Defense
Lawmakers question defense secretary on rising iran war costs
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions from lawmakers on Tuesday about the escalating costs of the U.S. war against Iran. Pentagon officials put the current price tag at $29 billion. The figure has risen from $25 billion two weeks earlier.
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Wednesday that Seoul will review making phased contributions to a U.S. initiative to restore safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The proposed Status of Visiting Forces Agreements with Canada and New Zealand are set for Senate floor approval next week after a committee hearing that examined environmental safeguards in the defense pacts.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden said he believes the team's defense will perform better in 2026 under new coaching leadership. He pointed to issues with scheme and alignment rather than a lack of talent. Haden shared his views during an appearance on Up & Adams.
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Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro reached a wide-ranging deal to promote defense equipment and technology cooperation. Japan is eyeing an early transfer of used warships and aircraft to the Philippines.
A Pentagon official declined to comment on potential cuts to the 28,500-strong U.S. Forces Korea amid renewed concerns. The response followed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement reviewing troop reductions in Germany. South Korea's defense ministry stated no such discussions are underway between Seoul and Washington.
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President Javier Milei landed on the US nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Argentine Sea to join joint naval exercises. He was accompanied by Karina Milei, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, and Defense Minister Carlos Presti. The visit is part of the Passex 2026 exercise with the Argentine Navy.
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