U.S. military cooperation as a direct security challenge, not only in the South China Sea but also in the Taiwan Strait.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Friday that the U.S. intends to boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during his visit to the Philippines on March 28, 2025. AP MANILA, Philippines — U.S.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the latter’s home country on Friday ...

MANILA (Reuters) -U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington's "ironclad" commitment to a defence treaty with ...

The US defence secretary's visit to the Philippines came as Democrats called on him to resign over a national security ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Manila American Cemetery and took part in a wreath laying ceremony on Friday.

Over 80,000 Marines, soldiers, and sailors from our two countries fought at Iwo Jima. More than 26,000 died here. Today, we ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US military has begun to upgrade its operations in Japan to a new “war-fighting” ...

The U.S. military will use the same standards for testing both men and women for combat roles following a Sunday order from ...

Mr Hegseth, who was visiting the Philippines, blamed the previous Biden administration for insufficient actions that ...