New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday said the United States doesn't not seek conflict with any nation as it only discusses its "peace through strength" policy while asserting that America will ensure it has the robust and advanced nuclear arsenal.

Hegseth was addressing defense ministers in Malaysia during a meeting held alongside the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. He provided limited information when questioned about the nuclear testing the Pentagon would manage. However, he appeared to suggest to reporters that the goal was to test warheads, noting that "resuming testing" would be "pretty responsible".

"We would work with the Department of Energy but the President was clear. We need to have a c...