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Hegseth Strengthens Singapore Defense Ties At Summit
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Singapore leaders to bolster military ties amid Indo-Pacific tensions.
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Hegseth warns of China threat as Beijing’s top brass skip Singapore summit
Singapore – Of the many military officials darting across the lobby of Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotel this weekend, there has ...
Hegseth reassures allies that US will support them against Chinese aggression
Pete Hegseth reaffirmed in a speech in Singapore that the U.S. does not seek conflict with China, but to deter China the U.S.
China says Hegseth is touting a Cold War mentality in calling the country a threat
China has denounced U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for calling the Asian country a threat, accusing him of touting a ...
Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine in a first for the US
America’s Pentagon chief will not be in attendance when more than 50 other defense leaders meet this week to coordinate ...
Pete Hegseth warns of ‘devastating consequences’ if China tries to conquer Taiwan — how to protect yourself
Hegseth focused his warning on Beijing’s stance toward Taiwan, making the stakes clear for the broader region. “To be clear: ...
Hegseth says US will stand by Indo-Pacific allies against ‘imminent’ threat of China
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington will bolster its defenses overseas to counter what the Pentagon sees as ...
Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China
At an international forum in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies ...
In Asia, Hegseth warns of China ‘threat,’ but few want to pick sides
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he came to Asia’s preeminent security forum to talk “tanks, not tariffs.” But for other ...
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Hegseth warns of China threat as Beijing’s top brass skip Singapore summit
“It has to be clear to all that Beijing is credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific,” Hegseth told delegates in Singapor ...
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‘Imminent’ threat? Hegseth escalates tone on China in key Asia speech
The assessment is a major departure for the U.S. government, and it came with a nudge that nations must choose between ...
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'It Doesn't Make Sense': Pete Hegseth Lashes Out At Asian Allies, Demands They Spend More On Defense During Singapore Summit
Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demands Asian allies spend more on defense. 'It ...