Pete Hegseth

United States Secretary of Defense

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United States Secretary of Defense (2025–)

Born	1980-06-06 · Minneapolis
Party	Republican
Offices	United States Secretary of Defense2025-01-25–presentPreceded by: Lloyd Austin
Education	Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (MPP)
Military service	United States Army, Army National Guard · 2003–20062010–20142019–2021 · Major · 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, Minnesota Army National Guard, District of Columbia Army National Guard · Iraq War, War in Afghanistan
Awards	Bronze Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge

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WorldZelenskyy criticises monthlong wait for Hegseth to approve Patriot missiles

Zelenskyy highlighted that Hegseth took a month to sign off on Patriot missiles. Kyiv has repeatedly said its forces need more interceptors as Ukraine faces deadly Russian missile attacks and jet-powered drone strikes.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 17:07

Zelenskyy criticises monthlong wait for Hegseth to approve Patriot missiles