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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and e...
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The Philippines has been involved in increasingly tense standoffs with China in the South China Sea over Beijing’s expansive territorial claims.
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US defense chief says stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and ensure freedom of navigation in the disputed South China Sea.
On first Asia trip, US defense chief Hegseth calls for ‘deterrence’ in face of China ‘threats’
Deterrence is necessary in Asia in the face of “threats from the Communist Chinese” US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in Manila on Friday as he opened his first visit to Asia in his role under a cloud of scrutiny for discussing American war plans on Signal.
Hegseth Tells Philippines the Trump Administration Will Ramp up Deterrence Against China Threat
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Trump administration will work with allies to ramp up deterrence against threats across the world, including China’s aggression in the South China Sea
Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Allies on First Official Trip to Asia
At his first stop in the Philippines, the U.S. defense secretary promised to strengthen deterrence against Chinese “threats” in the region. He also plans to visit Japan.
Pete Hegseth Calls for Greater Deterrence, Touting ‘Peace Through Strength,’ Against China
That the Philippines was the Defense Secretary’s first stop in Asia was the strongest assurance yet that the U.S. under Trump will maintain a security presence in the Indo-Pacific.
US defence chief visits Philippines dogged by scandal at home
US defence chief Pete Hegseth will meet his Philippine counterpart in Manila on Friday, part of a tour of Pacific allies that risks being overshadowed by a mounting scandal over
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's 'kafir' tattoo draws criticism. What does it mean?
Photos show that Hegseth has the word "kafir" tattooed in Arabic below his right bicep. The phrase is used in the Quran to refer to someone who has "disbelief" or "a rejection of true belief," according to Islamic Scholar Abdullah Al Andalusi.
Kelly joins Gallego's call for defense secretary's resignation over group chat
Democrats have pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the security lapse after Republicans skewered Hillary Clinton over unsecured emails.
Air Force Secretary appointment is promising for Alabama, and future of space defense
The nation’s space defense could soon call Alabama home. President Donald Trump chose Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as the home of Space Command under his first term. Right now, a new Air Force Secretary is moving through the confirmation process.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem posed in front of El Salvador prisoners wearing $50k watch
Kristi Noem appeared in a video in front of CECOT prisoners in El Salvador wearing a $50k Rolex watch. Human rights groups raised criticized the move.
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US has a record of breaking promises: Chinese Defense Ministry on US defense secretary’s Philippine visit
In response to US defense secretary's scheduled visit to the Philippines to discuss China's activities in the South China Sea, the US support of the Philippine armed forces and the claims made by the Philippine Ambassador to the US,
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Army Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve appointed senior military assistant to Defense secretary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve has been tapped to serve as his senior military assistant.
Japan, US defense chiefs to meet in Tokyo on Sunday
Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen says he is scheduled to meet US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in Tokyo on Sunday.
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