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China said it was the United States who misbehaved. (Photo: AFP)

US, China fight it out in Djibouti, accuse each other of aggression

The United States military on Thursday claimed that China had harassed troops posted at the US military base in Africa's Djibouti.

20 Jun 2019 4:10 PM

'Hope not,' Trump said when asked by reporters if Washington was going to war with Tehran. (Photo:AP)

US doesn't want war with Iran: Trump tells aides

'He doesn’t want to go to war. It’s not who he is,' one official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

17 May 2019 9:21 AM

Amazon Web Services, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle were considered front runners for the contract.

Amazon, Microsoft chosen to compete for Pentagon cloud computing contract

The selection leaves Oracle Corp and IBM Corp out of the competition for the contract for JEDI.

11 Apr 2019 11:15 AM

The state department was quick to distance itself from the news report when they were requested to confirm or deny it. (Photo:AP)

Pentagon 'not aware' on Pak F-16 count after Feb aerial dogfight with IAF

US defence department said it was 'not aware' of any investigation that was conducted to ascertain if Pakistan had lost an F-16.

06 Apr 2019 3:49 PM

India used an indigenously developed ballistic missile interceptor to destroy one of its own satellites at a height of 300 km (186 miles), in a test aimed at boosting its defenses in space.

India debris expected to burn up in atmosphere: Pentagon

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said 400+ pieces of orbital debris from the test had been identified.

06 Apr 2019 10:14 AM

Aircraft Spots had said that a US Air Force's reconnaissance aircraft from its base in Diego Garcia went 'for a mission in the Bay of Bengal to monitor India's anti-satellite missile test'. (Photo: File)

Pentagon denies US spying on India's ASAT test

It is said that the United States was aware of India's first test-fire of an anti-satellite missile.

30 Mar 2019 8:58 AM

The United States has lobbied Europe to shut out Huawei, saying its equipment could be used by the Chinese government for espionage. (Photo: AP)

Pentagon eyeing 5G solutions with Huawei rivals Ericsson and Nokia

Simultaneously, the US is laying the groundwork to develop its own technology to support 5G enabled communications.

26 Mar 2019 11:21 AM

United States has lobbied Europe to shut out Huawei, saying its equipment could be used by the Chinese government for espionage. (Photo: AP)

Pentagon eyeing 5G solutions with Huawei rivals Ericsson and Nokia: official

Huawei has strongly rejected the allegations and earlier this month sued the US government over the issue.

26 Mar 2019 9:12 AM

The Department of Homeland Security asked the Pentagon to build 57 miles of 18-foot fencing, build and improve roads, and install lighting to support Trump's emergency declaration as concerns the border. (Photo:AP)

Pentagon authorises USD 1 billion to build Trump-proposed wall

Shanahan has authorized commander of US Army Corps of Engineers to begin planning and execution.

26 Mar 2019 8:33 AM

The Indian Air Force on Thursday displayed parts of an AMRAAM beyond visual range air-to-air missile. (Photo:AFP)

US seeks information on potential misuse of F-16 by Pakistan

The US is seeking more information on the potential misuse of American-made F-16 fighter jets by Pakistan.

02 Mar 2019 12:05 PM

The Taliban control or contest more than half of Helmand's districts and regularly deliver sharp blows to Afghan forces. (Photo:AP)

Close to 23 Afghan security forces killed in Taliban attack in US-Afghan base

The pre-dawn assault, claimed by the Taliban, saw militants enter the base in Helmand province.

02 Mar 2019 11:31 AM

The Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan called for a durable diplomatic solution to the existing problem between the India and Pakistan. (Photo:

India, Pak should avoid further military action: US

Tensions between India and Pakistan rose following the February 14 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.

28 Feb 2019 8:43 AM

In remarks that they made over Davidson's deposition, the Senators too appeared to be on the same page and asked the US Government to take a strong stand on these issues. (Representational Photo)

Pentagon, Senators agree China most significant strategic threat to US

They made the deposition on Tuesday while seeking a mechanism to address the challenge from the east Asian nation.

13 Feb 2019 10:36 AM

China designed CM-302 missile known for supersonic speed, range are deployed on front-line frigates

China takes lead in hypersonic weapons and missiles technology: Pentagon

China is on the cusp of fielding some of the world's most advanced weapons systems

16 Jan 2019 10:58 AM

Over the last few days, Trump has said that people in Pakistan knew about the presence of Laden. (Photo: File | Representational)

In strong signal of US frustration, Trump cancels USD 1.66 billion aid to Pakistan

Ties between US and Pak strained after Trump last year hit out at Pak for providing safe havens to 'agents of chaos' that kill Americans

21 Nov 2018 10:02 AM

The Pentagon said on Wednesday the heavy bombers had taken part in a combined operation with Japan over the East China Sea and had flown through international airspace over the South China Sea a day before. (Representational Image)

China slams US B-52's fly over South China Sea as 'provocative'

Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Dave Eastburn said this week's flights were part of 'regularly scheduled operations.'

27 Sep 2018 5:02 PM

The funds were part of a broader suspension in aid to Pakistan announced by President Trump. He had accused Pakistan of rewarding past assistance with 'nothing but lies and deceit'. (Photo:AP)

Pentagon cancels USD 300 million aid to Pakistan for failing to curb militants

The Trump govt says Islamabad is granting safe haven to insurgents who are waging war in neighbouring Afghanistan, a charge Pakistan denies.

02 Sep 2018 10:01 AM

The Pentagon official insisted that this means no change in its policy towards Islamabad and its current approach of cutting financial assistance to Pakistan would continue. (Photo: File | AP)

Want to give Pak PM space to explore better relations with India: Pentagon

However, US said that this does not indicate any change in the policy of the Trump administration with regard to Pakistan.

31 Aug 2018 9:23 AM

Randall Schriver, the Pentagon's assistant secretary of defence for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, said the waiver authority had created the impression Washington would insulate India "from any fallout from this legislation no matter what they do." (Photo: AP)

India might face sanctions if buying Russian arms, warns Pentagon official

Washington is alarmed at the prospect of India buying new systems from Russia, including S-400 long-range, surface-to-air missile system.

30 Aug 2018 9:02 AM

The Pentagon report further said that it is unclear what message Xi Jinping-led government is trying to convey by sending aircrafts 'beyond a demonstration of improved capabilities.' (Photo: File)

China actively expanding bomber training for US strikes: Pentagon

The report highlighted that China is making effort to increase its global influence by investing heavily in its defence sector.

17 Aug 2018 3:06 PM

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