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Pentagon chief Jim Mattis (Photo: AP)

China showed 'contempt' for other nations' interests, says US Defence...

Jim Mattis' remarks come as China builds up a series of artificial islands on shoals and reefs in contested waters in...

3 Jun 2017 2:11 PM IST

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid al-Attiyah met to finalise the purchase and discuss security concerns among the two nations. (Photo: AP/Representational)

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

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

15 Jun 2017 10:15 AM IST

President Donald Trump on Thursday reflected on his first 100 days in office with a wistful look at his life before the White House. (Photo: AP)

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...

14 Jun 2017 11:34 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

US should stop financial aid to Pak: ex-Pentagon official

As the first step, Trump administration should suspend Pak's non-NATO ally status and cease military aid and assistance...

24 Feb 2017 10:24 AM IST

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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 IST

President Donald Trump meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

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...

30 Jun 2017 2:39 PM IST

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis presented the initial draft of the review to Trumps top national security advisors. (Photo: AP)

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...

28 Jun 2017 6:58 PM IST

Overall, US President Donald Trump proposed a massive reduction in American aid to South Asian countries. (Photo: AP)

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...

21 Jun 2017 3:19 PM IST

The USS Mustin received the vehicle for the U.S. in international waters about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Subic Bay, Philippines. (Photo: AP)

China has returned seized underwater drone: Pentagon

The US said the drone was being operated by civilian contractors collecting unclassified scientific data in...

20 Dec 2016 12:57 PM IST

This is ISISs last stand in Sirte and they are fighting hard (Photo: AFP)

IS making 'last stand' in Sirte: Pentagon

The IS group had held all of the Mediterranean port city as recently as early this summer, establishing a significant...

2 Dec 2016 2:30 PM IST