India, Sept. 30 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday called for a renewed focus on fitneess requirements in the military. Slamming overweight generals, admirals, the defence secretary stated that the lack of discipline and 'fat general, admirals' in the halls of the Pentagon has led to decades of decay in the military.

Meanwhile, President Trump called for a renewed focus on fitness, strength and ability for a revamped and stronger US military.

Speaking at a rare gathering of commanders on Tuesday, Hegseth added that if anybody felt bad about his address or new agenda for the military, they should do the "honourable thing and resign."

"If the words I'm speaking today are making your hearts sink, then you should do the honora...