Hegseth made the comments in his keynote address to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday during which he said the US and its allies were “moving away from a model of dependency and toward one of true partnership”.“The era of the United States subsidizing the defense of wealthy ... »»»

Lockheed Martin, the US defense giant, has confirmed Peru’s purchase of 12 F-16 fighter jets amid reports that the aircraft have been put on hold by the interim President. “We are proud that the most advanced F-16 ever produced will help protect Peru’s national sovereignty while strengthening the e»»»

US defense group Lockheed Martin on Thursday confirmed the purchase by Peru of 12 F-16 fighter jets in a deal that sparked fierce divisions within Peru’s government. “We are proud that the most advanced F-16 ever produced will help protect Peru’s national sovereignty while strengthening the endurin»»»