Tag: U.S. Defense

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

U.S. Defense Officials Review Advanced Hypersonic Strike Weapon at Private-Sector Facility Focused on Rapid Industrial Agility

The Asia Live News Service - January 10, 2026
A California-based defense technology firm founded by former SpaceX engineers, has confirmed that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the company’s headquarters this week, underscoring growing Pentagon interest in emerging private-sector efforts to accelerate U.S. missile production and long-range strike...
China defense

Expanding Military Prowess of China: China’s Military Buildup Exposes Gaps in U.S. Defense Strategy as Global Order Shifts

The Asia Live News Service - March 28, 2025
The growing military prowess of the People’s Republic of China has become a focal point for global security analysts and policymakers. The Pentagon’s latest report highlights China’s ambitions and its expanding capabilities to project power on a global scale despite...
LCA Tejas, India

India’s Frustration with U.S. Defense Delays Casts Doubt on Bilateral Ties and Future Fighter Jet Deals

The Asia Live News Service - November 2, 2024
The long-heralded strengthening of India-U.S. defense ties has hit a rocky patch as India’s major deal with U.S.-based General Electric (GE) Aerospace for fighter jet engines fails to meet delivery deadlines. The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) modernization goals, centered around...