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India-US defence sales at an all-time high: Pentagon

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US secretary of defence James Mattis at a joint press conference after the India-US 2 + 2 Dialogue, in New Delhi on September 6, 2018.

Updated on Feb 13, 2019, 7:25 AM IST

US, India in talks over missile defence collaboration: Pentagon

As part of its Indo-Pacific strategy, the Trump administration now seems to be more than inclined to let India procure its missile defense system with talks between the two countries having already started Making an appearance before the prestigious Hudson Institute think-tank, under secretary of defence for policy John Rood said.

Updated on Feb 8, 2019, 3:03 PM IST

Open up and say ‘ahh’: Donald Trump to undergo annual medical exam

Trump was traveling to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center outside Washington on Friday for a follow-up to his first annual medical checkup as president.

Updated on Feb 8, 2019, 2:07 PM IST

Pentagon sending 3,750 additional soldiers to US-Mexico border

Members of the US military install multiple tiers of concertina wire along the banks of the Rio Grande near the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border, in Laredo, Texas on November 16.

Updated on Feb 5, 2019, 12:45 AM IST

Donald Trump brings back controversial White House doctor

US president Donald Trump.

Updated on Feb 4, 2019, 3:33 PM IST

Pentagon sending 3,750 extra US forces to border with Mexico

US army soldiers walk as a NATO helicopter flies overhead.

Updated on Feb 4, 2019, 9:32 PM IST

US, India discuss potential missile defence cooperation: Pentagon

The Trump administration has discussed a potential missile defence cooperation with India as part of its effort to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership, the Pentagon has said, asserting that New Delhi is a “key element” in America’s Indo-Pacific strategy.

Updated on Jan 18, 2019, 2:51 PM IST

China leading world in Hypersonic missile technology: Pentagon

Chinese military vehicles carrying DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missiles.

Published on Jan 16, 2019, 9:23 AM IST

Donald Trump to pull out 7,000 troops from Afghanistan, Kabul unfazed

The Donald Trump administration had earlier announced withdrawal of American troops from Syria.

Updated on Dec 22, 2018, 12:12 AM IST

US withdrawal from Syria carries serious risks

The US presence on the ground was too thin to prevent a resurgence of ISIS. What mattered was the US support to Kurdish and Arabic forces fighting against ISIS

Updated on Dec 21, 2018, 7:31 AM IST

‘We have defeated ISIS in Syria,’ claims Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump said the US has “defeated ISIS in Syria” amid reports that he wants to withdraw the approximately 2,000 American troops fighting in the country.

Updated on Dec 19, 2018, 8:33 PM IST

India, United States agree to accelerate defence and security ties as Sitharaman meets Mattis at Pentagon

India and the US have agreed to accelerate defence and security ties as Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met her American counterpart James Mattis.

Published on Dec 4, 2018, 12:20 PM IST

Pentagon will send green-card holders to recruit training

About 18,000 US troops were green-card holders at the beginning of the Trump administration, and about 5,000 joined the military each year before the stricter policy, Pentagon officials have said.

Published on Dec 4, 2018, 12:17 PM IST

‘We will work it out’, US assures India on Russian S-400

India recently placed an order for five S-400 missile defence systems, for an estimated $5 billion.

Updated on Dec 4, 2018, 10:05 AM IST

US suspends $1.66 billion security aid to Pakistan, days after Trump’s ‘damn thing’ barb

The US has suspended US $1.66 billion in security assistance to Pakistan after President Donald Trump’s directive, the Pentagon has said.

Updated on Nov 21, 2018, 9:45 PM IST

Predator drones on top of Nirmala Sitharaman’s agenda in US visit

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on a three-day bilateral visit to US in December first week with the acquisition of weaponized Predator drones and anti-missile shield for Delhi on top of the agenda with Pentagon.

Updated on Nov 17, 2018, 11:23 AM IST

US President Donald Trump hints Pentagon chief Jim Mattis may be planning to quit

President Donald Trump hinted that US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis may be planning to quit his administration, and described the former U.S. Marine Corps general as “sort of a Democrat.”

Updated on Oct 14, 2018, 8:05 PM IST

Google no longer in the race for $10bn cloud computing contract with Pentagon

Google was provisionally certified in March to handle US government data with “moderate” security, but Amazon.com Inc and Microsoft Corp have higher clearances.

Updated on Oct 9, 2018, 10:13 PM IST

Sundar Pichai met Pentagon officials over AI drone project Maven: Reports

Google CEO Sundar Pichai last week met Republican lawmakers and agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee in November to allay concerns over privacy issues and the tech giant’s entry into the Chinese market.

Updated on Oct 6, 2018, 12:30 PM IST

Pentagon asks Pakistan to use influence over Taliban to bring them to the negotiations table

US Central Command Commander General Joseph Votel said Pakistan must ensure that Taliban fighters do not enter its territory for aid or medical care.

Updated on Oct 5, 2018, 12:34 PM IST

India, Russia to sign S-400 air defence systems deal during Vladimir Putin’s visit: Kremlin aide

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India this week.

Updated on Oct 2, 2018, 10:31 PM IST

‘Look, this wasn’t news to Pakistanis’: Top Trump official on $300 million aid cut

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , during his upcoming meeting with Imran Khan, army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, would convey the same message of acting tough on terrorist organisations in Pakistan.

Updated on Sep 5, 2018, 6:49 PM IST

US to scrap $300 million aid due to ‘lack of decisive actions’ in a big blow to Pakistan

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive language has especially angered Pakistani officials.

Updated on Sep 2, 2018, 8:16 AM IST

Before 2+2 summit, US seeks to downplay fears of sanctions on India over Russia arms deals

Just days before, a Pentagon official warned that there were no guarantees of a special waiver if India concludes new arms deals with Russia.

Updated on Sep 1, 2018, 7:05 AM IST

Boeing to develop unmanned refueling drones for US Navy

The Pentagon is the US defense department headquarters.

Updated on Aug 31, 2018, 10:31 AM IST

Can’t guarantee US waivers for buying Russian arms, Pentagon official cautions India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington DC.

Updated on Aug 30, 2018, 8:25 PM IST

India, US may sign security agreement during 2-plus-2 dialogue

The Comcasa agreement allows India to operate on high-end secured communication equipment installed on American platforms acquired by Indian armed forces, such as C-130 J, C-17, P-8I aircraft, and Apache and Chinook helicopters.

Updated on Aug 30, 2018, 6:59 AM IST

US Congress passes bill to slash Pakistan’s defence aid to $150 million

The US has also voiced its disapproval of growing Chinese involvement in Pakistan, adding to tensions in bilateral ties.

Updated on Aug 3, 2018, 12:11 AM IST

Trump orders Pentagon to create a ‘space force’, ensure American dominance

President Donald Trump shows off a "Space Policy Directive" after signing it during a meeting of the National Space Council in the East Room of the White House, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Washington.

Updated on Jun 18, 2018, 11:01 PM IST

Modi, Mattis pledge to continue strong US-India strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting the US Defence Secretary James Mattis in Singapore.

Updated on Jun 4, 2018, 8:11 AM IST

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