The defense secretary is trying to promote at least one member of his inner circle who was previously passed over for ...

Pete Hegseth blocks promotions of Black and women military officers in latest anti-DEI push - The move reportedly kept 8 Navy ...

"Military promotions are given to those who have earned them," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell wrote in an X post in response ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly blocked more armed services promotions in a move that notably affected Black and ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said those failing to show commitment to "collective defense" would fall out of favor with the ...

Hegseth's softened rhetoric compared to last year's Shangri-La Dialogue comes amid efforts manage tensions with Beijing.

The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up. But he also struck a more moderate ...

The Pentagon chief, in a rare omission, avoided any mention of Taiwan in a speech to Asian officials.

Hegseth said a stronger, more self-reliant network of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned ...

The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in ...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said “true friendship” is growing between Washington and Pakistan as Islamabad helps to ...