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Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action “as he sees fit” to defend the nation.

2025-12-07

Hegseth says Pentagon will support 'model ally' South Korea's drive for nuclear-powered submarines

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth underscored Tuesday in Seoul that the Pentagon will work with relevant agencies to support U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to help South Korea build nuclear-powered submarines.

2025-11-04

South Korean, U.S. defense chiefs visit JSA in symbolic show of allied solidarity

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paid a joint visit to the Joint Security Area (JSA) within the heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ) on Monday.

2025-11-03

Defense chiefs of South Korea, U.S. set to visit DMZ for 1st time in 8 years

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were set to visit the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas on Monday, officials said, a day ahead of their annual security talks.

2025-11-03

Hegseth stresses U.S. commitment to cementing 'mutually beneficial' partnership for Indo-Pacific security

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the United States' commitment to deepening a "mutually beneficial" partnership with Vietnam during his talks with top Vietnamese officials in Hanoi on Sunday.

2025-11-03

Hegseth unleashes diatribe over China's activities in South China Sea, calls for concerted efforts

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday lashed out at China for its military activities in the South China Sea, calling for collective efforts to counter them, such as crafting a shared maritime domain awareness platform.

2025-11-02

Hegseth says resuming nuke testing will make nuclear conflict 'less likely'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday defended President Donald Trump's surprise directive to restart nuclear weapons testing, saying a resumption would make nuclear conflict "less likely."

2025-10-31

U.S., India defense chiefs sign 10-year partnership framework

The defense chiefs of the United States and India signed a 10-year road map for bilateral defense cooperation to deepen joint deterrence efforts in the Indo-Pacific amid China's growing assertiveness.

2025-10-31

Hegseth allegedly bristles at meeting bearded USFK soldiers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is allegedly deploying a razor-sharp standard during his visit to Korea this week, with the man himself apparently refusing to meet any “beardos” at Osan Air Base.

2025-10-28

Defense chiefs of Korea, U.S. to hold annual security talks

The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States will hold their annual security talks in Seoul early next month to discuss a range of alliance issues, such as their policy coordination on North Korea, Seoul's Defense Ministry said Monday.

2025-10-27