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China doesn't want India to closely partner with US: Pentagon
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On China Military Report, which details Chinese strategy, aims, and capabilities, Pentagon said this congressionally mandated report serves as an authoritative assessment of the DOD's pacing challenge and the current course of the country's military.
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From 400 China's nuke stockpile to swell to 1500 by year 2035: US Report
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In a report titled "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (PRC), Pentagon said Beijing probably accelerated its nuclear expansion last year, surpassing the operational 400 nuclear warheads stockpile.
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Chinese defence minister says ready to hold meeting with US counterpart
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On Saturday, the Chinese defence ministry said Wei would participate in the ninth ADMM-Plus from November 20-24 in Cambodia. Ahead of his Cambodia visit, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Pentagon must remain clear-eyed about the threat of China.
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"Low probability" Ukraine can push Russia entirely out of its territory: T
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Despite the opportunity to end the war, Gen Milley said Russia is using the time to regroup its forces and striking the depth and breadth of Ukraine without any military purpose.
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Biden holds emergency roundtable meeting with world leaders: White House
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The meeting took place Tuesday night after reports emerged on Russian-made missiles landing in Poland earlier in the day. Moscow has denied and described it as an effort to escalate the situation in Ukraine, the Sputnik news agency reported.
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Poland summons Russian envoy over 'missile' incident as NATO calls emergen
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
On November 15, Polish media reported that two missiles fell on the territory of Poland in the Lubelskie province bordering Ukraine. The Russian Defence Ministry dismissed reports, saying its military has performed no strikes targeting the Ukrainian-Polish border zone.
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NATO 'monitoring situation' in Poland, alliance chief says after missiles
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
On Tuesday, media reports emerged of two Russian missiles possibly landing within Polish territory near the border with Ukraine. Top NATO and US officials have said they are looking into reports of Russian missiles falling within the territory of the NATO member.
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Looking into reports Russian missiles hit inside Poland: Pentagon
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
On Tuesday, media reports emerged of two Russian missiles possibly landing within Polish territory near the border with Ukraine. Ryder said the Pentagon does not have any information to corroborate the reports at this time.
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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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Staffer of US lawmaker sacked for working on behalf of Chinese Embassy: Re
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Barbara Hamlett worked as a scheduler for Don Beyer. The National Review report said Barbara allegedly reached out to other Congressional staffers and attempted to arrange meetings between them and Chinese Embassy officials.
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"Russia an acute threat, China- the only competitor": US defence strategy
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
At a conference at the Pentagon detailing the DoD National Defence Strategy, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin described "Russia as an acute threat" and China as "the only competitor."
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US plans to fortify defense ties with India to deter China: Pentagon
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The Biden administration plans to cement its defence ties with India to tame China.
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