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In Laos, Rajnath Singh holds talks with US counterpart Lloyd Austin, highl
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"It is always a matter of immense joy to meet my friend, Lloyd Austin. He has been a great friend to India. His contribution towards strengthening the India-US defence partnership has been exemplary," Singh posted on X.
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Russia says will notify before using new 'Oreshnik' mid-range missile, whi
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a televised address on November 21 evening, Putin said that there are currently "no countermeasures for the Oreshnik missile" and assured that Russia will issue notifications before using this type of missile, state media reported.
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US announces new USD 275 million security assistance package for Ukraine
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The USD 275 million worth of assistance consists of the 70th tranche of military aid to Ukraine, which the Biden Administration has provided to Ukraine from DoD stockpiles since August 2021, includes ammunition for HIMARS, artillery, anti-tank systems, UAVs, and other equipment the Pentagon
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Lloyd Austin congratulates Israel's new Defence Minister Katz, pledges "ir
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Sharing a post on X, Austin wrote, "I held an introductory call yesterday with the new Israeli Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, and congratulated him on his recent appointment. I reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and support for its right to defend itsel
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US "strengthening" military in West Asia; UK, France, Germany warn Iran ag
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a joint statement said they are deeply concerned by the heightened tensions in the region, united in our commitment to de-escalation and regional stability.
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US to deploy more fighter jets, warships in West Asia
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The move comes as the US anticipates potential retaliation from Iran over the recent killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Tehran and its proxies have vowed revenge for the killing of Haiyeh and a top Hezbollah commander, Fouad
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Amidst growing concerns over China, US to upgrade military command in Japa
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A US-Japan Security Consultative Committee meeting also referred to as the "2+2" in Tokyo today was attended by the US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Japan Minister of Defence Kihara Minoru apart from US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and the Japanese foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa.
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US to announce USD 2.3 billion more in military assistance for Ukraine
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The United States will soon announce more than USD 2.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine, US Defence Secretary Llyod Austin said on Tuesday, reported CNN.
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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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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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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 to "move immediately" Patriot missiles to Ukraine in USD 6 bn aid packa
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"This is the largest security assistance package that we've committed to date," Austin told a news conference at the Pentagon, adding that the US would "move immediately" to get the supplies to Ukraine.
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