US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that the US will not turn its back on Asian allies, but expects them to take on more defense responsibility, while also praising improved US-China relations.
Hegseth Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny Over Mounting Iran War Costs US Defense Secretary Hegseth faced joint questioning from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress over escalating military spending related to the Iran conflict, according to The Washington Post. Republican fiscal conservatives expressed concerns about deficit expansion, while Democratic lawmakers criticized the administration for not fully assessing costs before launching military operations. Hegseth defended the Pentagon’s spending plans during the hearing, but failed to fully allay lawmakers’ concerns. ...
A US-based think tank report reveals that the United States has lost up to $2.8 billion worth of aerial equipment in the conflict with Iran, highlighting the heavy material cost of the military operation.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces contentious questioning at Senate Armed Services Committee hearing as Iran war costs surpass $25 billion.