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US, Australia to cooperate with India to ensure security and stability of
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Officials from the two countries on Saturday met in Brisbane, Australia for the 33rd Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN). The US delegation was led by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Australian delegation included Deputy Prime Minister
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US Senate confirms Indian-American Radha Iyengar Plumb as Dy Under Secreta
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
She won by a vote of 68-30. "By a vote of 68-30, the Senate confirmed Executive Calendar #19 Radha Iyengar Plumb to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense," tweeted the US Senate Periodical Press Gallery.
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US forms "tiger team" to expedite arms sales to Taiwan sooner
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday said that he has assembled the team to ensure that weapons purchased by Taiwan would be delivered sooner.
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More India is strong, more calm things are going to get in the world: Form
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"The human factors remain dominant even as new technology comes in. The Indian Army needs good technology because the more India is strong and speaks for itself, the more calm things are going to get in this world. We want that sort of strength, but we don't need it in the hand of a creat
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Chinese state media terms new US stealth bomber as 'propaganda sample'
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Last week, the US and defence technology company Northrop Grumman jointly revealed the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, the world's first sixth-generation aircraft that will soon be delivered to the US Air Force.
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US reveals secretive B-21 bomber in California
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Delivering his remarks at the ceremony in California, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the B-21's edge will last for decades. Austin explained that the B-21 bomber will not be theater-based, it won't need logistical support to hold any target at risk, and the most sophisticated air
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Winter pause in Ukraine conflict may last up to 6 months: Report
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Rain and soft soil in late November will slow down the movement of both Ukrainian and Russian troops. Possible heavy snowfall and cold weather could also slow down operations on the battlefield.
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US says new USD 1 billion aid for Kiev includes MLRS Munitions, 18 Howitze
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The new United States USD 1 billion package of security assistance for Ukraine includes guided MLRS munitions, 18 more howitzers, 36,000 rounds of artillery ammunition and two additional Harpoon anti-ship missile systems, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Aus
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US sees Indo-Pacific as 'priority theatre', says Indian military power can
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Singapore, June 11 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday underlined the important role of India and other partner countries for peace in the Indo-Pacific region, which he described as a "priority theatre" for Washington.
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Austin's Indo-Pacific visit to contain China's belligerent attitude
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [Austin], June 7 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin will visit the Indo-Pacific to contain Chinese assertiveness and to strengthen US force posture, infrastructure presence and readiness in the region.
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Third Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting Scheduled for June 15 in Bruss
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The third meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will take place on June 15 in Brussels, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Monday.
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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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