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Pete Hegseth announces Pentagon review of US military deployments in Europe
June 18, 2026 8:09 pm
US Europe troop review signals a major shift in NATO defence planning as Washington pushes allies to strengthen military capabilities and reduce dependence.
‘US aims to protect its ships’: Pete Hegseth warns Iran of ‘overwhelming firepower’
May 05, 2026 6:33 pm
US-Iran tensions remain high as Pete Hegseth says America will protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz while insisting Washington is not seeking a wider conflict.
Lobster, Ribeye, and $60,000 recliners: Inside the Pentagon’s $93 billion spending spree before attacks on Iran and Venezuela
March 12, 2026 12:25 am
A government watchdog report reveals the Pentagon spent over $93 billion in September 2025, including millions on lobster, steak, furniture and technology.
Democrats call for release of classified video of deadly strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean
December 08, 2025 10:09 am
At least 11 people were killed in the strike carried out by US military on September 2, including the two men who were allegedly killed after a second strike was ordered.
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'
December 07, 2025 11:41 am
Hegseth dismissed criticism of the strikes, which have killed more than 80 people and now face intense scrutiny over concerns that they violated international law.
Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal to share airstrike details posed risk to US personnel: Pentagon watchdog
December 04, 2025 1:24 am
The report states that Hegseth should not have used Signal and that senior Defense Department officials need better training on protocols.
For Trump, Hegseth’s take-no-prisoners approach is a growing liability
December 02, 2025 7:41 am
As investigations mount into the legality of strikes that have killed scores of people in the waters off Venezuela, his take-no-prisoners, leave-no-survivors approach has led even Republican supporters to demand answers.
US kills two men in another strike on suspected drug vessel, Hegseth says
November 05, 2025 6:52 am
Hegseth's post included an 18-second video clip of a boat in water that gets struck and explodes.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane makes 'unscheduled landing' in UK after reporting cracked windshield
October 16, 2025 9:27 am
Hegseth was heading back to the US from Belgium after attending NATO’s Defence Minister’s meeting when his Boeing C-32 made the emergency stop, off the south west coast of Ireland.
China accuses US' Defence Secretary Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks at security forum
June 01, 2025 8:30 am
China has objected to Hegseth calling it a threat in the Indo-Pacific, the ministry added, describing his comments at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday as "deplorable".
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US Defence Secy meets Rajnath, says India 'central pillar' in US approach in Indo-Pacific
March 20, 2021 6:17 pm
Austin arrived here on Friday on a three-day visit as part of his three-nation first overseas tour that signalled the Biden administration's strong commitment to its relations with its close allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
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