Hegseth and Lecornu discuss 5% defence spending target and NATO role at Pentagon meeting

At the Pentagon on 17 April, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu to discuss key issues related to defence and European security.

Pentagon announces USD 5.1 billion in contract cuts to reduce waste and reallocate spending

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has confirmed a further USD 5.1 billion in budget reductions aimed at eliminating what it describes as wasteful spending.