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Pete Hegseth's 'freeloading' snipe: Should NZ be worried?
Analysis- "Freeloading" was the term Pete Hegseth applied to a country that had just put another couple of billion dollars from Budget 2026 towards the goal of doubling spending on defence.
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benzinga.com
Pete Hegseth Issues Stark Warning To China: '...Will Face A Clear Shift In How We Do Business'
Pete Hegseth urged allies to spend more on defense while warning China over its growing regional influence.
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stuff.co.nz
Pete Hegseth says New Zealand is ‘freeloading’ off US despite $1.5b Budget boost
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says New Zealand is not spending enough on defence, shortly after stating that the days of the "US subsidising wealthy nations is over".
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jpost.com
Pete Hegseth concerned over China buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending | The Jerusalem Post
Trump, who met with China's President Xi Jinping earlier this month, has pointedly said European and NATO partners should reduce reliance on Washington.
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nzherald.co.nz
'No more freeloading': Pete Hegseth slams NZ's defence spending
Defence Minister Chris Penk was in the audience as Hegseth made the critical comments.
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theage.com.au
Hegseth praises Australia for ‘stepping up’ as he shifts tone on China
While the US defence secretary struck a more conciliatory tone on China, Defence Minister Richard Marles said the seabed was “becoming a battlefield”.
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english.alarabiya.net
Hegseth sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defense spend
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
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, Europe
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…
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afr.com
‘No freeloading’: Hegseth praises Australia for ‘stepping up’
Giving a speech in Singapore, the US Defence Secretary chided allies for relying on America for defence and protection, saying the free ride was over.
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nbcnews.com
Pete Hegseth tells Asian allies to boost defence spend to counter China buildup
Hegseth said a stronger, more self-reliant network of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of power, noting “rightful alarm” about China’s military…
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npr.org
Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China
The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up. But he also struck a more moderate tone on U.S.-China relations – and notably sidestepped…
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scmp.com
New Zealand tells US it lacks billions ‘under the couch’ to boost defence
Finance Minister Willis takes a jab at Hegseth, says his demands ‘would be extremely challenging’ for New Zealand.
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'Very much as we would expect': Penk responds to US 'freeloading' jibe
New Zealand plans to lift defence spending to just over 2% within eight years.
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'Free ride is over': Pentagon chief challenges allies, defends Trump’s new global security strategy
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a blunt message to America's allies, declaring that the era of 'freeloading' on U.S. military power is over. Speaking at a major…
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Watch live: Luxon joins Newstalk ZB after US accuses NZ of defence 'freeloading'
The United States' secretary of war Pete Hegseth slammed NZ's military spending.
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defensenews.com
Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending
Hegseth urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power.
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Frigates, nukes, and spending: The defence debate NZ can’t avoid
Chris Penk’s nuclear remarks prompted the PM to reaffirm the nation’s ban.
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rnz.co.nz
Pete Hegseth's 'freeloading' snipe: Should NZ be worried?
Analysis- "Freeloading" was the term Pete Hegseth applied to a country that had just put another couple of billion dollars from Budget 2026 towards the goal of doubling spending…