US War Secretary: Mission is Victory and Deterrence

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth declared his country's mission is to deter conflicts, engage in battles, and defeat and destroy enemies, emphasizing the United States' commitment to "fighting for victory." He noted that American developers are innovating unmanned ships, autonomous systems, drones, and hypersonic missiles, indicating these technologies will reshape modern deterrence. Hegseth clarified that Washington's doctrine is "America First and Peace Through Strength," affirming the nation's effort to achieve this by rebuilding its armed forces and bolstering deterrence domestically and globally.