Pete Hegseth Archives - Manila Standard

US forces still in ‘defensive posture’ in Mideast—White House

June 17, 2025, 11:12 AM

Washington, United States—The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a "defensive" posture in the Middle East, despite a military buildup over...

US deploying ‘additional capabilities’ to Mideast—Hegseth

June 17, 2025, 6:58 AM

Washington, United States—The United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its "defensive posture," Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth said Monday,...

US pressures NATO to seal defense deal

June 5, 2025, 8:50 PM

BRUSSELS—US defence chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday pushed NATO to agree a deal on increasing military spending that could satisfy President Donald Trump at...

Philippines, US reaffirm strong defense ties at Shangri-La Dialogue

June 1, 2025, 2:35 PM

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met with top U.S. officials on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, reinforcing the strong alliance between...

China needs to overcome ‘deficit of trust’—Teodoro

June 1, 2025, 9:48 AM

China must address its "deficit of trust and credibility" to repair its strained defense relations with the Philippines, though a significant breakthrough in the...

Pentagon: China to use military force in Asia

June 1, 2025, 12:40 AM

Beijing Navy, Coast Guard patrol Scarborough US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was “credibly preparing” to use military force to upend...