Earlier, Hegseth had told U.S. lawmakers that China was undergoing "an unprecedented military buildup" that could threaten ...

Hegseth focused his warning on Beijing’s stance toward Taiwan, making the stakes clear for the broader region. “To be clear: any attempt by Communist China to conquer Taiwan by force would result in ...

A senior Chinese official accused the United States defense chief on Thursday of “inciting confrontation and conflict” after ...

Pete Hegseth refused to send aid to Ukraine, halting a shipment of munitions despite reports indicating the delivery would ...

BEIJING: A senior Chinese official accused the United States defence chief on Thursday of "inciting confrontation and ...

The island plans to start introducing sea drones to its naval forces this year as part of preparations for what it sees as a ...

Even as the crisis in the Middle East demands America’s urgent attention, Washington cannot afford an escalating crisis in ...

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs moved quickly after the strikes, raising its travel alert for Iran to the highest level ...

A staunch advocate for veterans mocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Iran briefing, saying the Trump administration ...

Civil defense groups and influencers quickly took the chance to raise awareness of go-bag use and war preparedness. An online ...

Leon Panetta accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of being paranoid following his combative press briefing on the Iran ...

The U.S. defense secretary was in the difficult position of praising American military might while acknowledging people’s ...