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March 28, 2025
Hegseth Says U.S., Philippines Agree on Plan to Reestablish Deterrence in Indo-Pacific

During a joint press conference in Manila, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. and the Philippines have come together to work toward reestablishing military deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.
March 19, 2025
Hegseth says Air, Space forces key to deterring, engaging in future conflicts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit.
Feb. 14, 2025
Hegseth Lauds U.S.-Poland Alliance, Reemphasizes Call for NATO Countries to Increase Defense Spending

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the U.S. alliance with Poland during a joint press conference with that country's defense minister in Warsaw.
Feb. 13, 2025
Hegseth Tells NATO Hard Power Provides Deterrence, Defense

Following a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that America's allies must do more to defend Europe.
Feb. 12, 2025
Hegseth Calls on NATO Allies to Lead Europe's Security, Rules Out Support for Ukraine Membership

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while delivering remarks at the 26th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels, called on NATO allied countries to increase their defense spending and take the lead in providing for Ukraine and Europe's security.
Feb. 11, 2025
Defense Secretary Discusses Force Posturing in Africa, Europe

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke about DOD's force posturing priorities on the European and African continents while meeting with members of the media during a visit to U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany.
Feb. 7, 2025
Shared Challenges, AUKUS Partnership Top Topics as U.S., Australian Defense Leaders Meet for First Time

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles discussed shared defense roles, security priorities, and the challenges and opportunities both nations see in the Indo-Pacific during a meeting.
Feb. 5, 2025
U.S., DOD's Commitment to Israel Includes Munitions Previously Withheld

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the relationship between the U.S. and Israel is longstanding, and he expects it to continue and grow as the U.S. steps up its commitment to the country, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon.