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Pentagon reiterates importance of India-US defence relationship
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
India has been designated as a major defence partner of the United States. It puts India on par with the closest allies and partners of the US. India's Major Defence Partner status has been made a part of the India Amendment in the National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA), 2017 of the US.
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US announces military assistance worth over USD 3.75 billion for Ukraine,
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The security assistance announced for Ukraine includes 50 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles with 500 TOW anti-tank missiles and 250,000 rounds of 25mm ammunition.
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China slams new US Defense Act, terms it 'political provocation'
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
On December 24, US President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2023, which contains several provisions to deal with China's growing assertiveness and provide support to Taiwan.
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US President Joe Biden signs USD 858 billion defence authorization bill
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Biden said the Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support the country's national defence, foreign affairs, and homeland security.
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Chinese, Russian influence 'destabilizing' Africa, warns US Defence Secy A
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, at a panel with several African presidents at the start of the three-day summit, warned of a different approach by China and Russia.
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US announces military assistance worth USD 275 million for Ukraine
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The package includes additional ammunition for high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS), 80,000 155mm artillery rounds and counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems equipment.
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US Defence chief raises concern about Beijing's 'dangerous' behaviour
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
US Defence Secretary discussed the Russia-Ukraine war and underscored how the United States and China oppose using nuclear weapons or threats to use them.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets counterparts from US and Australia in
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles in Cambodia.
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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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Zelenskyy thanks US Prez Biden for announcing military aid for Ukraine
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the assistance package includes Avenger air defence systems and missiles for Hawk air defence systems.
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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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Jaishankar condoles death of former US Defence Secretary Ash Carter
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday condoled the death of Former US Defence Secretary Ash Carter calling his death as a 'great loss' to not only his country but to his 'many friends' across the world.
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