UK and US defence secretaries speak for first time since Trump took office

Pentagon Shake-Up: Trump Orders Major Military Overhaul After Seven Failed Audits | Watch

President Trump has ordered a major Pentagon overhaul after years of financial mismanagement and failed audits. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that public trust in the military is low, prompting drastic changes. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will lead cost-cutting efforts, aiming to eliminate waste and restore accountability. #Trump #Pentagon #MilitaryReform #USDefense #WhiteHouse #ElonMusk #MilitaryAudit #GovernmentSpending #DefenseBudget #PentagonShakeup #TrumpAdministration #PentagonReform #USPolitics #MilitaryNews #GovernmentAccountability #TaxpayerMoney #PublicTrust #MilitaryLeadership #DefenseCuts #TrumpNews ~HT.318~

Trump Nominates Lt. Gen. Dan 'Razin' Caine As Joint Chiefs Chairman, Credits Him For ISIS Defeat

President Trump nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine as the next Joint Chiefs chairman, praising his role in the ISIS caliphate's destruction. Trump criticized Biden for overlooking Caine, vowing to restore U.S. military strength. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported the pick, emphasizing Caine’s "warfighter ethos." This nomination signals a major shift in military leadership under Trump’s administration. #Trump #DanCaine #JointChiefs #Military #AirForce #ISIS #WarOnTerror #Defense #NationalSecurity #WhiteHouse #USMilitary #TrumpAdministration #Biden #Pentagon #PeteHegseth #Warfighter #AmericaFirst #MilitaryLeadership #Security #USDefense Also Read Who Is Kash Patel’s Girlfriend? Meet the Country Singer Making Headlines :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/who-is-kash-patel-s-girlfriend-meet-the-country-singer-making-headlines-4077833.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Recognises Importance of Stopping Russia to Achieve Peace in Ukraine While Seeking Reimbursement from Kyiv :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/trump-knows-russia-must-be-stopped-to-end-war-011-4077555.html?ref=DMDesc Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Washington Visit Aims to Establish Trust with President Trump :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/japan-ishiaba-washington-trip-trump-connection-011-4065309.html?ref=DMDesc

Germany Won’t Send Troops To Ukraine Without ‘U.S Involvement’ Amid Peacekeeping Talks

Germany won’t send troops to Ukraine without U.S involvement, AFP reports, citing a government source. The decision follows US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s refusal to deploy American troops as part of security guarantees to Kiev. Meanwhile, Poland has also dismissed the idea of sending its soldiers. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, however, signaled willingness to contribute troops post-ceasefire. Moscow warns that any unauthorized foreign military presence will be treated as a “legitimate target,” while US-Russia talks on Ukraine continue in Riyadh. #Germany #Ukraine #USInvolvement #Peacekeepers #Russia #NATO #Poland #KeirStarmer #Zelensky #Trump #Putin #RiyadhTalks #UN #Security #Geopolitics #War #Diplomacy #Moscow #EU #Ceasefire ~ED.103~HT.318~

U.S Army Bars Transgender Recruits | Halts Gender Transition Treatments Under Trump’s Military Order

The US Army has implemented an immediate ban on transgender recruits and halted all gender transition-related procedures for service members. This follows President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating adherence to biological Sex in the military. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also eliminated DEI programs, emphasizing unity over diversity. The move reverses Biden’s 2021 repeal of Trump’s earlier ban. Advocacy groups estimate 15,000 transgender individuals serve in the military, though official reports suggest the number is much lower. Trump has also ended federal support for gender transition procedures for minors #USArmy #TransgenderBan #MilitaryPolicy #TrumpOrder #GenderIdentity #LGBTQRights #DefensePolicy #BidenReversal #TransRights #Equality #DiversityMatters #MilitaryReform #TrumpAdministration #LGBTQBan #Pentagon #PolicyShift #MilitaryNews #HumanRights #DefenseSecretary #DEI ~HT.318~ED.346~GR.121~

No NATO Membership For Ukraine| Trump Catches Zelensky Off-Guard With U.S' Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan

NATO Membership for Ukraine Not Possible: U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal with Russia, catching Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky off-guard. Speaking after a high-level call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump signaled that Kiev must accept a negotiated settlement, which could involve international peacekeeping forces but not NATO inclusion. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reinforced this stance, calling Ukraine’s aim to reclaim all lost territories “unrealistic.” The move has sparked concern in Kiev and among European allies, as Trump pushes for a swift resolution to the conflict. #TrumpUkraineNATO #UkraineNATO #TrumpPeacePlan #RussiaUkraineWar #TrumpOnUkraine #UkraineWarUpdate #TrumpPutinTalks #UkraineNATOMembership #TrumpForeignPolicy #RussiaUkraineConflict #TrumpNATO #UkraineNegotiations #ZelenskyTrump #USRussiaRelations #TrumpUkraineDeal Also Read I Will Prevent World War 3 From Happening: Donald Trump Vows To End Ukraine-Russia War Ahead Of Inauguration :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/i-will-prevent-world-war-3-from-happening-donald-trump-vows-end-ukraine-russia-war-ahead-of-inaugur-011-4047207.html?ref=DMDesc Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sign 100-Year Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Defence Cooperation :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/uk-leader-starmer-signs-100-year-partnership-agreement-ukraine-011-4044613.html?ref=DMDesc Explained | Declining Support For Ukraine In Europe: What’s Behind The Shift? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-declining-support-for-ukraine-in-europe-what-s-behind-the-shift-4027415.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~ED.102~PR.152~GR.344~

Minister: Trump has reinforced challenge on defence spending

Defence Secretary John Healey admits the bringing forward of increased defence spending was influenced by Donald Trump after the US president “reinforced the challenge” for nations to “step up”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Govt need be transparent over defence spending

Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says the government needs to be “transparent with the British people” over the amount of extra money being spent on defence. Earlier today Defence Secretary John Healey suggested the real-terms increase in defence spending year-on-year will be only around half the £13.4 billion figure cited by the prime minister yesterday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ministers arrive in Downing Street for Cabinet meeting

Government ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister. Arrivals include Yvette Cooper, David Lammy, Ed Miliband, John Healey, Bridget Philipson and others. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

UK and US defence secretaries meet for first time

John Healey has met with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ahead of the Ukraine Defence Group meeting. The meeting is the first time the pair have met since Mr Hegseth began his role in the new Trump administration. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn