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Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partnerUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace betwee...
Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, EuropeUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to i...
Pentagon chief Hegseth says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no dealAmerica is prepared to resume military action against Iran if negotiations fail. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that US forces are c...
'India a critical anchor to hold the line': Hegseth lauds New Delhi's role in Indo-Pacific SecurityUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlighted India as a key pillar of regional stability at the Shangri-La Dialogue, noting its military mo...
US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, analysis findsA new CSIS report has warned that the United States could take up to three years to replenish key missile stockpiles depleted during the Ir...
'World's most advanced fighter jet, most-expensive drone': US lost 42 aircraft worth $29 billion in Iran war in less than 2 monthsUnited States and Israel initiated Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28, 2026. The conflict involved extensive air, missile, and...
US pauses joint defence effort with Canada that dates to WWIIThe Pentagon has put the brakes on America's involvement in a historic defense panel with Canada that traces back to World War II. Official...
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to PolandThe Pentagon has canceled plans to temporarily deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, a decision that raises questions about President T...
Cost of America’s ‘Golden Dome’ dream jumps from $185 billion to $1.2 trillion with 7,800 satellites that might not work when neededA new CBO analysis estimates President Trump's "Golden Dome for America" missile defense initiative could cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years,...
Pentagon is lying: Iran FM Araghchi says America paying $100 bn war billUS-Iran war: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi accused the Pentagon of lying about defense spending amid the US-Iran conflict. H...
'You’re a war criminal': Protester disrupts Pete Hegseth at US Senate hearingA U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth faced disruption during a Senate hearing. A protester shouted accusations, calling him a war criminal. Se...
Trump’s Golden Dome plan under pressure as funding gaps and Congress pushback cloud missile defence projectPresident Donald Trump's ambitious Golden Dome missile defence system faces significant hurdles. Concerns are mounting over its massive cos...
Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM Sanchez says after reported US ouster threatSpain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez affirmed his nation's reliability within NATO. This comes after reports suggested the United States co...
Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impactAustralia is boosting its defense budget. Defense Minister Richard Marles announced an additional 53 billion Australian dollars over the ne...
Ashton Carter likely next US Defence Secretary: ReportFormer US Deputy Secretary of Defence, Ashton Carter is President Barack Obama's pick to be the next Defence Secretary, multiple media repo...
China protests Pentagon report on military budgetThe Pentagon report attributes the defence budget increase partly to the increasing international responsibilities China is facing.