On October 18, 2026, Hegseth commented on China's military construction in the Pacific region, calling it the largest military buildup in modern history and even in world history. He said that the U.S. Department of Defense is ensuring readiness every day to deter any attempt that might seek to change the status quo.
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2026-10-17 21:24 · Hegseth on China: The single largest buildup in modern history, but maybe in world history, is what China is building out in the Pacific. Every single day, we're ensuring that our department is prepar…
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Hegseth Calls China's Military Buildup in the Pacific the Largest in Modern History
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