International Business Times

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump.

AAP

'Very Rare' Gathering: Why Hundreds of US Generals Are Meeting at Quantico on 30 September

'Very rare' Quantico meeting on 30 Sept: Trump and Hegseth to address hundreds of US generals and admirals amid speculation over cuts and warrior ethos.

International Business Times UK

Stephen Miller takes leading role in strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats

Exclusive: Miller’s homeland security council has played a key part in coordinating operations, sources say

The Guardian - US

Trump To Attend Last-Minute Gathering Of Top US Generals At Quantico, Will Talk About 'Good, Positive' Things

President Donald Trump will attend a last-minute gathering of the nation's top military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, amplifying security concerns and raising questions about the politicization of the U.S. military.

Benzinga

Oregon sues to block ‘illegal’ deployment of 200 national guard troops to Portland

State attorney general asks federal court to block Trump from sending troops to city based on ‘social media gossip’

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Judge rules that drone maker DJI is affiliated with China’s defense industry — company to stay on Pentagon’s list of Chinese military companies

DJI sued the DoD, saying that it's not a Chinese military company, but the courts ruled otherwise.

Euronews

'Europe First': Berlin turns to European defence industry, reducing US dependence

For decades, Germany relied on the US for its security policy. But that era is over, experts tell Euronews.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Trump orders deployment of national guard to ‘war ravaged’ Portland

Officials in Portland have pushed back against the announcement, saying there is ‘no need for military troops’ – key US politics stories from Saturday 27 September

The Independent UK

Trump says he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, in latest deployment to US cities

President Donald Trump says he will send troops to Portland, Oregon

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The Guardian - US

US military brass brace for firings as Pentagon chief orders top-level meeting

Pete Hegseth summons hundreds of generals and admirals to Virginia to meet and receive address on ‘warrior ethos’

The Independent UK

Hegseth’s mystery meeting with top military officials from around the world is expected to be a ‘pep rally,’ report says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to speak about ‘warrior ethos’ and the ‘Department of War’ rebrand

The Guardian - US

Hegseth says Wounded Knee massacre soldiers will keep Medals of Honor

Historical records say the US army killed about 250 Lakota Sioux people in the 1890 massacre in South Dakota

We Got This Covered

Pete Hegseth orders 800 military leaders to Virginia, and no one knows why

It would be easy to think he will be keeping the ones loyal to Trump.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s retribution campaign: who has the president targeted so far besides John Bolton?

The former national security adviser is not the first person the president has retaliated against – he’s gone after James Comey, Letitia James and a host of others

Benzinga

MP Materials Stock Surges: Here's Why

MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) shares are trending on Friday.

The Independent UK

Maine mass shooting survivors refile lawsuit after Pentagon watchdog report cites Army negligence

The survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history have refiled their lawsuit against the U.S. government following a new U.S. Department of Defense watchdog report that faults the U.S. Army for a high rate of failure to report violent threats by service members

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