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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.
Published on Dec 02, 2024 10:39 PM IST
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.
Published on Nov 26, 2024 03:02 PM IST
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
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.
Published on Nov 20, 2024 08:54 PM IST
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.
Published on Nov 15, 2024 07:09 AM IST
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.
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.
Published on Nov 14, 2024 08:53 PM IST
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.
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.
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.
Published on Oct 24, 2024 09:51 AM IST
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.
Published on Oct 14, 2024 01:10 PM IST
HT 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
Published on Oct 01, 2024 01:56 PM IST
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.
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
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
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.
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 12:15 PM IST
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
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 06:27 PM IST
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
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.
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 09:38 AM IST
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.
Published on May 22, 2024 04:47 PM IST
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.
Published on May 09, 2024 10:37 PM IST
US military ships are working to build a pier for Gaza aid. It's going to cost at least $320 million
US military ships are working to build a pier for Gaza aid. It's going to cost at least $320 million
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
Published on Apr 25, 2024 10:00 PM IST
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.
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.
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
Pentagon to lift ban on V-22 Osprey flights, 3 months after fatal crash in Japan
Published on Mar 02, 2024 01:40 AM IST
AP |
Pentagon says privacy issues fed secrecy over Austin's cancer care
Pentagon says privacy issues fed secrecy over Austin's cancer care
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.
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
US Defense Secy Austin hospitalised with bladder issue, 'retaining functions' of office
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.
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 10:45 PM IST