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US hopes Austin's recent talks with Chinese counterpart would lead to futu
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 22 (ANI): The United States expects that the recent talks between US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and China's Defense Minister Wei Fenghe will lead to future conversations, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said.
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Do not 'underestimate' China, Defence Minister Fenghe warns US
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 21 (ANI): The US should not underestimate China's determination and capability, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe on Wednesday said during a phone call with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
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US Defense Secy, Rajnath Singh discuss China, Russia at Pentagon
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Monday hosted Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at the Pentagon for talks on the developing defense partnership between the two nations.
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Defence Secretary Austin interacts with Ukrainian troops training in US
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 11 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III on Sunday spoke to the Ukrainian troops training in the United States who are returning home.
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Rajnath Singh embarks on US visit to cement bilateral ties
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that he will leave New Delhi tonight for a visit to the United States from April 10-15 for the fourth India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington DC.
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India US 2+2 dialogue: Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin to welcome Rajnath
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Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III will welcome Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in an enhanced honour cordon ceremony at the Pentagon on April 11 (Sunday).
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Pentagon says US intelligence provided to Ukraine 'making a difference' ag
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States is providing Ukraine with intelligence that is making a difference in its fight against Russia, US Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Ronald Moultrie said during a hearing.
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Putin's aggression 'killed and injured innocent people' in Ukraine: US Sec
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Washington [US], March 10 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's action in Ukraine has "already killed and injured innocent people" and forced over 1.5 million people to "flee their country."
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Amid Ukraine crisis, US Defense Secy speaks with 15 NATO ally, European co
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Washington [US], February 25 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with fifteen of his NATO ally and European counterparts regarding Russia's military operations in Ukraine, Pentagon informed on Friday.
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US Defense Secy Austin to visit Lithuania on Saturday
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Vilnius [Lithuania], February 17 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Lithuania on Saturday, where he will discuss security in the Baltic region with the country's leadership and military officials, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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US intelligence community still looking into recent cyberattack on Ukraine
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The US intelligence community is continuing to gather details about a recent cyberattack on a number of Ukrainian state and bank websites, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Thursday.
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US Defense Secretary Austin to travel to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensio
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 15 (ANI): Amid heightened tension between Russia and Ukraine, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will be travelling to European countries Belgium, Poland, and Lithuania.
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