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US military says 2 killed after strikes on drug carrying vessel in east Pa
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reposted the video of the Southern Command action on the boat, which was allegedly carrying drugs.
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US Defence Secretary summons 800 generals, admirals to unprecedented Virgi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The directive calls for top officers to attend a Tuesday meeting at Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia, where Hegseth is expected to deliver a short address on military standards and "warrior ethos." Invitations were sent to all officers with the rank of brigadier general or rear
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Jaishankar calls India-US defence ties 'most consequential' during Pentago
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth in Pentagon, where he highlighted the strategic significance of India-US defence ties, calling it "one of the most consequential pillars" of the relationship between both nations.
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US Defence Secretary confirms success of operation against Iran, says nucl
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a media briefing with Chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine, Hegseth said that the US successfully conducted precision strikes in Iran's Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz.
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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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"Good conversation but not conversation that will lead to immediate peace"
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Trump said that his conversation with Putin was "good" but "not a conversation that will lead to immediate peace."
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Joe Kasper steps down as Chief of Staff to Defence Secretary Hegseth, move
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's chief of staff, Joe Kasper, officially stepped down from his position on Thursday, according to a report by The Washington Post.
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US: Pete Hegseth shared military operation details in private chat includi
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive details about a planned military operation targeting the Houthis in Yemen through a private Signal group chat on his personal phone. The group included his wife, legal counsel, and brother, CNN reported, citing three sources.
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US to strengthen military ties with Philippines to counter China's aggress
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters, he announced that US will deploy more advanced military assets for joint training, improve interoperability for "high-end operations," and focus on strengthening defense industrial cooperation.
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Trump replaces Biden's pick for US General with Razin
Updated : 1 year ago IST
This announcement came shortly after the US Defence Secretary fired both the Chief of the US Navy and the Vice Chief of the Air Force. Caine, a retired officer and not a current four-star General, was lauded by Trump for his expertise as a pilot, national security expert, and successful entr
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US Defence Secretary removes Trump critic General Mark Milley's security d
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In second full day of his job, Hegseth ordered the department's inspector general to start a probe into Milley's "conduct" to determine whether a review of his rank is needed.
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"Made sweeping upgrades to posture in Indo-Pacific": US Defence Secy Lloyd
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Outgoing US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin highlighted the strides made by the US under the Biden administration, during his farewell speech delivered on Friday. He noted that the US made sweeping upgrades to its position in the Indo-Pacific, intensely focussed on the challenge posed by Chi
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