Friday, Mar 29, 2024 | Last Update : 03:29 PM IST

Pentagon Page-4

Trump says transgender people barred to serve US military

US President Donald Trump’s announcement Wednesday morning on Twitter was after consulting with 'Generals and military experts'.

26 Jul 2017 7:19 PM

Post ICBM test, Pentagon detects signs of new North Korea missile test

After North Korea's July 4 test, the United States launched a push at the United Nations for tougher measures against Pyongyang.

26 Jul 2017 11:18 AM

Following various death claims of Baghdadi, Pentagon says IS leader alive

Russia's army said in mid-June that it was seeking to verify whether it had killed the IS chief in a May air strike in Syria.

22 Jul 2017 12:59 PM

US Defence Secy says denial of USD 350 million aid to Pak reality, not policy

Pakistan-based Haqqani network is blamed for a number of high-profile attacks on US and Western interests in war-torn Afghanistan.

22 Jul 2017 12:35 PM

Reduce tension through direct dialogue: Pentagon to India, China

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval heads to Beijing to attend a meeting of BRICS later this month.

22 Jul 2017 11:22 AM

ADVERTISEMENT

Top Pentagon commander concerned over Chinese military buildup

Noting that a long-term, sustained presence is critical to demonstrating that the US is committed to the Asia Pacific region.

19 Jul 2017 12:47 PM

Pentagon asked to work with India in cyber and space operating

The Joint Strategic Vision (JSV) agreed to by the US and India in 2015 codified a common commitment to maritime awareness.

19 Jul 2017 12:37 PM

US tells countries in South China Sea to exercise restraint

China protested when a US Air Force Bomber flew over South China Sea ahead of the meeting between the Trump and Xi Jinping at G-20 Summit.

18 Jul 2017 2:19 PM

US House passes bill to aid defence co-operation with India

The bill is part of National Defense Authorisation Act, needs to be passed by Senate before seeking Trump's approval.

15 Jul 2017 9:28 AM

N Korea's test-firing missile apparently reaching Alaska, Trump shrinks option

As well as leaning on China, Trump has also been seeing if he can work with South Korea's new leader Moon Jae-Ininviting him to the WH.

05 Jul 2017 5:49 PM

ADVERTISEMENT

US carries out joint missile drill with S Korea amid Pyongyang’s escalated threat

Pentagon said that US’s commitment to the defence of its allies in the region, South Korea and Japan, in the face of threats is 'ironclad'.

05 Jul 2017 11:19 AM

Pentagon approaches to partner with India in anti-submarine warfare

The NDAA-2018 amendment comes days after India and the US sought to increase their military-to-military engagement and defence trade.

30 Jun 2017 2:39 PM

Pentagon chief says Assad took Trump's chemical warning 'seriously'

The warning came after US intelligence noticed suspect activity at the airbase used to launch a suspected chemical strike two months ago.

28 Jun 2017 6:58 PM

Pentagon says India most reliable regional partner Afghanistan

India provided development aid of INR 221 crore to Afghanistan between April 1, 2016 and March 27, 2017, according to official figures.

21 Jun 2017 3:19 PM

Pentagon strikes USD 12 billion jet deal with Qatar in midst of Gulf crisis

The Qatari defence ministry issued a statement Wednesday celebrating the F-15 deal.

15 Jun 2017 10:15 AM

ADVERTISEMENT

Trump gives Pentagon authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan

Jim Mattis is believed to send several thousands more troops to Afghanistan, but has not taken a final decision, The New York times said.

14 Jun 2017 11:34 AM

3 US soldiers killed, 1 wounded in Afghanistan

An Afghan official says the deaths and injury stem from an attack by an Afghan soldier on Saturday, who also died.

11 Jun 2017 10:30 AM

Irresponsible: China slams Pentagon report on expanding overseas military base in Pak

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said during a regular briefing that China ‘is firmly opposed’ to aspects of the publication.

07 Jun 2017 5:37 PM

Tensions along China-India border persist despite growing economic ties: US

According to Pentagon, China's use of force in territorial disputes has varied widely throughout its history.

07 Jun 2017 2:47 PM

China could build more overseas bases, maybe in Pakistan: US

It forecast that Beijing would likely build more bases overseas after establishing a facility in the African nation of Djibouti.

07 Jun 2017 10:13 AM

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT