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Pentagon mobilises olmost 1,500 soldiers for deployment in Minnesota
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The soldiers are assigned to two infantry battalions with the Army's 11th Airborne Division, which is based in Alaska and specializes in cold-weather operations.
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Israel Defence minister Gallant meets with senior Advisor to US President
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Minister Gallant was joined by IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog, and senior defense officials in briefing the Special Coordinator on the security situation on Israel's northern border and the conditions required by the defense establishment
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US sending more weapons to Ukraine via maritime routes: Reports
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 28 (ANI): The US Defense Department has started sending the shipment of weapons to Ukraine by sea, according to The Washington Post citing US defense officials.
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Former US defense officials to visit Taiwan
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], March 1 (ANI): A delegation of former US defense and security officials will arrive in Taiwan on Tuesday for a two-day visit, which is likely to evoke a strong reaction from China.
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US Defense Secy, Pak Army Chief discuss situation in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 10 (ANI): The top defense officials of the United States and Pakistan during a phone conversation discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan as well as regional security, Pentagon said in a statement on Monday.
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Japan to closely monitor China's increased defense spending
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], March 7 (ANI): Japanese defense officials on Sunday said that they intend to closely monitor how China will increase its defense spending this year, reported NHK World.
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China exploiting COVID-19 crisis to wage 'economic warfare' on US: Pentago
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 18 (ANI): US Defence officials are concerned over China's use of COVID-19 situation to gain stakes in strategically important companies of United States as the impact of novel coronavirus has left several companies in dire need of capital.
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Trump agrees on 4-month time for US troops withdrawal from Syria
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 02(ANI): United States President Donald Trump has agreed upon providing four months to the US Army to withdraw its troops from Syria, defense officials confirmed on Monday.
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US may give troops authority to protect border personnel
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [USA] Nov 20 (ANI): United State President Donald Trump might grant new authority to US troops deployed on the Southwest border with Mexico to protect Customs and Border Protection personnel from migrants if they engage in violence, CNN quoted two defense officials and another US
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North Korea conducts 'failed' missile launch
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Apr. 16 (ANI): North Korea's attempt to launch a missile on its east coast has apparently failed, U.S. and South Korean defense officials said.
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North Korea tests another ballistic missile engine: US officials
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Mar. 28 (ANI): U.S. defense officials have claimed that recently North Korea conducted another ballistic missile engine test.
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U.S. military launches investigation into alleged mosque strike in Syria
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D. C. [USA], Mar. 22 (ANI): The U.S. military has launched a formal investigation into last week's airstrike in northern Syria after locals reported that a mosque was struck and more than 40 people killed, the CNN reported citing two U.S. defense officials.
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