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US: Pentagon to probe Pete Hegseth's use of Signal app for Yemen military actions
Washington DC, April 4: The Acting Inspector General (IG) of the US Department of Defence (Pentagon) will investigate Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's use of Signal in a group chat with other national security officials to discuss military actions against the Houthis in Yemen last month, according to a letter from the IG's office on Thursday, CNN reported.
US to strengthen military ties with Philippines to counter China's aggression in Indo-Pacific
Manila, March 29: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during his visit to Manila, said that the United States will strengthen its military partnership with the Philippines to "reinforce deterrence" against "China's aggression" in the Indo-Pacific region, as reported by CNN News.
US boosts Indo-Pacific presence amid rising tensions with China
Manila, March 28: The US military is "posturing forward" in the Indo-Pacific area, including the Philippines, to reinforce deterrence amid rising regional tensions due to Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea (SCS), stated the Pentagon chief on Wednesday, as reported by Inquirer.net.
Leaked Signal chats reveal Trump officials sharing Yemen strike plans, admin downplays security breach
Washington, DC, March 27: A leaked Signal chat has revealed that senior Trump administration officials, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, shared details about an upcoming military strike on Yemen, The Atlantic reported.
US Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene tells British reporter to 'Go Back' amid question on Yemen attack plans leak
Washington, DC, March 27: US Republican House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene lashed out at a British journalist during a press conference on Wednesday, telling her to "go back" to the UK after being questioned about the so-called Signalgate controversy, Politico reported.
There was no classified information: Gabbard on Yemen strikes messaging leaks
Washington, DC, March 26: Several of President Donald Trump's senior national security officials, with backing from a key Senate Republican, placed responsibility on Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth for transmitting potentially classified information in a group chat discussing US military strikes in Yemen, which included a journalist as a participant, CNN reported.
US Defence Secy Hegseth embarks on first Indo-Pacific tour
Washington DC, March 24: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth departed on Sunday (local time) for his first Indo-Pacific in his current role, with stops in Hawaii, Guam, Philippines, and Japan.
Trump announces Pentagon's decision to move forward with Sixth-Generation Fighter jet F-47
Washington DC, March 22: US President Donald Trump announced the Pentagon's decision to proceed with the development of a next-generation fighter jet, designated the F-47, during joint remarks with Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth from the Oval Office on Friday (local time), CNN reported.
Ensuring US Military has greatest fighting force world has ever known: Defence Secy hosts Elon Musk at Pentagon
Washington DC, March 22: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted entrepreneur and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Head Elon Musk at the Pentagon, where they discussed innovation, efficiency, and smarter production within the Defense Department.
Pulling back Musk's overreach, Trump acknowledges he could have conflicts
New York, March 22: In a sign of US President Donald Trump pulling back Elon Musk's overreach, the President has acknowledged his possible conflict of interest after his reported briefing on US war plans for China was scrapped.
Trump unveils F 47, America's sixth-generation fighter jets
Washington, March 21: President Donald Trump on Friday announced plans for the US military to induct a sixth generation of fighter jets called F 47s, a toned-down version of it will be available to allies. The aircraft is being built by Boeing.
Trump administration planning military buffer zones to hold illegal migrants at southern border: Report
Washington DC, March 20: The Donald Trump administration is planning to take control of the buffer zone along the southern border in New Mexico and to empower US troops to hold migrants illegally entering the country, The Washington Post reported quoting officials familiar with the matter.
US Press Secy Leavitt says President Trump 'tough' on China as US imposes tariff hikes
Washington, March 6: The White House has said that US President Donald Trump has been "very tough" on China when it came towards the imposition of tariffs on the country.
President has been very tough on China: US Press Secy Leavitt says on tariffs
Washington DC, March 6: The White House said that US President Donald Trump has been very tough on China when it came towards the imposition of tariffs on the country.
Israel's Defense Minister Katz thanks US counterpart for 'Accelerating Shipments of Weapons'
Tel Aviv, March 4: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz spoke with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, whom he thanked, for President Trump's support for accelerating shipments of weapons and security equipment to Israel, and for his commitment to the "strong alliance between the countries."
Trump replaces Biden's pick for US General with Razin
Washington DC, February 23: In an unexpected move, US President Donald Trump dismissed the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Q. Brown, and appointed retired Air Force Lieutenant General John Dan "Razin" Caine as his replacement, CNN reported.
Trump administration fires top US General, Navy Chief in unprecedented Pentagon shakeup
Washington DC, February 22: In a major upheaval of the US military, the Donald Trump administration on Friday (local time) fired the top US general, a development which was followed by his defence secretary Pete Hegseth firing the Chief of the US Navy and the vice chief of the Air Force, CNN reported.
Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington, Feb 22: President Donald Trump announced late Friday that US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown was stepping down, and he would nominate Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as a replacement.
Pentagon ordered to plan for 8 per cent annual defence budget cuts over next 5 years
Washington DC, February 20: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has instructed top Pentagon and US military officials to prepare plans to reduce the defence budget by 8 per cent annually over the next five years, according to a memo obtained by The Washington Post.
Rajnath Singh, US counterpart Hegseth agree on enhanced defence cooperation to deter aggression in Indo-Pacific
Washington DC, February 7: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held an introductory call on Thursday to reaffirm their commitment to the US-India Major Defence Partnership.
Four killed as US military plane crashes in Philippines
Manila (Philippines), Feb 7: A small plane contracted by the US Defence Department crashed in the southern Philippines on Thursday, killing all four people on board, including one US service member, the US Indo-Pacific Command said.
Rajnath Singh holds talks with new US Secretary of Defense, agrees to boost ties
New Delhi, February 6: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Pete Hegseth in their first telephonic conversation after his confirmation as the US Secretary of Defence, according to Ministry of Defence.
Rajnath Singh and Hegseth explore ways to deepen defence ties ahead of PM Modi's US visit
New Delhi/Washington, Feb 6: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth over phone, congratulating him on his confirmation and discussing ways to deepen further the India-US bilateral defence partnership.
Washington air traffic control tower reportedly understaffed when aircraft collision happened
Washington, Jan 31: An internal report by the Federal Aviation Administration suggested that the controller on duty when the deadly aircraft collision happened in Washington, D.C. was doing a job usually handled by two people, US media reported.
US figure skating team members among victims of Washington plane crash
Washington, Jan 30: Several members of the US figure skating team were on board the ill-fated flight from Wictha to Washington, which crashed over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night, according to an athlete.
Should've been prevented: US President Trump on Washington plane crash
Washington, Jan 30: As the death toll from the deadly plane crash in Washington continues to rise, US President Donald Trump said that the accident "should have been prevented" and questioned why the authorities failed to inform the helicopter to divert its route.
18 bodies pulled out from Potomac River after Washington plane crash
Washington, Jan 30: A mid-air collision over the Potomac River near Washington's Reagan National Airport has claimed at least 18 lives, as rescue teams continue to search for survivors, according to local media reports.
Two big ones: Thune hails Hegseth and Noem's confirmations for border security, immigration reform
Washington, DC, January 26: US Senate Majority Leader John Thune highlighted the critical importance of confirming Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defence and Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, citing their vital roles in national and border security, particularly in addressing immigration concerns, CNN reported.
Pete Hegseth takes over as US Defense Secretary
Washington, Jan 25: Pete Hegseth on Saturday took the oath of office as secretary of defense saying his mission will be to rebuild the US military and establish deterrence.
US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Defence Secretary after narrow vote
Washington, DC, January 25: The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defence, following a 51-50 vote, CNN reported.
Not going to let friendly, unfriendly nations push us around: Trump
Washington, Jan 21: US President Donald Trump attended the Commander-in-Chief inaugural ball, the first of three events scheduled after his swearing-in ceremony, where he expressed gratitude to service members and highlighted plans for military strength and national security.
Will collaborate with US State & Commerce Depts to reassess India-US ties: Pete Hegseth
Washington DC, January 15: Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defence, said that upon confirmation, he would collaborate with the US State and Commerce Departments to reassess the India-US partnership and advise President Donald Trump accordingly.
South Korea says North Korea can never be recognised as nuclear power after Trump nominee refers to Pyongyang as one
Seoul, Jan 15: North Korea cannot be recognised as a nuclear-armed state under the international nonproliferation treaty, and its denuclearisation is a principle shared by all parties involved, including South Korea and the US, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
Hegseth will focus on deterring Chinese aggression
Washington, Jan 14: Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defence, on Tuesday, told Senators at his confirmation hearing that it will be a priority for him to "work with our partners and allies to deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific from the Communist Chinese".