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

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth’s speech at Asian security forum to serve as important gauge of whether summit has stabilised US-China relations.

Il segretario alla Difesa degli Stati Uniti, Pete Hegseth, si è allenato insieme ai militari a bordo della USS Boxer a Singapore, in vista degli incontri diplomatici con leader e…

Chinese defence minister’s absence from Shangri-La Dialogue means no meeting there with Hegseth.

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

L’atteso discorso allo Shangri-La Dialogue del segretario alla Guerra

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…

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 was speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from around 45 countries. | World News

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 is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defense summit, which began on Friday with top Chinese officials notably absent despite weighty questions…

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.

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…

Taiwan arms sales 'decoupled' from Iran war, decision up to Trump: Pentagon chief

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.