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"Witnessing new convergence around nearly all aspects of security in Indo-
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin hailed the beginning of a "new convergence" in the Indo-Pacific as the US strengthens security and strategic alliances in the region in the face of growing challenges from Russia and China.
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Very strong relations with India; co-producing armoured vehicles: US Defen
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Lauding US-India ties at the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin said that the relationship with India at present is better than it has ever been, adding that the two nations are co-producing armoured vehicles together.
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US Defence Secy expresses concern over PLA aggression around Taiwan Strait
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin III met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on Friday in Singapore and expressed concern regarding the recent provocative activities by China's People's Liberation Army around the Taiwan Strait.
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US, China to resume military-to-military dialogue in "coming months": Llyo
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Austin also expressed concern about the recent proactive Chinese military activity around the Taiwan Strait, and he reiterated that China should not use Taiwan's political transition -- part of a normal, routine democratic process-- as a pretext for coercive measures. Taiwan held presiden
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Senior US official, Chinese counterpart hold diplomatic talks in a move to
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Deputy US State Secretary hosted his Chinese counterpart at the State Department for talks aimed at maintaining open communication to prevent miscalculations and unintended conflicts, especially during times of tension.
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US Defence Secretary meets with Chinese counterpart at Singapore Shangri-L
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The two leaders are meeting for the first time since 2022 and were expected to discuss contentious issues such as Taiwan and the South China Sea, as well as other topics. US officials said ahead of the meeting that Austin is expected to raise concerns with Dong about China's support for R
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Shangri-La dialogue to begin today; China-US theme likely to dominate disc
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The tense US-China relationship has been in the limelight and is expected to be at the centrestage of the Shangri-La dialogue, which is set to begin today in Singapore, Politico reported.
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US Defence Secy Austin resumes duties after medical procedure; set to hold
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Austin will meet in person with his Chinese counterpart for the first time since November 2022. He had last met then Chinese defence minister Wei Fenghe during the ASEAN Defense Minister's Meeting-Plus in Phnom Penh in November 202 for the (ADMM-Plus). The upcoming visit comes at a time o
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US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin to undergo non-surgical procedure, temporaril
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will undergo a scheduled, elective, and minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure related to his bladder issue on Friday (local time), Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder announced in a statement.
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US to provide Ukraine with USD275mn more in military aid amid Russian adva
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
This marks the fourth installment of military assistance for Ukraine since the passing of a long-awaited foreign aid bill by Congress last month.
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US warns China over support to Russia; Beijing hits back with "military co
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
China said the "military collusion" between the US and Taiwan as well as the "separatist acts" of the "Taiwan independence forces", are the main sources of disruption to the current stability in the Taiwan Straits.
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US Defence Secy Austin confirms pause on shipment of "high-payload munitio
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing ground offensive in Rafah, United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed on Wednesday that the US is pausing a shipment of "high-payload munitions" to Israel, as the operation has no plan for the residing civilians in the region, reported CNN.
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