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Trump briefed on military, cyber, psychological options against Iran amid
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Amid escalating anti-governmental protests in Iran and Washington issuing warnings to Tehran over its treatment of the protestors, US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) was briefed on a broad range of military and covert options that could be employed against the Islamic Republic,
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American ex-defence contractor indicted in Germany for espionage attempt o
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The suspect, identified under German privacy laws only as Martin D., has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest at Frankfurt Airport in November 2024. Prosecutors allege that during the summer of 2024, the former US Defence Department contractor reached out multiple times to Chine
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United States: Pentagon orders 1,500 troops, additional assets to southern
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The US Defence Department is sending 1,500 active-duty service members and additional air and intelligence assets to the southern border to augment troops already conducting enforcement operations in that region, Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses said on Wednesday.
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DJI sues US Defence Department over Chinese military ties designation
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
DJI, the world's largest drone maker, filed a lawsuit against the US Defence Department after being labelled as a Chinese military company. DJI claims the designation is inaccurate, causing significant financial harm. The company argues it is neither owned nor controlled by the Chinese milit
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US announces USD 1 billion new security assistance for Ukraine
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The US has announced a new USD 1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a national security supplemental into law, aiming to deliver critical artillery rounds and air defence munitions to Kyiv as "they defend their country and their freedom against
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US deploys cutting-edge military capabilities in Indo-Pacific, supports In
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In order to maintain deterrance in the Indo-Pacific and assist India in bolstering its defence modernisation plans, the United States is currently deploying cutting-edge military capabilities to its allies.
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American forces working in Israel to locate Hamas held hostages, says Pent
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
An official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters, said the commandos would join the FBI, State Department and other US government hostages' recovery specialists in their discussions with Israeli counterparts.
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900 US troops deployed or are being deployed in Middle East: Pentagon offi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Approximately 900 US troops have been deployed or are being deployed to the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Pentagon spokesperson Brigadier General Pat Ryder said on Thursday (local time), CNN reported.
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At 2+2 dialogue, US-India emphasise transformative momentum in ties for In
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The officials underscored the transformative momentum in US-India relations and reaffirmed that a strong US-India partnership is essential to upholding security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
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US successfully completes destruction of chemical weapons stockpile: Blink
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Blinken said US has successfully completed the destruction of its chemical weapons stockpile.
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Price of US Predator drones not finalized, Centre refutes Congress allegat
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The cost of 31 Predator drones, which India will be buying from the United States, is still in the early stage of negotiations and a fair distance away from the final figure, Defence Ministry officials said on Thursday
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Actions forthcoming against Wagner group says US State Department
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The United States Department of State on Tuesday said that Washington will soon announce measures against the Wagner group over its past activities in Africa.
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