Military Sovereignty 2026: Pete Hegseth Tells Congress Next Year's Budget Aims for "Peace Through Strength" and Industrial Re-armament

 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, that the upcoming budget request enables the Pentagon to achieve its mission of "Peace Through Strength." During a Congressional hearing, Hegseth emphasized that the U.S. is shifting its defense industrial base back to a wartime footing to address a complex threat environment. He asserted that the military’s reconstruction will be a point of national pride, ensuring global stability through superior military readiness in 2026.