U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday voiced strong support for the Lee Jae Myung administration's push for an early transfer of wartime operational control (Opcon), indicating that he viewed the move as encouraging.

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…

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

SINGAPORE — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday called for finding a "balance" in the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) t...

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

Indo-Pacific countries investments in their defense an example of how burden sharing works, says Hegseth

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…

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday voiced strong support for the Lee Jae Myung administration's push for an early transfer of wartime operational control (Opcon),…

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday morning, just two weeks after a summit betwee...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday called for finding a "balance" in the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea in a way that

Speaking in Singapore, Hegseth said that the region “has profound implications for U.S. security and prosperity.”

Washington pushes ‘true partnership’ as Indo-Pacific allies urged to share defence load

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties with China following President Trump's…

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that Washington must “find the balance” of where American soldiers could be respected for their service in the process of…

Seoul and Washington appear to be moving with different priorities in their approach to the transfer of wartime operational control in South Korea. One side eye

The US defense secretary’s praise of Korea’s efforts to take on more of the security burden shows it’s ready for OPCON

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised Korea at an annual Asian security conference for its “pragmatism and leadership” in pledging to increase defense spending