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US asks India, China to reduce tension through direct dialogue
World | Jul 22, 2017, 04:55 PM IST“We encourage India and China to engage in direct dialogue aimed at reducing tensions and free of any coercive aspects,” Gary Ross, a Defence Department spokesman said.
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Pentagon pulled up for not appointing point person for India
World | Jul 19, 2017, 02:28 PM ISTThe Senate Armed Services Committee, in its report running into more than 600 pages, has voiced concern over the growing gap between the overarching goals of the Indo-US defence ties.
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Pentagon asked to work with India in cyber, space operating domain
World | Jul 19, 2017, 09:55 AM IST“Looking ahead to the future of the US Major Defence Partnership with India, the committee encourages the Department to work closely with India in the cyber and space operating domains," a US Senate committee said.
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‘Identify larger role for India in Afghanistan’: US Senate to Pentagon
World | Jun 30, 2017, 11:32 AM ISTAlaska Senator Dan Sullivan moved a resolution in this regard which was unanimously passed by the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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Afghan-oriented militants getting support from Pakistani govt, says Pentagon
World | Jun 21, 2017, 04:14 PM ISTIn a damning report, the Pentagon has said Afghan-oriented militant groups, including the Taliban and Haqqani Network, benefit from "support" from elements of the Pakistan government
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India most reliable partner for Afghanistan: Pentagon
World | Jun 21, 2017, 01:21 PM ISTIndia is Afghanistan's most reliable regional partner, the Pentagon has said in its latest Afghan report.
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Border tension continues between India and China despite growing economic ties: Pentagon
World | Jun 07, 2017, 01:37 PM IST“Tensions persist along disputed portions of the Sino- Indian border, where both countries patrol with the armed forces,” the Pentagon report said.
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China likely to set up military base in Pakistan, says Pentagon
World | Jun 07, 2017, 12:26 PM ISTThe Pentagon report claims that China is likely to set up military bases in Pakistan and other countries with whom it shares common strategic interests.
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In a first, Pentagon successfully tests ICBM defence system
World | May 31, 2017, 07:11 AM ISTThe successful test of ICBM defence system comes amid mounting missile threat to US from North Korea.
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SpaceX launches spy satellite for US in first mission for Pentagon
World | May 01, 2017, 08:03 PM ISTSpaceX launched a top-secret spy satellite for the US Department of Defense on Monday.
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Won't reveal 'mother of all bombs' toll in Afghanistan: Pentagon chief
World | Apr 21, 2017, 10:42 AM ISTU.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday he does not intend to discuss damage estimates from last week's use of the military's most powerful non-nuclear bomb on an Islamic State stronghold in Afghanistan.
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MOAB strike: US releases footage of 'mother of all bombs' being dropped
World | Apr 14, 2017, 11:41 PM ISTThe Pentagon on Friday released the video footage shows the US unleashing the biggest non-nuclear bomb ever against ISIS targets in Afghanistan.
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US sees India as key nation in Asia Pacific region: Pentagon
World | Apr 13, 2017, 12:59 PM ISTPentagon Spokesman Captain Jeff Davis on Wednesday said that the new government has ‘quietly started the process of implementing the recent designation of India as a major defence partner’.
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Russia suspends communications hotline with Pentagon on Syria: Report
World | Apr 08, 2017, 06:50 PM ISTRussia has reportedly suspended a communications hotline with Pentagon on Syria as the two countries clashed in United Nations over US missile strike in the war-torn country.
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FBI releases unseen photographs of 9/11 attacks
World | Apr 01, 2017, 05:15 PM ISTThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States on Friday released a set of photographs of September 11, 2001 attacks on the Pentagon that show the massive devastation in its aftermath. According to
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Top al Qaeda leader behind attack on Sri Lankan cricket team killed in US drone strike: Pentagon
World | Mar 26, 2017, 08:56 AM ISTA US airstrike earlier this month in Afghanistan killed top al Qaeda leader Qari Yasin, the Pentagon said Saturday.
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US Defence Secretary to meet Ajit Doval on March 24, says Pentagon
World | Mar 21, 2017, 08:02 AM ISTTerming India a very strong security partner, the Pentagon on Monday said that US Defence Secretary James Mattis and India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval are likely to discuss a wide range of bilateral security issues on March 24.
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'Must end mad practice of subsidising Pakistan while it undermines US interests'
World | Feb 24, 2017, 06:35 PM ISTIn a stinging indictment for Pakistan for its policy of duplicity in Afghanistan, a former top Pentagon official has said that the US must stop being manipulated by Pakistan and cease all financial and military aid to the troubled nation.
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NATO members must boost defense spending: Pentagon
World | Feb 16, 2017, 11:52 AM ISTIn a sharp ultimatum to NATO members, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis telling allies to increase their military spending by year's end or the Donald Trump’s administration will “moderate its commitment” to them. Echoing President
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Islamic State stronghold in Mosul weakening, says Pentagon
World | Jan 10, 2017, 11:05 AM ISTThe Pentagon has announced that the stronghold of the Islamic State (ISIS) in the Iraqi city of Mosul is weakening.