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Pete Hegseth faces new bombshell allegations of alcohol, strippers and NDA

Pete Hegseth, who was named in a sexual allegation probe, has a vile and inebriated past of mishandling veterans organisations, claims a new report.

Pete Hegseth is already facing backlash following revelation of 2017 sexual assault allegations against him, raising concerns about his possible nomination. (AP)

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Published on Dec 02, 2024 10:39 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Musk targets Trump’s favorite fighter jet, F-35 'will just get pilots killed'

Elon Musk launched a tirade against Pentagon's modern fighter jets, F-35, saying that drones were the future of air combat.

According to Elon Musk, UAVs, whether autonomous or remotely piloted, provide more accuracy and remove the hazards associated with human pilots.(AP)

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Published on Nov 26, 2024 03:02 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Gaetz exit puts spotlight on other Trump nominees accused of sexual misconduct

USA-TRUMP/MISCONDUCT (ANALYSIS, PIX):ANALYSIS-Gaetz exit puts spotlight on other Trump nominees accused of sexual misconduct

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Published on Nov 23, 2024 12:47 AM IST

Reuters |

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ searching for Pete Hegseth replacement

Donald Trump's transition team, who is apparently very “upset” with Pete Hegseth, is looking for other candidates to manage the Pentagon, claimed a new report.

Trump is reportedly supporting Hegseth for the time being, despite the ambiguity among the transition team.

world news

Published on Nov 20, 2024 08:54 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Pentagon flagged almost two dozen UFO sightings as ‘mysterious’

AARO's recent report highlights 757 UAP sightings, of which 21 are deemed unusual. While no evidence of extraterrestrial life has been found.

Despite speculation, no evidence of extraterrestrial life or advanced foreign technology was found. AARO faces challenges due to limited resources and the need for improved sensor data.(AARO Website)

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Published on Nov 15, 2024 07:09 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Donald Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire: Report

Members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team are drawing up a list of military officers to be fired, two sources said.

Trump has also spoken during the campaign of firing

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Published on Nov 14, 2024 10:20 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

Huge outrage in US as Pentagon official's Veterans Day post depicts Chinese jet

Pentagon's F-35 Joint Programme Office has drawn flak after a now-deleted social media picture seemed to depict a Chinese fighter jet in a Veterans Day homage.

In its report, the South China Morning Post mentioned the social media post intended to honor America's troops on November 11. “Today, and every day, we thank all Veterans and those currently serving for their service and sacrifice,” read the Pentagon official's post.(X)

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Published on Nov 14, 2024 08:53 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Trump likely to name his loyalist as Pentagon chief after first-term tumult

Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary is still up in the air, but it is a sure bet he will look to reshape the Pentagon and pick a loyalist.

In his first administration, Trump hewed toward what he considered strong military men and defense industry executives.(AP via HT)

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Published on Nov 11, 2024 10:29 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

Pentagon is ready to carry out lawful orders of Donald Trump

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reassured US troops of the military's commitment to an orderly transition to Donald Trump's administration.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage to address supporters at his rally, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo(REUTERS)

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Published on Nov 07, 2024 09:26 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

Fact-checking MAGA's viral DoD directive claims

DoD's Directive 5240.01 has been a point of contention online as conspiracy theories and rumours flare out. Experts have now responded to what the update means.

US President Joe Biden is welcomed with military honours upon arrival at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) in Schoenefeld, southeast of the German capital, late on October 17, 2024. US President Joe Biden began a farewell visit to Germany on October 17 for talks with European leaders on support for Ukraine in its war against Russia and on the Middle East conflict.(AFP)

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Published on Oct 24, 2024 09:51 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

US to send Israel THAAD missile defence system: All you need to know

The US pledged its THAAD missile defence system as well as several troops to Israel after Iran warned the country to not get involved.

Israel's defence ministry said on September 26 that it had secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States to support the country's ongoing military efforts, including upgrading air defence systems. (AFP(Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP))

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Published on Oct 14, 2024 01:10 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Ria Amol Wadikar

US gets battle ready for drone warfare, fortifies its military bases with…

US Defence Secretary announced the expansion of the Replicator program to combat future drone warfare

Soliders from the US Army operate a TS-M800 drone during the 'Saber Junction 24' US military and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) training exercise at the US Army's Hohenfels training Area in Hohenfels, Germany(Bloomberg)

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Published on Oct 01, 2024 01:56 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

US sends additional forces to Middle East as tensions soar, Pentagon says

The US is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East given escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, the Pentagon said.

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has been seeking to contain the conflict to Gaza and has repeatedly called for the Israel-Lebanon border crisis to be resolved through diplomacy. (Bloomberg)

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Published on Sep 23, 2024 10:25 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

US shifts one of two aircraft carriers away from Middle East

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/USA-MILITARY:US shifts one of two aircraft carriers away from Middle East

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Published on Sep 13, 2024 02:23 AM IST

Reuters |

Israel still faces threat of attack by Iran, proxies, Pentagon says

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/USA-PENTAGON-IRAN (CORRECTED, UPDATE 1):REFILE-UPDATE 1-Israel still faces threat of attack by Iran, proxies, Pentagon says

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Published on Aug 27, 2024 03:01 AM IST

Reuters |

Rajnath, Austin support free and open Indo-Pacific amid China’s aggressive moves

India and US signed two key agreements to bolster defence cooperation—the Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) to ensure the mutual supply of defence goods.

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh with US counterpart Lloyd Austin (X/@rajnathsingh)

india news

Updated on Aug 24, 2024 12:15 PM IST

ByRahul Singh

India, US sign two pacts to deepen defence cooperation

SOSA comes four years after India and the US signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), the last of four so-called foundational agreements to boost defence cooperation

Additional secretary and director general (acquisition), ministry of defence Samir Kumar Sinha with principal deputy assistant secretary for industrial base policy, US department of defence, Dr Vic Ramdass (X/@SpokespersonMoD)

india news

Updated on Aug 23, 2024 06:27 PM IST

ByRahul Singh

Pentagon finds another $2 billion of accounting errors for Ukraine aid

UKRAINE-CRISIS/ACCOUNTING (PIX):Pentagon finds another $2 billion of accounting errors for Ukraine aid

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Published on Jul 26, 2024 02:40 AM IST

Reuters |

After PM Modi-Putin meeting, US Pentagon's ‘we trust that India will…’ response

The Pentagon has said the US will continue to view India as a strategic partner after as PM Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to Russia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden. (REUTERS file)

india news

Updated on Jul 10, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Where is Gaza aid stuck? US facing security hurdles in delivering help

Pentagon has confirmed, none of the aid unloaded from the temporary pier, constructed off the Gaza coast, has reached people.

People look on as Palestinians inspect boats damaged in Israeli fire, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip May 22, 2024. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled(REUTERS)

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Published on May 22, 2024 04:47 PM IST

ByVertika Kanaujia

US Senator Lindsey Graham warns Pentagon against halting arms supply to Israel

Lindsey Graham warned Pentagon against halting arms supply to Israel during its war against Hamas.

If the US cease using weapons to kill Israel's enemies at a critical time, Lindsey Graham said:

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Published on May 09, 2024 10:37 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

US military ships are working to build a pier for Gaza aid. It's going to cost at least $320 million

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Published on Apr 30, 2024 12:12 PM IST

AP |

UFO caught on camera? Passenger captures shocking photo over LaGuardia Airport

“It’s a little nerve-wracking that someone else saw what I saw,” Michelle Reyes said

Flight passenger captures shocking photo of an alleged UFO over LaGuardia Airport(X, formerly Twitter/ Michelle Reyes)

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Published on Apr 25, 2024 10:00 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

US to give Ukraine $300 million military aid despite lack in funds

It's the Pentagon's first announced security package for Ukraine since December, when it acknowledged it was out of replenishment funds.

Ukrainian soldiers from The 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Mariupol Brigade prepare to fire a multiple launch rocket system(AP)

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Updated on Mar 13, 2024 02:15 AM IST

AP |

Temporary port for Gaza aid to take 'several weeks': US

The process may involve 1,000 U.S. forces, but U.S. troops will not be put on the ground, the Pentagon said.

ashington was working through the details with partner nations in the Middle East.(AP)

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Updated on Mar 09, 2024 01:43 AM IST

Reuters |

Pentagon to lift ban on V-22 Osprey flights, 3 months after fatal crash in Japan

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Published on Mar 02, 2024 01:40 AM IST

AP |

Pentagon says privacy issues fed secrecy over Austin's cancer care

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Published on Feb 27, 2024 01:56 AM IST

AFP |

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital after recent health scare

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Tuesday after undergoing a procedure for a bladder problem.

Austin deals with bladder issue, apologizes for prostate cancer secrecyREUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Feb 14, 2024 08:13 AM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

US Defense Secy Austin hospitalised with bladder issue, 'retaining functions' of office

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Updated on Feb 12, 2024 09:26 AM IST

PTI |

Biden vows response to deadly Jordan attack, reacts on Iran's involvement

Speaking to reporters, Biden confirmed that he had decided on how to react to the Jordan attack, which an Iran-backed militant group is accused of carrying out.

world news

Updated on Jan 30, 2024 10:45 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

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Pete Hegseth, who was named in a sexual allegation probe, has a vile and inebriated past of mishandling veterans organisations, claims a new report.

Elon Musk launched a tirade against Pentagon's modern fighter jets, F-35, saying that drones were the future of air combat.

USA-TRUMP/MISCONDUCT (ANALYSIS, PIX):ANALYSIS-Gaetz exit puts spotlight on other Trump nominees accused of sexual misconduct

Donald Trump's transition team, who is apparently very “upset” with Pete Hegseth, is looking for other candidates to manage the Pentagon, claimed a new report.

AARO's recent report highlights 757 UAP sightings, of which 21 are deemed unusual. While no evidence of extraterrestrial life has been found.

Members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team are drawing up a list of military officers to be fired, two sources said.

Pentagon's F-35 Joint Programme Office has drawn flak after a now-deleted social media picture seemed to depict a Chinese fighter jet in a Veterans Day homage.

Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary is still up in the air, but it is a sure bet he will look to reshape the Pentagon and pick a loyalist.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reassured US troops of the military's commitment to an orderly transition to Donald Trump's administration.

DoD's Directive 5240.01 has been a point of contention online as conspiracy theories and rumours flare out. Experts have now responded to what the update means.

The US pledged its THAAD missile defence system as well as several troops to Israel after Iran warned the country to not get involved.

US Defence Secretary announced the expansion of the Replicator program to combat future drone warfare

The US is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East given escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, the Pentagon said.

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/USA-MILITARY:US shifts one of two aircraft carriers away from Middle East

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/USA-PENTAGON-IRAN (CORRECTED, UPDATE 1):REFILE-UPDATE 1-Israel still faces threat of attack by Iran, proxies, Pentagon says

India and US signed two key agreements to bolster defence cooperation—the Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) to ensure the mutual supply of defence goods.

SOSA comes four years after India and the US signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), the last of four so-called foundational agreements to boost defence cooperation

UKRAINE-CRISIS/ACCOUNTING (PIX):Pentagon finds another $2 billion of accounting errors for Ukraine aid

The Pentagon has said the US will continue to view India as a strategic partner after as PM Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to Russia.

Pentagon has confirmed, none of the aid unloaded from the temporary pier, constructed off the Gaza coast, has reached people.

Lindsey Graham warned Pentagon against halting arms supply to Israel during its war against Hamas.

US military ships are working to build a pier for Gaza aid. It's going to cost at least $320 million

“It’s a little nerve-wracking that someone else saw what I saw,” Michelle Reyes said

It's the Pentagon's first announced security package for Ukraine since December, when it acknowledged it was out of replenishment funds.

The process may involve 1,000 U.S. forces, but U.S. troops will not be put on the ground, the Pentagon said.

Pentagon to lift ban on V-22 Osprey flights, 3 months after fatal crash in Japan

Pentagon says privacy issues fed secrecy over Austin's cancer care

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Tuesday after undergoing a procedure for a bladder problem.

US Defense Secy Austin hospitalised with bladder issue, 'retaining functions' of office

Speaking to reporters, Biden confirmed that he had decided on how to react to the Jordan attack, which an Iran-backed militant group is accused of carrying out.

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