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US deploys more than 3K sailors, Marines to Middle East following Iran’s t
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 50) and dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) entered the Red Sea after transiting from the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal. Bataan ARG/26th MEU units bring to the region additional aviation and naval assets, as well as more US Marine
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CENTCOM Chief talks Iran threat with Israeli Defence Minister
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Gallant and Kurilla discussed “the Iranian terror activity throughout the Middle East, including financing, training and the transfer of weapons to the terror organizations in Syria and Lebanon,” according to a readout of the meeting provided by the Israeli Defense Ministry.
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ISIL leader Osama al-Muhajer killed in drone strike: US
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Osama al-Muhajer was killed in the strike on Friday, according to a statement released on Sunday by the US Central Command.
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US military's CENTCOM commander tours IDF exercise
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The general participated in a situation assessment that took place at the Kriya, The IDF command center as part of the "Fist Punch" exercise, which examines the IDF's readiness for combat in several arenas at the same time.
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US CENTCOM Commander visits Israel Naval Commandos
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Halevi and Kurilla discussed the continued expansion of the cooperation and sharing of operational capabilities between the two militaries.
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Israel: Defense Minister Gallant Meets with US CENTCOM Commander Kurilla
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The parties discussed developing regional challenges, with a focus on Iran's malign activities in the Middle East region. This includes Iranian aggression in the maritime arena and the delivery of weapons to terror organizations and proxies in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the wider regio
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US, Saudi Arabia complete counter-drone exercise in Riyadh's 'Red Sands'
Updated : 2 years, 11 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 : 2 years, 11 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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Pakistan losing control over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa security situation: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The report says that in the last year, Punjab faced only five terrorist incidents, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed 704 such incidents.
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US concerned by TTP threat to Pakistan's security: Top US General
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A top US military commander has said the United States is concerned by the threat posed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to the south Asian country's security amid the surge in violence perpetrated by the outlawed group in the country.
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1 dead in Iranian guards strike against Kurdish groups in Iraq
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Iran again launched deadly missile and drone strikes overnight into Monday against Iranian Kurdish opposition groups based in Iraq, killing at least one fighter from the groups it accuses of stoking a wave of protests.
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US defence department plans aid mission to Pakistan amid devastating flood
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 3 (ANI): The United States is conducting a military assistance mission to flood-devastated Pakistan, the US armed forces' Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
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