War Secretary Pete Hegseth previously joined President Donald Trump on an official state visit to Beijing this month.

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…

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…

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

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…

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.

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…

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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”.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defense forum on May 30, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying the United…