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US defense chief denies decision to leave Iraq

File photo of US Defense Secretary Mark Esper there is no decision whatsoever to leave Iraq.

Updated on Jan 7, 2020, 7:15 AM IST

‘Baghdad airstrike aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans’: Pentagon

Burning debris are seen on a road near Baghdad International Airport, which according to Iraqi paramilitary groups were caused by three rockets hitting the airport in Iraq, January 3, 2020, in this image obtained via social media. Iraqi Security Media Cell via REUTERS

Published on Jan 3, 2020, 10:05 AM IST

What top Iran commander Qasem Soleimani’s killing means for India

A US strike killed top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani at Baghdad’s airport early Friday.

Updated on Aug 16, 2020, 7:12 PM IST

US President Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander Soleimani: Pentagon

File photo of U.S. President Donald Trump

Updated on Aug 16, 2020, 2:20 AM IST

Pentagon tests long-banned ballistic missile over Pacific

The Pentagon on Thursday flight-tested a missile that had been banned under a treaty

Published on Dec 13, 2019, 7:03 AM IST

Ousted US Navy secretary Richard Spencer made secret deal with Donald Trump, says Pentagon chief

In March the US president intervened to have Richard Spencer taken out of a Navy jail and placed in a Navy hospital, where he had more freedom.

Updated on Nov 26, 2019, 6:08 AM IST

US defense secretary fires navy secretary

Richard V. Spencer

Updated on Nov 25, 2019, 10:26 PM IST

‘Hero’ dog that helped kill Baghdadi to visit White House soon, says Trump

The “hero” dog that assisted the American commandoes in the mission that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr-al Baghdadi will soon visit the White Hous

Updated on Nov 7, 2019, 11:00 AM IST

Hero dog returns to duty after Baghdadi raid, says US general

The military working dog who sustained minor injuries during the raid on the compound of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has returned to service.

Updated on Jul 16, 2020, 7:06 AM IST

US releases video, photos of raid on ISIS chief Baghdadi in Syria

U.S. special forces move towards the compound of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi during a raid in the Idlib region of Syria in a still image from video provided US Department of Defense .

Updated on Jul 16, 2020, 6:49 AM IST

Baghdadi buried at sea by US military: Report

The United States has given the remains of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi a burial at sea and afforded him religious rites according to Islamic custom after he was killed in a U.S. commando raid in Syria on Saturday

Updated on Jul 15, 2020, 6:41 AM IST

US kills ISIS leader Al-Baghdadi in top-secret operation: Report

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Updated on Oct 27, 2019, 3:31 PM IST

US suspends cooperation on jet engine tech

US suspends cooperation on jet engine tech

Published on Oct 25, 2019, 4:16 AM IST

India-US bilateral defence trade to reach $18 billion this year: Pentagon

The Pentagon said the US granted the India Strategic Trade Authority Tier 1 designation last August, providing New Delhi with greater supply-chain efficiency by allowing American companies to export a greater range of dual-use and high-technology items to India under streamlined processes.

Updated on Oct 19, 2019, 8:24 AM IST

Dozens of high-value IS detainees left behind by US forces in Syria: Report

Kurds living in Greece and Greek protesters take part in a demonstration against Turkey's military action in northeastern Syria, in Athens, Greece.

Updated on Oct 14, 2019, 10:05 AM IST

US says up to 1,000 troops to withdraw from northern Syria

Kurds living in Greece and Greek protesters take part in a demonstration against Turkey's military action in northeastern Syria, in Athens, Greece.

Updated on Oct 14, 2019, 10:05 AM IST

US troops in Syria came under fire from Turkish incursion: Pentagon

Turkey is targeting the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a key US ally in the five-year battle to crush the Islamic State group. The SDF lost 11,000 fighters in the US-led campaign.

Updated on Oct 12, 2019, 6:31 AM IST

Donald Trump defends decision to abandon Kurdish allies in Syria

Pentagon and State Department officials held out the possibility of persuading Turkey to abandon its expected invasion. U.S. officials said they had seen no indication that Turkey had begun a military operation by late Monday.

Updated on Oct 8, 2019, 4:16 AM IST

Pak militants may launch attacks in India, says US

Pakistan terror groups may attack India, US and other countries fear.

Updated on Oct 3, 2019, 5:34 AM IST

US to send 200 troops, Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia

The United States announced Thursday the deployment of 200 troops as well as Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia to help the country’s defense in the wake of last month’s attacks on oil installations blamed on Iran. (Representative Image)

Updated on Sep 27, 2019, 7:51 AM IST

After drone attack on Saudi oil facilities, US to send reinforcements to Gulf

Workers repair a damaged refining tower at Saudi Aramco's Abqaiq crude oil processing plant following a drone attack in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia, on Friday.

Updated on Sep 21, 2019, 6:59 AM IST

HT Picks: The Most Interesting Books of the Week

A sequel to a dystopian classic, a look at why we it’s difficult to judge others, and a woman’s guide to a good life -- all that on this week’s reading list!

Updated on Sep 20, 2019, 8:08 PM IST

Roots of terrorism being nurtured by India’s neighbour, says Modi on 9/11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wave at their supporters during launch of National Animal Disease Control Programme for eradication of Foot and Mouth Disease and Brucellosis in livestock, in Mathura, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.

Published on Sep 12, 2019, 12:58 AM IST

US commemorates 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves

Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering

Updated on Sep 11, 2019, 11:20 AM IST

Pentagon approves $3.6 bn funding to build Trump’s wall along Mexican border

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump’s wall along the Mexican border.

Updated on Sep 4, 2019, 4:41 AM IST

Amazon, Microsoft, ‘putting world at risk of killer AI’: Study

The report noted that Microsoft employees had also voiced their opposition to a US Army contract for an augmented reality headset, HoloLens, that aims at “increasing lethality” on the battlefield.

Published on Aug 22, 2019, 7:59 PM IST

US conducts first missile test after exiting cold war era INF treaty

The launch of a conventionally configured ground-based cruise missile on San Nicolas Island off the coast of California on Sunday.

Published on Aug 20, 2019, 11:28 PM IST

With an eye on Russia, China and a horse, Pentagon chief visits Mongolia

US Secretary of the Defense Mark Esper .

Updated on Aug 8, 2019, 12:40 PM IST

Pentagon to review $10 billion contract that Amazon seeks: Report

Pentagon is set to review a $10 billion cloud computing contract that Amazon seeks.

Updated on Aug 4, 2019, 11:15 AM IST

US wants to quickly deploy new missiles in Asia: Esper

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper.

Published on Aug 3, 2019, 5:19 PM IST

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