Pete Hegseth
U. S. spending on the war with Iran has reached $47.1 billion, with more than 60% going toward munitions. The Pentagon is requesting up to another $70 billion.
The FORTRESS program is intended to provide U. S. bases with energy, fuel, water, and ammunition. Civilian factories will be able to switch to military production.
The US and Israel have developed plans for a short operation against Iran’s nuclear and military facilities after the elections. Tehran promises to broaden its response.
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that support for Ukraine under the Biden administration had depleted American weapons stocks. He did not provide specific data on the scale of the reduction.
According to WP, Pete Hegseth has not taken steps to approve the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine. The United States says intelligence sharing is continuing.
Donald Trump approved the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad for the 2009 attack at Fort Hood. This could become the first U.S. military execution since 1961.
The Pentagon is reviewing the U. S. military presence in Europe. Some forces may be moved to the Western Hemisphere to combat drug cartels.
Trump's advisers held a closed-door meeting on Iran and the Houthis in Yemen. The president is considering new strikes and demanding a deal from Tehran.
Poland has proposed establishing a U. S.-licensed Patriot missile plant. The country is also preparing legislation to accelerate the construction of a U.S. base.
Germany wants to produce American PAC-3 and Tomahawk missiles in Europe under license. The US and Germany will discuss the agreement and defense cooperation.
NBC News reported on Pete Hegseth's possible presidential ambitions. The secretary called the reports false and denied plans to run.
The United States will allegedly gain majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s reserves. The details of the deal have not yet been disclosed.
The United States and Colombia may conduct joint military operations against armed groups, including the ELN and remnants of the FARC. Washington plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia’s new government.
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.