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Pentagon prohibits the use of geolocation software for deployed personnel

The Pentagon made public a memo which said the geolocation capabilities presented a “significant risk.”

07 Aug 2018 7:42 AM

In nod to India, US military renames it's Pacific Command as Indo-Pacific Command

The name change is part of Washington's efforts to counter China's growing influence across the Asia-Pacific domain.

31 May 2018 9:09 AM

Date, location set for summit with North Korea leader Kim Jong-un: Trump

The White House has said the first meeting ever between sitting US and North Korean leaders could take place in the coming weeks.

05 May 2018 10:54 AM

US has a global campaign plan for China: Pentagon

Admiral Harry Harris, Commander of the US Pacific Command, is the coordinating authority for that global campaign plan.

13 Apr 2018 12:27 PM

Chinese developments in Maldives is cause of concern: Pentagon

Asserting that US was 'committed to free and open' India-Pacific rules-based order, Pentagon said anything else would cause the US concern.

07 Apr 2018 1:35 PM

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India seeks global power status: Pentagon intelligence chief

India has put its first domestically-built nuclear submarine, the INS Arihant, into service.

07 Mar 2018 10:58 AM

US says fully prepared after Putin boasts of 'invincible' missiles

Putin described several advances in missile technology, including a hypersonic weapon that can fly at many times the speed of sound.

02 Mar 2018 9:33 AM

Not contemplating military action inside Pakistan: Pentagon

‘Instead, the US seeks Pakistan’s cooperation and assistance in various operations under its new South Asia strategy.’

02 Feb 2018 1:52 PM

US hopes Pakistan would do right thing and ‘turn over’ terrorists

Pentagon chief spokesperson said, 'We believe that Pakistan has the ability to address this threat.'

12 Jan 2018 11:08 AM

US troops hold #MeTooMilitary protest outside Pentagon

Commander Gary Ross said such events underscore Pentagon's 'continued efforts to eliminate sexual harassment and assault from the military.'

09 Jan 2018 11:22 AM

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1,000 more US troops arrive in Afghan: Pentagon

The extra troops will help train and advise Afghan security forces, who are struggling to beat back a resurgent Taliban.

18 Nov 2017 1:54 AM

President Donald Trump on 9/11 anniversary says ‘America cannot be intimidated’

Vice President Mike Pence was representing the administration a ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in Shanksville.

12 Sep 2017 1:14 PM

US has 11,000 thousand troops in Afghanistan, says Pentagon

Military officials have long quietly acknowledged there were far more forces in the country than the cap allowed.

31 Aug 2017 10:49 AM

North Korea's 'reckless' missile launch over Japan escalates tension

South Korea's military didn't immediately confirm whether the North Korean missile was fired from Pyongyang's airport.

29 Aug 2017 9:23 AM

White House to send memo to Pentagon on transgender ban in US military: report

Since Trump's declaration several senior military officials have voiced unease over the policy shift.

24 Aug 2017 1:11 PM

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N Korea threat: Trump touts nuke strength, says 'We are powerful than ever before'

After Trump's inauguration, he ordered a review of the nation's nuclear posture to ensure that US capabilities were modern and robust.

09 Aug 2017 7:12 PM

Won't 'break faith' with transgender members: US Coast Guard post Trump's ban

Admiral Paul Zukunft said the service had reached out to the 13 Coast Guardsmen who have come out as transgender.

02 Aug 2017 8:33 AM

Trump says ICBM test reckless and dangerous action by North Korea

The United States condemns this test and rejects the regimes claim that these tests and these weapons ensure North Koreas security.

29 Jul 2017 8:58 AM

Answers to Ifs and Buts of Trump's ban on transgender troops

Trump said the ban would save on the 'tremendous' medical costs and disruptions that transgender personnel could create.

28 Jul 2017 3:01 PM

Pentagon, Mexico border wall covered in USD 788 bn House spending bill

The 235-192 vote both eases a large backlog of unfinished spending bills and gives Trump a political wins heading into the August recess.

28 Jul 2017 11:59 AM

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