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US hasn't 'moved any troops' in response to Ukraine crisis: Lloyd Austin
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 29 (ANI): The United States has put its troops on "high alert" and hasn't "actually moved any troops" in response to the buildup of Russian troops on Ukraine's border, said US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday (local time).
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Biden signs memo improving cybersecurity across US Defense, intelligence c
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 19 (ANI/Sputnik): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a memorandum to bolster the cybersecurity of the US defense and intelligence communities' networks.
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US Defense Secy Austin condemns terrorist attack in Abu Dhabi, says 'we re
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 19 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Tuesday (local time) condemned the terrorist attack in Abu Dhabi that killed three innocent civilians and targeted civilian infrastructure.
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US House lawmakers to propose Bill to boost Ukraine Defense aid, sanction
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 11 (ANI/Sputnik): House Republicans are set to introduce legislation that would boost US defense aid to Ukraine and reimpose sanctions on Russia if passed, Politico reported, citing a draft copy of the bill.
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests negative for COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 10 (ANI): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has tested negative for COVID-19, and will be resuming office on Monday (local time).
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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19 with mild
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 3 (ANI): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has contracted COVID-19 and will remain quarantined at home for at least five days, he said in a statement released by the US Department of Defense on Sunday (local time).
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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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US Defense Secy speaks with Rajnath Singh, expressed grief over death of C
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 13 (ANI): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday spoke with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and expressed condolences over the passing away of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife, and colleagues in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu.
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'Our thoughts, prayers are with Rawat family and families of other victims
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 9 (ANI): In a condolence message on the demise of India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III on Wednesday (local time) said that they are "deeply saddened by this loss".
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US ready to support Ukraine, help Kiev with defense, Pentagon chief says
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI/Sputnik): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says Washington is concerned about the situation in Ukraine and is ready to support Kiev.
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Pentagon chief says US ready to support Taiwan in face of China's military
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI/Sputnik): China is rapidly strengthening its nuclear capabilities, but Washington is prepared for competition and will also work on supporting Taiwan's ability to defend itself, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
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US to end combat mission in Iraq in 2021, confirms Pentagon
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 21 (ANI): The US military mission in Iraq will be completed before the end of this year during a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Juma Inad, Pentagon confirmed on Saturday.
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