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US military says 2 killed after strikes on drug carrying vessel in east Pa
Updated : 7 hours, 33 min ago IST
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reposted the video of the Southern Command action on the boat, which was allegedly carrying drugs.
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Pete Hegseth warns Iran, says US military "will be prepared" for action
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons as the US boosts its military presence in the Middle East. Citing recent operations and naval deployments, he said Washington is reasserting deterrence, while President Trump urged Tehran to strike a nuclear dea
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"Must ensure America's military AI dominance so no adversary can exploit":
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday launched a sweeping Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceleration Strategy aimed at ensuring America's military dominance in AI, warning that no adversary must be allowed to exploit the technology to threaten US national security or its citizens.
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Secretary of War says US intervention in Venezuela "exact opposite" to Ira
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has defended Washington's military intervention in Venezuela, during which the US captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, asserting that the operation was the "exact opposite" of the 2003 Iraq invasion and would n
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US strike on alleged drug boat kills two in Eastern Pacific
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"On Dec. 29, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes i
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Netanyahu holds talks with US Secy of War ahead of Trump meet
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, he said, "I am currently meeting in Florida with the U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth."
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Nine US lawmakers urge War Department to list Chinese tech firms tied to P
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A group of nine legislators has addressed a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, requesting the inclusion of several Chinese tech companies in a department-maintained list for allegedly supporting the military of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), as reported by The Epoch Times (TET).
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US launches Operation Hawkeye in Syria post killing of 2 soldiers
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the US commenced Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria to eliminate ISIS fighters.
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Op Southern Spear: US strike kills four 'narco-terrorists' in Eastern Paci
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The US military on Wednesday conducted a strike on a vessel transiting the Eastern Pacific that killed four alleged 'narco-terrorists' at the direction of Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth.
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US strikes three boats in Pacific Ocean, kills eight in Operation Southern
Updated : 3 months ago IST
According to a post by US Southern Command, the strikes were conducted on Monday under the direction of US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as part of Operation Southern Spear. The operation was carried out by Joint Task Force Southern Spear in the Eastern Pacific.
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Defence Chiefs of Japan, US discuss concerns over China radar row
Updated : 3 months ago IST
During the call, Hegseth and his Japanese counterpart discussed Japan's efforts to increase its defence spending and strengthen its capabilities, China's military activities, and the importance of realistic training and exercises across Japan, including in the Southwest Islands
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US will not change Taiwan status quo, says Defence Secretary
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday reiterated that the United States has no intention of altering the status quo in Taiwan, stressing that the focus is on defence and deterrence rather than confrontation with China
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