Pentagon chief Carter lands in Afghanistan
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Afghanistan Tuesday for talks with President Ashraf Ghani, days after the United States and NATO pledged to keep thousands of troops in the troubled country.
Jul 12, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
Pentagon chief in Baghdad for talks on IS fight
Pentagon chief Ashton Carter arrived in Baghdad on Monday for talks with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on the fight against the Islamic State group and plans to recapture Mosul from the jihadists.
Jul 11, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
US military lifts ban on transgender personnel
Transgender personnel will no longer be barred from serving openly in the US military, the Pentagon announced Thursday -- a major milestone that immediately attracted criticism.
Jul 01, 2016, 01:04 AM IST
US warns Beijing of `self-isolation` in South China Sea
Beijing`s claim to nearly the entire South China Sea has angered Southeast Asian neighbours and pitted it against the United States.
Jun 04, 2016, 07:29 AM IST
IS fighters in northern Syria 'aspire' to foreign plots: Carter
Anti-IS fighters known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, a US-backed alliance of Kurds and Arabs, this week launched an offensive to capture Manbij.
Jun 03, 2016, 15:11 PM IST
China not interested in any form of 'Cold War'
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday said China was not interested in any form of Cold War and firmly opposed anything that might threaten or harm the country's sovereignty and security.
May 30, 2016, 22:33 PM IST
Chinese actions could erect Great Wall of self-isolation: US
China's military expansion in the disputed South China Sea poses a growing risk to the region's prosperity and its actions could erect a "Great Wall of self- isolation", US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter has warned.
May 28, 2016, 12:29 PM IST
US-CARTER
Observing that countries like Russia and China are modernising their militaries to close the gap they have with the US, Defence Secretary Ashton Carter on Tuesday said the Pentagon is spending heavily to develop next generation of technology to stay ahead of the curve.
May 18, 2016, 00:02 AM IST
China increasing ‘force posture’, troops on Indian border, warns US
China's expanding international economic interests are increasing demands for the PLA Navy (PLAN) to operate in more distant seas to protect Chinese citizens, investments, and critical sea lines of communication.
May 14, 2016, 22:38 PM IST
India deeply appreciates US' engagement in Asia-Pacific: Ashton Carter
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said that the US-led international coalition is determined to defeat ISIS.
Apr 28, 2016, 05:54 AM IST
Iraq`s Mosul will eventually be retaken from Islamic State: Barack Obama
Mosul, in northern Iraq, was overrun during a jihadist offensive in June 2014 and has become an IS stronghold.
Apr 19, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
US protests against China landing its military jets in South China Sea
The US has expressed concern over China landing its military jets on a man-made island in South China Sea and asked Beijing to keep its prior commitments not to deploy military aircraft at its outposts.
Apr 19, 2016, 12:18 PM IST
US defence chief in Iraq to discuss fight against ISIS
US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter made an unannounced visit to Baghdad on Monday for talks with Iraqi officials on the war against the Islamic State jihadist group.
Apr 18, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
US Defense Secretary Carter visits warship in South China Sea
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter visited a warship close to flashpoint waters of the South China Sea on Friday, as Beijing reacted defiantly to an American military build-up in the area.
Apr 15, 2016, 16:12 PM IST
US Defence Secretary Carter to visit warship in South China Sea
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said he would visit a warship close to flashpoint waters of the South China Sea on Friday, as Beijing reacted defiantly to an American military build-up in area.
Apr 15, 2016, 10:49 AM IST
US, Philippines launch joint South China Sea patrols: Ashton Carter
The US said Thursday it has launched joint South China Sea patrols with the Philippines, and will temporarily deploy 275 troops and five warplanes in the country which is locked in a territorial row with China.
Apr 14, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
US defence chief visits Philippines amid sea dispute with China
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in the Philippines on Wednesday to highlight strong and growing military relations with a crucial Southeast Asian ally as China assertively pursues its claims in the South China Sea.
Apr 13, 2016, 18:34 PM IST
China reacts to India-US deal on sharing military logistics: Read what it says
Reacting guardedly to the landmark Indo-US logistics exchange agreement, China Wednesday said India pursues an independent foreign policy but hinted it might raise the issue during Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's visit here next week.
Apr 13, 2016, 17:44 PM IST
US gets remains of World War II soldiers after 70 years, thanks to Modi govt
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter oversaw a repatriation ceremony of US World War II remains from India to the United States.
Apr 13, 2016, 11:39 AM IST
US supports India's rise as capable actor in region: Official
The US supports India's rise as a capable actor in the region and deepening bilateral defence cooperation is a part of it, an Obama administration official said on Tuesday.
Apr 13, 2016, 09:29 AM IST
