The US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth affirmed that his country is experiencing an unprecedented phase in enhancing its military capabilities, highlighting that President Trump has approved a historic $1 trillion military budget, the largest in the country's history, with the goal of having the best ships and aircraft, air and space defense systems, and even the Iron Dome.
In remarks to his country's troops at Al Udeid Air Base, he stressed that President Donald Trump puts America first and works every day in the service of the country's fighters and interests in every conflict and every scenario, adding that the Department of Defense's mission is to achieve peace through strength and to establish American deterrence.
He noted the growing interest of American citizens in joining the military, responding to the call of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Donald Trump, stressing that this return to solid combat values is rebuilding the American military institution on solid foundations.
Hegseth recalled recent wars and conflicts, saying that the collapse in Afghanistan .. and what happened on October 7 .. and the war in Ukraine, are all signs of weakness, but under President Trump's leadership, the US is experiencing a true renaissance. He emphasized that American leadership is what makes peace, and "Our allies know that we will stand beside them".
