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"We will track, map, hunt, and kill them": Pentagon Chief Hegseth on US st
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Three male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the strike, which was conducted in international waters, Hegseth said. "All three terrorists were killed, and no U.S. forces were harmed in this strike."
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China's aggressive military posturing deepens fears of conflict in Indo-Pa
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Pentagon chief Hegseth reiterated that while Washington does not seek confrontation, it "will continue to firmly defend its interests" and maintain sufficient military presence to ensure regional stability.
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Pentagon Chief warns China preparing for war, labels Beijing top threat to
Updated : 9 months ago IST
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that China poses a major threat, citing its military buildup and Taiwan invasion drills. He and top officials stressed the need for US military strength and vigilance, while Taiwan's defence minister said PLA exercises are increasingly aggressive and
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Germany: Biden Administration allocates additional USD 500 million in mili
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The package was announced by US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin during his final trip as Pentagon chief to Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Pentagon Chief reiterates "serious consequences" for Iran if it attacks Is
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, as he spoke with Israeli Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant, reiterated "serious consequences" for Iran if the country chooses to launch a direct military attack against Israel.
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Ukraine conflict eventually to be decided at negotiation table, says Penta
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"I think eventually this conflict will be decided at a negotiation table but when that point comes it is hard to predict still," Austin said after a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on September 6.
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US announces fresh aid package of USD 100 million for Ukraine
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The United States on Monday announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth USD 100 million. It comes at a time when the US Secretary of Defence is on a visit to Kyiv, according to The Hill.
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US will continue to support allies as they resist China's 'bullying' behav
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that Washington stands with the nations resisting China's "bullying behaviour," as he began bilateral talks in Australia to oppose Beijing's sweeping claims in the Asia-Pacific.
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US, South Korea to extend joint air exercise amid North Korea missile laun
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
After North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday (Seoul time), South Korea and the US have agreed to extend their large-scale joint air exercise by another day, Seoul's defence minister said Thursday following his talks with the Pentagon chief, Lloyd Austin.
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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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Pentagon Chief denies Ukraine conflict turning into proxy war, says US not
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 27 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in an interview said he does not believe the conflict in Ukraine is a proxy war between the United States and Russia.
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