Washington, April 30 (IANS) The Trump Administration is seeking to overhaul its defence industrial base and reduce reliance on adversaries, as lawmakers reviewed a sweeping budget proposal aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and supply chains. At a congressional hearing on Wednesday (local time), Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the $1.5 trillion budget would “supercharge” production capacity and restore the country’s ability to build weapons systems at scale.He said the plan inclu…
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Washington, April 24 (IANS) The US on Friday sharply criticised European allies for failing to take a more active role in securing global shipping lanes, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying the “time for free riding is over” as tensions escalate around Iran. Hegseth said Europe and Asia were far more dependent on energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz than the US, and should contribute more to safeguarding maritime routes.”Europe and Asia have benefited from our protection for decades,…