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China’s ‘hypersonic missile’ raises concerns over weakness in US defences

A hypersonic air-breathing weapons concept (HAWC) missile as seen in an artist's conception.

Published on Oct 19, 2021, 12:27 PM IST

Indian-American Ravi Chaudhary nominated by Biden to a key position in Pentagon

Former FAA official Ravi Chaudhary.

Updated on Oct 15, 2021, 5:50 AM IST

US has already lost to China in AI fight, says ex-Pentagon software chief

Beijing is heading for global dominance because of its advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning and cyber capabilities, Nicolas Chaillan said.

Published on Oct 10, 2021, 6:33 PM IST

Top al Qaeda leader Salim Abu-Ahmad killed in US strike in Syria: Reports

The US drone strike on September 20 in rebel-controlled northwestern Syria hit a vehicle travelling on a rural road, killing at least one person.

Published on Oct 1, 2021, 11:00 AM IST

Dozens of dogs left at Kabul airport; 'Not ours,' says Pentagon

The photo of dogs left in cages at the Kabul airport surfaced on social media.

Published on Sep 1, 2021, 7:58 AM IST

Afghanistan evacuations enter final phase

Taliban fighters stand guard at a checkpoint near the gate of Hamid Karzai international Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Updated on Aug 29, 2021, 1:45 AM IST

After Taliban's ultimatum, Pentagon says no change in plan for Aug 31 withdrawal

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby during a briefing at the Pentagon in Washington.

Published on Aug 24, 2021, 9:30 PM IST

Biden defends Afghan pullout, says al Qaeda gone; Pentagon contradicts him

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on evacuation efforts and the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington on Friday,

Published on Aug 21, 2021, 11:57 AM IST

Pentagon to send 1,000 troops to help in evacuation

Residents reported sporadic gunfire in the area of the Hamid Karzai International Airport, the main point of evacuations out of Afghanistan, as US troops aided the departure of US personnel after the Taliban entered the Afghan capital.

Updated on Aug 16, 2021, 4:52 AM IST

Covid-19: Pentagon seeks vaccine mandate for US troops

US President Joe Biden had directed the Pentagon to look into “how and when” it will require members of the military to take the vaccine.

Published on Aug 10, 2021, 6:33 AM IST

Pentagon attacker identified as 27-year-old Georgia native, motive still unclear

Police are looking at a scene and items are seen on the ground near a Metrobus outside the Pentagon Metro area, Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the Pentagon in Washington.

Published on Aug 5, 2021, 8:37 AM IST

Chaos near Pentagon leads to officer’s death

A file photo of the Pentagon building. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Published on Aug 4, 2021, 6:14 AM IST

Police officer dead after burst of violence outside Pentagon

The incident occurred on a Metro bus platform that is part of the Pentagon Transit Center, the Pentagon Protection Force Protection Agency tweeted AFP

Published on Aug 4, 2021, 12:02 AM IST

Pentagon reopens after brief lockdown due to shooting near Metro station

Pentagon office in Wahsington (File Photo)

Updated on Aug 3, 2021, 10:08 PM IST

US bombs Taliban camps to help Afghan forces amid troop rollout: Pentagon

FILE PHOTO: Members of the Afghan Special Forces get ready before a combat mission against the Taliban, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, on July 11, 2021.

Published on Jul 23, 2021, 11:04 AM IST

US closing in on total pull-out, says more than 90% completed

An Afghan army soldier walks past Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, MRAP, that were left after the American military left Bagram air base, in Parwan province north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, July 5, 2021.

Updated on Jul 7, 2021, 5:13 AM IST

US govt's report on evidence on UFOs remains inconclusive

The report certainly does not conclude UFOs are alien spacecraft, rather it shows that the task force hasn’t made much progress.

Updated on Jun 28, 2021, 11:48 AM IST

Pentagon working on war footing to begin delivery of supplies to India

“We are determined to help the people of India as they bravely combat this outbreak,” John Kirby said. In picture - 318 Philips Oxygen Concentrators on Air India flight from JFK Airport landed at Delhi Airport.

Published on Apr 27, 2021, 7:14 AM IST

Dispute over Pentagon funds part of White House budget delay

FILE - This March 27, 2008, file photo, shows the Pentagon in Washington. Defense officials say the Pentagon will sweep away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military and will issue new rules that broaden their access to medical care and gender transition. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Published on Apr 2, 2021, 10:23 PM IST

Microsoft’s $10 billion Pentagon deal at risk amid Amazon fight

Published on Mar 5, 2021, 3:59 PM IST

US airstrikes on eastern Syria kill at least 17: Report

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby announced late Thursday that the US military conducted airstrikes in eastern Syria.

Published on Feb 26, 2021, 2:29 PM IST

Pentagon establishes task force to meet China challenge

US President Joe Biden at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US on Wednesday.

Published on Feb 11, 2021, 6:45 AM IST

George Shultz, who led US Cold-War diplomacy, dies

FILE - In this May 7, 2007 file photo, former Secretary of State George Schultz arrives to watch Queen Elizabeth II take part in arrival ceremonies on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Shultz, former President Ronald Reagan’s longtime secretary of state, who spent most of the 1980s trying to improve relations with the Soviet Union and forging a course for peace in the Middle East, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. He was 100. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)

Updated on Feb 8, 2021, 7:04 PM IST

Pentagon will deploy troops to assist Covid-19 vaccine drive

A man wearing a protective mask gives a plastic bag containing his air-sample to be tested using GeNose C19 (GeNose), a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) detection tool, at a train station in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 3, 2021. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

Published on Feb 5, 2021, 10:18 PM IST

Pentagon chief purges defence boards; Donald Trump loyalists out

Former US President Donald Trump looks on at the end of his speech during a rally in Washington.

Published on Feb 3, 2021, 5:59 AM IST

Afghan negotiating team warns Taliban to resume talks

The US Pentagon announced in mid-January that the US military has met its goal of reducing the number of troops in Afghanistan.

Published on Jan 31, 2021, 6:30 PM IST

12 people removed from US Capitol duty after background checks: Pentagon

The soldiers were among 25,000 National Guard members sent to secure Wednesday’s inauguration following a Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol and fears of more violence.

Published on Jan 20, 2021, 2:45 PM IST

Gunmen shoot dead 2 women Supreme Court judges in Kabul

The attack on the judges happened as they were travelling to their office in a court vehicle.

Updated on Jan 17, 2021, 12:56 PM IST

Pentagon says US has dropped to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan

At Trump's order, commanders also cut US troop levels in Iraq to 2,500 from about 3,000 in the same period.

Published on Jan 15, 2021, 8:56 PM IST

Trump administration takes final swipes at China and its companies

Nine Chinese firms were added to the Pentagon's list of companies with alleged ties to the Chinese military, including planemaker Comac and phone maker Xiaomi Corp.

Published on Jan 15, 2021, 2:57 PM IST

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