U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a blunt message to America's allies, declaring that the era of 'freeloading' on U.S. military power is over. Speaking at a major international security forum, Hegseth urged partners across the Indo-Pacific and beyond to take greater responsibility for their own defense and increase military spending. Show more Show less
'Free ride is over': Pentagon chief challenges allies, defends Trump’s new global security strategy
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a blunt message to America's allies, declaring that the era of 'freeloading' on U.S. military power is over. Speaking at a major international security forum, Hegseth urged partners across the Indo-Pacific and beyond to take greater responsibility for their own defense and increase military spending.
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