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Europe
Hegseth Reportedly Planned More Radical US Troop Reductions in Europe
Hegseth’s plan for deeper, more radical US troop cuts in Europe is said to have been shelved following intervention from senior US officials.
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Ukraine
NATO Ground Commander in Europe, Key Figure in Ukraine Support, to Step Down Early Amid Pentagon Shake-Up
His departure follows a wave of leadership changes that has seen nearly two dozen top military leaders retire, be removed, or leave early.
June 24, 2026
Europe
Hegseth Tells NATO US Will Review Force Presence in Europe
The US is piling on the pressure ahead of a NATO summit next month as it seeks to make sure that allies make good on a pledge made last year to massively ramp up defence spending.
June 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
US Drone Warfare Shifts Focus to Rapid Scaling and Adaptive Tech Inspired by Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that global drone superiority relies on the ability to scale and adapt quickly week by week, a lesson the Pentagon is actively adopting from Ukraine.
May 31, 2026
War in Ukraine
Pentagon Promises US Will ‘Find a Way’ to Sustain Help for Ukraine’s Defense
US Defense Secretary clarified that while the US is pushing Europe to take on more financial responsibility, Washington remains fully committed to ensuring Ukraine retains its defensive capabilities.
May 30, 2026
US
Republicans, Democrats Unite to Pressure Pentagon Over Ukraine Aid
A bipartisan group of US senators demands that Pete Hegseth release $600 million in delayed security assistance for Ukraine.
May 23, 2026
Ukraine
Hegseth Grilled Over Zeroing Out Ukraine Aid in 2027 Budget
Lawmakers from both parties pressed Hegseth over delayed funds and compared the situation to the 1930s and Nazi Germany’s expansion, warning that dictators rarely stop when appeased.
May 2, 2026
Ukraine
NATO Rift, POW Swap, and 20,000 Teddy Bears – Ukraine Latest, April 23
Air-launched interceptor drones, upcoming Chornobyl anniversary, divisions in NATO – updates from Ukraine and beyond
April 24, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Blue Takes More Ground Than Red, Naval Naughtiness, Robot Stolen Valor
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
March 9, 2026
Iran
Trump Lays Out ‘Clear’ Aims for Iran Strikes as Pentagon Insists Campaign ‘Not Endless’
Trump sets sweeping objectives for Operation Epic Fury as Hegseth and Rubio insist the campaign won’t be “endless.” Questions still linger over what success in Tehran means.
March 3, 2026
US
Pete Hegseth Mocks Russian Air Defenses After US Venezuela Incursion
“And then we saw, three nights ago... as nearly 200 of our greatest Americans went downtown in Caracas – seems those Russian air defenses didn’t quite work so well, did they?” Hegseth said.
Jan. 6, 2026
US
Trump Vows Land Strikes on Venezuela ‘Soon’; Oddly Cites Fentanyl Deaths
In his televised cabinet meeting, US President attributes illegal strikes on Venezuelan boats in Caribbean to fentanyl trade, despite lack of evidence; says hitting targets on land is “a lot easier”.
Dec. 3, 2025
US
Pentagon Chief Pledges Major Military Overhaul, Criticizes ‘Ideological Garbage’
Speaking to generals called in from bases worldwide, he said the department would remove identity-focused programs, diversity offices, and other initiatives he called divisive or distracting.
Updated: Sept. 30, 2025
US
‘They’ve No Idea What It Means’: Hegseth Orders Hundreds of Generals to Secret Virginia Meeting
The US military has around 800 generals and admirals, with each commander expected to travel with advisers and aides, the gathering could run into the thousands.
Sept. 26, 2025
US
‘Race Against Obsolescence’ – Pentagon Grapples with Drone Vulnerability Exposed in Ukraine
As lawmakers debate funding for drone programs, a new congressional report says the US must adopt superior, adaptable technology to maintain its edge, learning from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Aug. 21, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Predicts Zelensky-Putin Meeting ‘in Months’ as US Boosts European Security
The US president departed for Scotland amid major US loan guarantees to Poland, reassurances to Baltic Allies, and vague suggestions of a Russo-Ukrainian peace timeline beyond his 50-day ultimatum.
July 25, 2025