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Hegseth says NATO ‘near consensus’ on 5% defense spending
Since his first administration, President Donald Trump has stressed the need for U.S. allies to take on more of the burden to ...
NATO is set to approve new military purchases as part of a major defense spending hike
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO defense ministers are set Thursday to approve purchasing targets for stocking up on weapons and military ...
Like it or not, NATO's hitting a 5% defense spending target, U.S. says
A 5% defense spending target for NATO members is looking increasingly likely as the alliance prepares for its big bang summit ...
Hegseth faces Congress for first time since Signal leaks and Marine deployment to Los Angeles
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to field sharp questions from members of Congress about his tumultuous start as Pentagon chief in a series of hearings beginning Tuesday ...
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Hegseth stresses deterrence through hard power at meeting of NATO defense chiefs
Increased military spending in Europe must be directed toward hard-power capabilities to give NATO credibility that goes ...
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Pete Hegseth pushes "Trump bump" in defense spending for NATO countries
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined NATO defense ministers in Brussels Thursday as President Trump pushes fellow allies to ...
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Evening Brief: Hegseth Pressures NATO on Defense Spending Ahead of Summit, Eyes Trump’s 5% Demand
SOFREP’s Evening Brief is here, bringing you the latest updates on defense and global affairs to wrap up your Thursday, June ...
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Evening Brief: Hegseth Pushes NATO for More Spending, Poland Postpones Black Hawk Acquisition, Transgender Troops Face Choice
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is turning up the heat on NATO allies, pushing hard for them to commit to a bold new ...
Hegseth Warns Allies About China, Presses Defense Spending
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pressed US partners in Asia to boost defense spending toward 5% of gross domestic product, ...
Pete Hegseth confident NATO will commit to Trump's defence spending target
The volatile US leader has demanded that alliance members agree to boost defence budgets to five percent of their GDP at the ...
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Hegseth hosts Polish counterpart with praise for NATO ally’s high defense spending
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for closer U.S. ties with Poland, praising its military investment and leadership ...