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.

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

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has arrived in Singapore for a weekend of meetings at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Asia’s top defense summit, it draws leaders, diplomats and…

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defence summit opening Friday, but China's top officials aren't expected despite weighty questions like…

SINGAPORE, May 29 — Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia’s premier defence summit opening today, but China’s top officials aren’t expected despite...

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

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak on Saturday at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

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

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.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region regarding China's growing military…

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the “era of US subsidising wealthy nations is over”.

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.

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

Speaking in Singapore, the US Defence Secretary warned that China's military expansion risks upsetting the balance of power in the Pacific.