US Defence Chief Touts ‘Flexible Realism’ with China Ahead of Strategy Document

Hegseth Outlines New National Defense Strategy During Speech at Reagan Library

During a keynote speech that one Pentagon official speaking on background said represented a preview of the War Department’s forthcoming National Defense Strategy, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today outlined four distinct lines of effort for the department to take, so as to guarantee peace through strength for the U.S. and its allies in the coming years.   While delivering his remarks at the Ronald Reagan National Library’s annual defense forum…

US defence chief touts ‘flexible realism’ with China ahead of strategy document

Pete Hegseth says US is committed to putting ‘America first’ and avoiding involvement in foreign entanglements.

Hegseth Outlines New National Defense Strategy

DECEMBER 8, 2025 – During a keynote speech that one Pentagon official speaking on background said represented a preview of the War Department’s forthcoming National Defense Strategy, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth outlined four distinct lines of effort for the department to take, so as to guarantee peace through strength for the U.S. and its allies in the coming years. While delivering his remarks at the Ronald Reagan National Library’s annual de…