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  US asks India, China to reduce tension through direct dialogue

  World | July 22, 2017 16:55 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 | July 19, 2017 14:28 IST

  The 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 | July 19, 2017 9:55 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 | June 30, 2017 11:32 IST

  Alaska 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 | June 21, 2017 16:14 IST

  In 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 | June 21, 2017 13:21 IST

  India 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 | June 07, 2017 13:37 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 | June 07, 2017 12:26 IST

  The 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 7:11 IST

  The 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 20:03 IST

  SpaceX 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 | April 21, 2017 10:42 IST

  U.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 | April 14, 2017 23:41 IST

  The 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 | April 13, 2017 12:59 IST

  Pentagon 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 | April 08, 2017 18:50 IST

  Russia 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 | April 01, 2017 17:15 IST

  The 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 | March 26, 2017 8:56 IST

  A 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 | March 21, 2017 8:02 IST

  Terming 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 | February 24, 2017 18:35 IST

  In 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 | February 16, 2017 11:52 IST

  In 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 | January 10, 2017 11:05 IST

  The Pentagon has announced that the stronghold of the Islamic State (ISIS) in the Iraqi city of Mosul is weakening.