Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue Defense Summit, saying ties between China and the US have stabilized and taking swipes at the growing tensions between the US and other NATO members.

While the US defence chief gave gung-ho speech at last year’s conference, post-summit reset in ties may prompt moderation.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue Defense Summit, saying ties between China and the US have stabilized and taking swipes at the growing tensions…

Pete Hegseth issued a warning to US allies, saying the US needs "partners, not protectorates".

His address comes as global tensions remain elevated, with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe.

His address comes as global tensions remain elevated, with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe.

Hegseth said that China cannot impose its hegemony on U.S. partners and allies in the region.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed alarm about China's military buildup in Asia. He also said the US expects its Asian allies and partners to increase defense spending…

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying the…

From the Indo-Pacific to Iran, Hegseth gives the White House’s take on security relationships.

The Pentagon chief, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore said stronger, more self-reliant allies are key to deterrence.

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…

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a blunt warning to China at Asia's premier defence summit on Saturday, declaring that "no state, including China, can impose its…

Pete Hegseth nutzt den Shangri-La-Dialog in Singapur für Kritik an den Verbündeten. Der Pentagon-Chef rief auch asiatische Länder zu höheren Verteidigungsausgaben auf.

The Pentagon chief, in a rare omission, avoided any mention of Taiwan in a speech to Asian officials.

The US Secretary of War addressed Asia's most important defence summit, but did not mention Taiwan as questions remain over a stalled weapons package.

Pete Hegseth urged allies to spend more on defense while warning China over its growing regional influence.

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…

Trump, who met with China's President Xi Jinping earlier this month, has pointedly said European and NATO partners should reduce reliance on Washington.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed alarm about China's military buildup in Asia.

While the US defence secretary struck a more conciliatory tone on China, Defence Minister Richard Marles said the seabed was “becoming a battlefield”.