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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 2:11 AM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
Hegseth meets U.K. defense secretary at Pentagon
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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Wes Streeting at the Pentagon for a bilateral meeting. The two officials participated in a bilateral engagement.
WHO: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Wes Streeting
WHAT: Hegseth hosted Streeting at the Pentagon for a bilateral meeting.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM ET
WHERE: Pentagon, USA
WHY: The meeting's purpose was not reported.
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