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Meet Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick

Billionaires in the president-elect's orbit are pushing for military drones that "can basically do almost anything."

John Phelan did not serve in the military and does not have a long track record with the Navy.

At the Halifax International Security Forum, the blustery weather outside contracted with the at times forced optimism in inside.

"We are hand in glove. We are one team with the United States in this transition," Rep. Mike Waltz said.

Uncertainty over the president-elect's picks and plans clouded a major global security forum this weekend.

Canada has plans to boost its defense budget, but some Republicans say it isn't fast enough.

Rivals worry the SpaceX boss will rig the playing field for space exploration in his favor.

Tsai Ing-wen's comments come after a top U.S. military leader said supplying U.S. weapons to Kyiv was cutting into stockpiles that could be used in a war in Asia.

Canada's military chief drew a standing ovation at the Halifax International Security Forum for standing up for women on the front lines.