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US, its citizens safer after death of ISIS leader in Syria, says Secretary
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J Austin on Thursday said that the United States and its citizens are safer after the death of the leader of ISIS in northwest Syria.
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Additional US troops in Europe not to fight but ensure defense of NATO all
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 2 (ANI/Sputnik): The additional US forces set to be deployed in Europe will not fight in Ukraine, but will ensure protection of the NATO allies, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday.
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Top Republican vows to press Austin, Blinken at secret briefing on conduct
Updated : 4 years, 1 month 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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US Defense chief meets Amir of Qatar, discusses continuing cooperation on
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 1 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Monday (local time) met with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, and discussed shared regional security interests, including continued cooperation on Afghanistan.
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Five Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's air defence zone, 24th intrusi
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], February 1 (ANI): Five Chinese military planes entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Monday, marking the 24th intrusion this month.
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US delivering more shipments of USD 200 mln security package for Ukraine:
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 1 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States will deliver additional shipments as part of the $200 million security package for Ukraine in the coming days, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said.
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China aspires to fill US space by forging ties with Saudi Arabia
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], January 31 (ANI): As the US appears to withdraw from its political and strategic commitment from the Middle East, China wishes to fill that void as countries such as Saudi Arabia have expanded their search for potential security partners.
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighter jet disappears from radar after takeo
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], January 31 (ANI/Xinhua): A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F15 fighter jet disappeared from the radar after taking off from the Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa Prefecture on Monday, NHK cited a Ministry of Defense official.
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UAE Air Defense intercepts ballistic missile launched by Houthis
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Dubai [UAE], January 31 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) air defense systems have intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement from Yemen, the UAE Defense Ministry informs.
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Mexican Defense Ministry says nearly 6 tonnes of meth found in Sinaloa
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Mexico City [Mexico], January 30 (ANI/Sputnik): Mexico's national guard, army, and general prosecution officers seized almost 6 tonnes of methamphetamine including 2,408 kilograms (5,308 pounds) in liquid form at a collection center in the town of Carboneras, the state of Sinaloa, the defens
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Nothing indicates China's intention to get involved in Ukraine: Pentagon
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): The United States does not see that China intends to be involved in the situation in Ukraine in any way amid ongoing tension, US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said Sunday.
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Austin, German Defense Minister discuss Russia's ongoing military build-up
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 29 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Friday (local time) spoke with his German counterpart Christine Lambrecht and both shared their concerns over Russia's military deployments near Ukraine and emphasized their strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty
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