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Jul 31, 2025
In his first phone conversation with South Korea's newly appointed Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back since the latter's inauguration last week, Hegseth underscored the importance of a robust defence posture that effectively deters "shared threats," a clear reference to the increasingly assertive military and geopolitical manoeuvres of China across East Asia.
The pilot ejected safely, and the cause of the crash, which occurred around 6:30 pm, is under investigation, the statement said.
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