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China's military taking dangerous actions to deter US forces in Asia-Pacif
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In the past two years, the US has recorded more "coercive and risky" air intercepts by the Chinese military than in the previous decade, the US Defense Department said in its annual report to Congress on China's military might.
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US planning to announce new sanctions against Russia, China
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The US Defense Department just released the 2022 China Military Power Report last week, and both China and Russia were central in October's National Defense Strategy.
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US sending more weapons to Ukraine via maritime routes: Reports
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 28 (ANI): The US Defense Department has started sending the shipment of weapons to Ukraine by sea, according to The Washington Post citing US defense officials.
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US left USD 7 bln worth high-tech military equipment in Taliban's hands
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 18 (ANI): United States, at the time of the withdrawal of its troops from Afghan soil one year back, left military equipment of USD 7 billion worth in the hands of the Taliban, media reports said citing sources.
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Chinese-made Huawei devices could disrupt US nuclear communication
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 24 (ANI): The FBI has unravelled that equipment built by Chinese company Huawei, installed on cell towers near US military bases, is capable of disrupting US nuclear arsenal communications, a media report said.
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Ukraine receives fighter planes, spare parts to increase fleet size: Penta
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], April 20 (ANI): Ukraine has received additional aircraft and spare parts to increase their fleet size amid the conflict with Russia, US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said on Tuesday (local time).
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US rejects Russian, Chinese claims of biological weapons being used in Ukr
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 11 (ANI): The United States is not assisting Ukraine with biological weapons in its war with Russia and there are no indications that biological weapons are being used by Ukraine, said a US Defense Department official.
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Nothing indicates China's intention to get involved in Ukraine: Pentagon
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): The United States does not see that China intends to be involved in the situation in Ukraine in any way amid ongoing tension, US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said Sunday.
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Lockheed Martin wins USD 492mln deal to provide more F-35 jet support serv
Updated : 4 years, 4 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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Pentagon says stranded Afghan pilots to be evacuated from Tajikistan soon
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US] November 10 (ANI): A group of nearly 200 stranded Afghan refugees, including military pilots, will soon be evacuated from Tajikistan after they fled Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover, US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said.
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Pentagon declines to comment on COVID-19 situation in Gitmo amid surge of
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US] August 25 (ANI/Sputnik): The US Defense Department declined to comment on Sputnik's request about the coronavirus situation in Guantanamo Bay detention facility amid reports that Cuba is experiencing a surge of new cases.
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Taliban believes it can gain governance through force: Pentagon
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 12 (ANI): Pentagon has said the continued advance by the Taliban is evidence its leaders believe they can take over Afghanistan by force rather than engaging in negotiations.
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