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US, Russian defence ministers hold talks, discuss situation in Ukraine
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): In a rare instance, the defence secretary of the United States had a telephonic call with the Russian defence minister, Sergei Shoigu on Friday and discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported citing the defence ministry from both countries.
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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace rules himself out, to back Boris Johnson as
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], October 21 (ANI): UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on Friday ruled himself out of the race to be the next UK Prime Minister, adding that he is "leaning towards" supporting former PM Boris Johnson, reported Sky News.
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DefExpo 2022: Defence Secretary holds bilateral meetings with African nati
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 19 (ANI): As a part of Defence Expo 2022, the second India-Africa Defence Dialogue was organised in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, said the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday.
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Positioning Indian-US militaries to operate, coordinate more closely toget
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): Highlighting the importance of India-US relationship, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said that both countries are positioning their militaries to operate and coordinate more closely than ever.
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Pentagon Chief criticises China's "unprecedented provocations", reaffirms
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin sharply criticised China for "unprecedented provocations in the Taiwan Strait" during bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar at the Pentagon and said that India and US, the two great democracies
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US defence chief discusses 'security developments' with Rajnath Singh
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 14 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday held a discussion with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, over a range of recent security developments of shared interest, including in East Asia, the Indian Ocean Region.
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Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar at inaugural National Martime SAREX 2022
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 27 (ANI): Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar attended the inaugural session of the 10th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2022. He called the event unique and focused on capacity building towards handling emergencies.
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Mortuary workers, street vendors to be Special Guests for 75th I-Day celeb
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 10 (ANI): Defence secretary Ajay Kumar on Wednesday said that mortuary workers, street vendors, Anganwadi workers and Mudra Scheme loanees will be the special guests in the celebration of 75th Independence Day.
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Great feat, recognition for L&T shipyard, says Def Secy Ajay Kumar on
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Thiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 7 (ANI): Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar on Sunday termed a US Navy ship arriving in India for repairs for the first time ever as a "great feat and recognition for L&T Shipyard".
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Former Indian Army chief Gen Naravane, Ex US Defence Secretary honoured f
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 25 (ANI): Former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has been honoured by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) for his role in strengthening ties between India and US.
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Delhi: Rajnath Singh takes personal initiative, will chair discussion on A
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): With an aim to spread clarity about the Agnipath scheme, the Defence Minister will chair a consultative committee meeting which will include the presence of Minister of State Ajay Bhatt, the three service chiefs and the Defence Secretary.
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India, Saudi Arabia discuss ways to enhance defence cooperation
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Defence for Strategic Affairs Ahmed A Aseeri called on Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed ways to enhance defence ties between the two countries.
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