The defense secretary annoyed Donald Trump with a favor for Elon Musk. Hegseth’s problems only grew from there.

At least three people have turned down potential roles working for the defense secretary and former Fox News host. Supporters ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls for the formation of a task force to bolster and coordinate recruitment by the military ...

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has warned of China posing an "imminent" threat to Taiwan, while urging Asian countries ...

He went on to articulate a vision of the US as an “Indo-Pacific nation” committed to reestablishing deterrence against China.

YUEN FOONG KHONG is Li Ka Shing Professor of Political Science and Co-Director of the Centre on Asia and Globalization at the ...

By Damien Cave and David Pierson Reporting from Singapore Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Asia’s security leaders on Saturday that as Europe takes on more of its own defense, the United ...

The U.S. defense secretary went to Singapore to reinforce alliances, and admonish allies about security spending.

At an international forum in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies on deterring China, and coaxed China's neighbors and U.S. allies to help.

General Michael Erik Kurilla is handling the US’ plans for the crisis in West Asia. The four-star general, nicknamed ‘Gorilla’, for his physique, has been overriding decisions from his seniors at the ...

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was “credibly preparing” to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was “here to stay” in the ...