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US Congressional Delegation visit highlights deepening defence ties with I
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The visit was led by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Michael Rogers and Ranking Member Adam Smith, signaling rare bipartisan alignment on the importance of the US-India defense partnership. Representative Jimmy Patronis and senior committee staff were also part of the delegation.
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US Congress delegation, envoy Gor meet Defence Secy; focus on 10-year defe
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A United States Congressional delegation led by Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Mike Rogers, along with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, met Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, with discussions centred on strengthening defence cooperation under the recently conclude
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US Lawmaker reaffirms commitment to Taiwan, warns against China threat
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US Representative Seth Moulton reaffirmed American commitment to Taiwan's defence against potential Chinese aggression, praising Taiwan's embrace of asymmetric strategy and advocating for deeper economic ties.
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Japan's Diplomatic Bluebook 2025 highlights security threat posed by China
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Meanwhile, US Department of Defence Official John Noh while testifying at a House Armed Services Committee hearing recently said that China is undertaking an unprecedented military buildup, developing a large and advanced arsenal of nuclear, conventional, cyber and space capabilities.
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US senators propose bill to impose sanctions on China if it attacks Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Two members of the US Senate Armed Services Committee have proposed a bipartisan bill that would levy a wide range of sanctions on China if it attacks Taiwan, reported Focus Taiwan.
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US and Canada intercept Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
NORAD confirmed that the aircraft, comprising two Russian TU-95 Bear bombers and two Chinese H-6 bombers, were flying within the Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) over Alaska, strictly in international airspace and were "not seen as a threat".
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US, Saudi Arabia complete counter-drone exercise in Riyadh's 'Red Sands'
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
On Thursday, CENTCOM chief Gen. Erik Kurilla told lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee that the counter-UAS drills involved live-fire exercises and allowed for studying complex threats and identifying weaknesses in other areas to counter drone activities.
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US Centcom chief expresses trust in Pakistan's nuclear agenda amid politic
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The US general's statement is a relief ahead of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar's remarks last week in the Senate regarding the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme.
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China leading in hypersonic weapons: US defence officials
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"Over the past two decades, China has dramatically advanced its development of conventional and nuclear-armed hypersonic missile technologies and capabilities through intense and focused investment, development, testing and deployment," said the DIA's Paul Freisthler, testifying in front of
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American lawmakers warn Pentagon against China's takeover of 2 US Military
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
US lawmaker Michael Waltz warns the Pentagon against the Chinese Communist Party-linked takeover of two US military academies. This points out that cadets from these army schools may be sympathetic towards the CCP world agenda.
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First Lady Jill Biden, others not entirely safe on Ukraine visits: US Inte
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], May 10 (ANI/Sputnik): First Lady Jill Biden and other top US officials who have visited Ukraine in recent weeks could not be guaranteed complete safety on their trips, Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier said on Tuesday.
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Top Republican vows to press Austin, Blinken at secret briefing on conduct
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): Jim Inhofe, a top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday (local time) vowed to press US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a classified briefing scheduled for Wednesday on any plans to carry out ove
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