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US, UK defence chiefs discuss 'concerning' Russian military activity: Pent
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 6 (ANI/Sputnik): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and his UK counterpart Ben Wallace discussed so-called concerning Russian military activity near Ukraine's border, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said in a statement.
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Lockheed Martin wins USD 492mln deal to provide more F-35 jet support serv
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 29 (ANI/Sputnik): Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has won a more than $492 million US Navy modification contract to provide logistics support for delivered F-35 jets for the Air Force, Marine Corps and the Navy, the US Defense Department said.
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Taiwan could join RIMPAC naval exercise following the US defence policy bi
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], December 11 (ANI): Taiwan navy could join Rim of the Pacific Exercise from next year under a defense policy bill for the fiscal year 2022 passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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US report reaffirms China's expansionist attitude
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 8 (ANI): A recent report submitted by the US Defence Department on military and security developments made by China in the year 2020 has reaffirmed Beijing's expansionist attitude, a media report said.
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US focused on evacuation of its citizens from Afghanistan: US Defence Secr
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 20 (ANI): America is focused on the evacuation of its citizens from Afghanistan, and will keep working on it, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday.
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Pentagon taking steps to strengthen force's economic security: US Defence
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The US Department of Defence is taking steps to strengthen the economic security of its force by providing housing relief and bolstering food security, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday.
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Turkey, U.S. agree to continue F-16 talks
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], November 17 (ANI/Xinhua): A meeting over Turkey's demand to acquire F-16 fighter jets between Turkish and US defence officials was conducted in a "positive and constructive atmosphere" in Washington, said Turkey's Defense Ministry on Wednesday.
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India, US discuss bilateral defence cooperation in a military-level talk
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) Lieutenant General CP Mohanty on Monday spoke with General Charles Flynn, Commanding General, United States Army Pacific.
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Washington should make move against China before it occupies Taiwan, says
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): Amid Beijing's increased military incursions in Taiwan, a US defence expert said that Washington may not be able to drive China out of Taiwan if it attacks and occupies the democratic island.
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China conducts influence operations to target media, businesses in US, oth
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 3 (ANI): China conducts influence operations, which target cultural institutions, media organisations, business, academic, and policy communities in the US, other countries, and international institutions, to achieve outcomes favourable to its strategic objectives,
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US State Dept, Pentagon withholding 'crucial information' about Afghanista
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 30 (ANI): The US government's Afghanistan watchdog has slammed the US Defence and State Department for withholding "crucial information" about US operations during the 20-year military presence.
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Turkey, US discuss F-35 dispute
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], October 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Turkish and US defence ministries held a meeting in Turkey's capital Ankara to resolve the conflict on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, the Turkish defence ministry said on Thursday.
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