US wants Ukraine to win the war against Russia: Pentagon
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said that Ukrainian lives are destroyed, hence America want to see the war end.
Apr 09, 2022, 06:15 AM IST
Deadly Kabul airport attack last year was not preventable, says Pentagon
The blast took place at Abbey Gate outside the Kabul airport on August 26 and killed 11 U.S. Marines, a sailor and a soldier, who were screening the thousands of Afghans trying to flee the country after the Taliban takeover.
Feb 05, 2022, 07:21 AM IST
Russia will stage attack by Ukrainian military to use as excuse for invasion, says Pentagon
The Pentagon believes Russia is going to produce some graphic propaganda video, which would contain corpses and actors depicting mourners, destroyed locations and military equipment, its spokesperson John KirbyKirby said.
Feb 04, 2022, 07:37 AM IST
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests COVID positive with mild symptoms, says Pentagon
Austin, 68, said he was fully vaccinated and received a booster in October.
Jan 03, 2022, 07:45 AM IST
No US soldiers to be punished over Afghan civilian drone strike deaths, says Pentagon
The botched drone strike was carried out just days after a suicide bomber struck outside Hamid Karzai International Airport, killing 13 US service members and at least 170 Afghans, while coalition forces raced to evacuate people.
Dec 14, 2021, 06:41 AM IST
Congress demands apology from PM Narendra Modi over 'clean chit' to China, cites Pentagon report on Arunachal Pradesh
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said the Chinese intrusion has now been confirmed by the Pentagon to the US Congress in its annual report.
Nov 07, 2021, 11:40 AM IST
China continues ‘incremental and tactical actions’ to press territorial claims with India: US
The Pentagon said despite the ongoing diplomatic and military dialogues to reduce border tensions, China has continued "taking incremental and tactical actions" to press its claims at the LAC.
Nov 04, 2021, 06:47 AM IST
US offers payments, relocation to family of Afghans killed in botched drone attack
The drone strike in Kabul killed as many as 10 civilians, including seven children.
Oct 16, 2021, 08:31 AM IST
US has ‘honest concerns’ about terrorist safe havens in Pakistan
Afghanistan and the US have criticised Pakistan in the past for allowing Taliban fighters to cross into Pakistan where they are provided safe havens.
Oct 01, 2021, 08:34 AM IST
Pentagon rubbishes reports about US military abandoning service dogs in Afghanistan
The Pentagon, while categorically denying that any service dog that had worked with the US military was left behind in the country, also acknowledged that a series of social media posts about the non-military evacuation of Kabul pets caused widespread confusion.
Sep 01, 2021, 13:33 PM IST
US will continue to conduct drone strikes in Afghanistan if and when needed
The US launched many drone strikes against an individual described as an 'ISIS-K planner' as well as a suspected suicide car bomber in recent days.
Sep 01, 2021, 07:01 AM IST
Over 5,200 US troops in Kabul, 7,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan since August 14: Pentagon
"The US military footprint and Kabul now has more than 5,200 total troops on the ground. Kabul airport remains secure and open for flight operations. There are now multiple gates that have access for entry into the airfield," said Major General Hank Taylor.
Aug 20, 2021, 06:42 AM IST
US: Violence reported from outside Pentagon, officer stabbed to death, suspect killed
A Pentagon police officer was stabbed to death during a burst of violence at a transit center and a suspect was shot and killed. The US military HQ was temporarily placed on lockdown, the Pentagon told reporters.
Aug 04, 2021, 07:07 AM IST
Monitoring Taliban's sweeping advances in Afghanistan 'with deep concern', says Pentagon
Pentagon said that it is working with the Afghan military to encourage them to use the capacity and the capability that they have.
Jul 12, 2021, 14:15 PM IST
UFOs can't be explained, says Pentagon's intelligence report
A report from the US task force dedicated to investigating UFOs or, in the official jargon, UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) has neither confirmed nor rejected the idea such sightings could indicate alien visits to Earth. Rather, it shows the task force hasn't made much progress since first being set up ten months ago.
Jun 29, 2021, 17:05 PM IST
Turkey shows interest in controlling Kabul airport if NATO allies provide support
Turkey is interested in taking control of Afghanistan`s Hamid Karzai International Airport if North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) allies permit, as the United States declares its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Jun 08, 2021, 23:19 PM IST
President Joe Biden bars US investors from 59 Chinese firms as national security measure
The executive order prohibits direct investment in both debt and equity securities but also bans Americans from investing in funds that contain Chinese securities in their portfolios.
Jun 04, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
US aims at helping India develop its own defense industrial base, says Pentagon
The Biden administration is looking at deepening its military and technical cooperation with India by not only providing it with arms and equipment, but also helping New Delhi develop its own defense industrial base, a senior Pentagon official told lawmakers here on Wednesday (March 10).
Mar 11, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
PLA yet to withdraw from several forward positions: Pentagon Commander on India-China LAC clash
During a Congressional hearing, Admiral Philips Davidson, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee that the greatest danger for the United States in this competition with China is the erosion of conventional deterrence.
Mar 10, 2021, 08:33 AM IST
India a critical partner, says Pentagon ahead of QUAD meet
Ahead of the Quad foreign minister meeting later today (February 18), the Pentagon has said that ties with India is critical and a priority. Calling ties with India, "a very important bilateral relationship" Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby said,"India is a critical partner especially when you consider all the challenges in the Indo Pacific region" and US Defence secretary is "prioritizing this relationship, wants to see continuing to grow and develop and to get stronger."
Feb 18, 2021, 16:31 PM IST
