- Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence Reuters
- On first Asia trip, US defense chief Hegseth calls for ‘deterrence’ in face of China ‘threats’ CNN
- Hegseth Brings DOD’s Message to Troops on Guam Department of Defense
- Pete Hegseth, dogged by scandal at home, pledges US support for Manila against China The Guardian
- Hegseth Reiterates ‘Ironclad’ US Pledge to Defend Philippines Bloomberg
Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence – Reuters
