Pete Hegseth
Lieutenant General Charles Costanza was dismissed from his position as commander of the U. S. Army’s V Corps in Europe. The reason is said not to be political motives.
U. S. President Donald Trump demanded an explanation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a meeting in Camp David regarding the acute shortage of ammunition, which threatens to limit military operations against Iran.
The US is relinquishing leadership of the NATO Security Assistance Group in Germany, which coordinates military aid to Ukraine. The transition will take up to a year, but work with Ukraine will not be interrupted.
The Pentagon has initiated a review of the military presence in Europe, which Defense Secretary Hegseth announced at a NATO meeting. The goal is to transfer primary responsibility for conventional defense to Europe.
The administration of U. S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that it will not complete the spending of $400 million authorized for aid to Ukraine until the 2029 fiscal year. Congress criticizes the Pentagon for an extremely slow spending schedule.
According to British intelligence, Putin is preparing a direct confrontation with NATO in the coming months, using Trump's distraction on Iran. Russia is already changing the routes of its shadow fleet and conducting live-fire exercises near Plymouth.
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed to his British counterpart to organize an international summit on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. A final decision on the meeting has not yet been made.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth informed the Senate of $37. 5 billion in spending on the war with Iran. Part of the funds will go to feeding the troops until the end of the fiscal year.
Pete Hegseth will testify before the Senate, defending the Trump administration's request for additional funding. The testimony comes amid growing skepticism over the collapse of the ceasefire and the deaths of three American servicemen.
Pete Hegseth canceled a planned visit to Israel, where he was to meet with Netanyahu. The cancellation came amid US strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on tankers.
The coalition agreement provides for the long-term deployment of US units and defense spending at 5% of GDP. The government will also continue its support for Ukraine.
The Pentagon chief announced a review of the US troop presence in Europe. He also criticized NATO allies for insufficient defense spending.
The Pentagon chief noted the successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the funding of Ukraine's defense by allies through PURL. This approach by Trump should become the basis for achieving peace.
Pete Hegseth announced a transition to NATO 3. 0 to strengthen military capabilities in Europe. The Alliance must return to the tough deterrence of aggression.
The US is taking measures for security in the Strait of Hormuz. Hegseth expects Iran to stop shelling vessels and to exert influence on Hezbollah.
Tehran has likely restored three-quarters of its missile arsenal and received new weapons from the Russian Federation. The country's industrial base has remained resilient despite prolonged US bombing.
Trump to discuss increasing production of Patriot and Tomahawk missiles with manufacturers. The meeting is prompted by strikes on Iran and arms supplies to Ukraine.
Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against acquiring weapons that threaten the Guantanamo base or the U. S. mainland. Trump threatens military intervention to change the regime on the island.
Pete Hegseth declared the return of U. S. influence in the Western Hemisphere. Trump is attempting to achieve regime change in Cuba through a harsh oil blockade of the island nation.
The US may cancel the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Germany due to the risk of escalation with the Russian Federation. Another reason cited was a weapons shortage resulting from the military conflict with Iran.
Tokyo and Manila are deepening military cooperation amid Washington's restrained position. The countries are creating their own security system to deter China.
The US House of Representatives supported the consideration of a bill on aid to Ukraine and sanctions against the Russian Federation. 218 lawmakers voted in favor of the decision.
Washington has officially notified NATO of a reduction in its participation in the Force Model. European allies must strengthen their own defense and aviation component.
The US, UK, and Australia will create underwater drones to protect cables and pipelines. The project will strengthen the allies' military capabilities at sea.
Pete Hegseth demands that NATO increase defense spending and stop being protectorates. He also noted the "alarming" military buildup of China.
The Pentagon chief promised to find a way to transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The US will also allocate $56 billion for drones, studying the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Pentagon chief declared readiness for a deal with Iran on the condition of renouncing nuclear weapons. Trump is in no hurry and demands security guarantees.
The Shangri-La Dialogue on Asian security has commenced in Singapore. Vietnamese President To Lam and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are scheduled to address the forum.
The US will reduce its number of aircraft and fleet within NATO force planning. European countries must urgently fill these military gaps on their own.
Trump and Iran are finalizing an agreement to end the war. The US President will make the final decision by Sunday after meeting with negotiators.