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Hegseth warns of penalties for allies that don’t boost arms spending

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Hegseth Reiterates US Unease With NATO Allies In Shangri-La Summit

The defense secretary's comments are seen as yet another prod from the Trump administration to reluctant NATO partners, who are not keen to ramp up military spending.

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UK special relationship with US ‘meaningless’ unless it boosts defence, Hegseth warns

‘Model allies’ who comply with US demands on defence spending will benefit from arms sales and access to intelligence, secretary of war says

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Trump's White House UFC Event Will Only Feature Troops Who 'Look Good on Camera', Officials Confirm

The Pentagon is screening troops by waistline for Trump's UFC event, requiring them to meet fitness standards and fund their own travel, sparking criticism from veterans' groups.

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Hegseth meets with Pacific allies at Asia defence forum

US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth has held a trilateral meeting with Japan and Australia, and two bilateral meetings with the Philippines and New Zealand.

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Aukus nations to produce cutting-edge underwater drone kit

Defence Secretary John Healey announced the project alongside his US counterpart Pete Hegseth and Australian deputy prime minister Richard Marles.

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New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

A new AUKUS project to ‌develop ‌unmanned ⁠undersea vehicles has been announced by the US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth.

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US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partner

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace between India and Pakistan. Hegseth also emphasized India's crucial role as a partner in Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy. He noted India's growing military and industrial capabilities.

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Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China buildup

SINGAPORE - US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on ‌Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful alarm” over its rapid military buildup.

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Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, Europe

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to increase their military budgets sufficiently will experience a significant change in how the US conducts its partnerships. Hegseth highlighted that many allies are still catching up on defense commitments.

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Iran-US war latest: US forces fire at ship running Hormuz blockade while Israel intensifies war in Lebanon

Senior Iranian official accuses Donald Trump of 'betraying diplomacy for the third time'

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US-Iran peace deal remains elusive

WASHINGTON - The United States warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.

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Iran says Trump 'betraying diplomacy' with blockade, excessive demands

An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader ‌Mojtaba Khamenei ‌on Saturday said that US President Donald Trump was "betraying ‌diplomacy for the third ‌time" by continuing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and making what he described as excessive demands in negotiations to end the conflict. Read about the…

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Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat

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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says a stronger, more self-reliant network ‌of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of power.

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Pentagon chief Hegseth says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

America is prepared to resume military action against Iran if negotiations fail. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that US forces are capable and well-supplied for such a scenario. This comes as talks continue to bridge significant gaps. President Donald Trump seeks a deal to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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