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Race between China, US for naval dominance to intensify as both push to ex
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Beijing [China], November 1 (ANI): The race between China and the United States to develop a more capable navy is expected to further intensify with Washington planning to equip its destroyers with hypersonic missiles, South China Morning Post reported citing analysts.
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India-US sign defence pact BECA at 2+2 ministerial dialogue
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): India and the United States on Tuesday signed the much-awaited Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), which is the last of four foundational agreements for strengthening defence ties, allowing the militaries of the two countries to share geospat
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US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper, who arrived in India along with Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to participate in the third India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, was accorded the Guard of Honour at the South Block on Monday.
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Trump hits back at James Mattis, calls him world's 'most overrated General
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hit back at former Secretary of Defence James Mattis after he rebuked the former for his leadership as the president of the United States.
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We can unite without Trump: Former Defence Secretary Mattis over countrywi
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 4 (ANI): Amid the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, Former US Secretary of Defence James Mattis on Wednesday criticised US President Donald Trump saying that he is the "the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American peopl
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Rajnath Singh discusses 'regional developments of shared security interest
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held a telephonic conversation with his US counterpart Mark Esper during which the two leaders discussed "regional developments of the shared security interest."
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US, S Korea to delay air drills as 'act of goodwill' to help talks with Py
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], Nov 17 (Sputnik/ANI): In a show of good faith, the United States and South Korea have decided to hold off upcoming joint military exercises to promote denuclearisation efforts in the Korean Peninsula, the US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper said on Sunday.
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Rajnath meets US counterpart Mark Esper on ADMM-Plus margins in Bangkok
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], Nov 17 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with the US secretary of defence, Mark Esper, here on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus).
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US tepid over Yemen ceasefire
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 27 (ANI): The United States has taken a step back in their support for a United Nations (UN) ceasefire in Yemen, despite internationally rallying for a peaceful resolution with calls from US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and US Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis f
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Mattis terms India as closest US ally
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 6 (ANI): Terming India as its major defence partner, United States Secretary of Defence James N. Mattis on Thursday said that the US is elevating the defence relationship to be at par with its closest allies.
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PM Modi, Trump set future directions for India-US relationship
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 6 (ANI): Taking their strategic partnership to a new level, India and United States of America on Thursday sat for the inaugural 2+2 Dialogue. The meeting was attended by External Affairs Minsiter Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US Secretary
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