US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to increase their military budgets sufficiently will experience a significant change in how the US conducts its partnerships. Hegseth highlighted that many allies are still catching up on defense commitments.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of…

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