Hegseth Redirects SOF Toward Great Power Competition at SOF Week 2025

Hegseth redirects SOF toward great power competition at SOF Week 2025

The U.S. special operations forces (SOF) community is undergoing a significant transformation. According to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, SOF will shift from a counterterrorism-centric mission to a broader role in great power competition. Hegseth, who delivered a surprise keynote address at the opening ceremony of SOF Week 2025, outlined the challenges facing the SOF enterprise. He cited budget constraints, force structure adjustments, tech…

Pentagon Pivots to Indo-Pacific to Address China Threats, Secretary Hegseth Says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. military is “shifting focus over to the Indo-Pacific” to address a potential conflict against communist China. In an appearance on Fox News on May 19, Hegseth said the Pentagon is “laser-focused” on how the U.S. military should counter China’s military capabilities, in modern warfare that focuses on advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial aircraft. “We’re creating …

'The Warrior Ethos' Under SecDef Pete Hegseth Is Transforming the US Military

Hegseth reveals plans to counter China, stay ahead in arms race as Pentagon pivots to Indo-Pacific

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells 'The Will Cain Show' how the United States is working to stay ahead in modern warfare.

Senior military officials from the United States and its key allies in the Asia-Pacific have warned that regional partners should do more and strengthen cooperation with the United States in the face of growing threats of Chinese aggression.

Pentagon chief Pete Hagset reveals plans to counter China and maintain leadership in arms race