US removes LeT from terror list in key defence bill on Pentagon's request: Report
The US bill stipulates withholding half the amount from its Pakistan aid if it fails to take demonstrable action against terror groups.
Nov 20, 2017, 21:58 PM IST
Pentagon discloses data on sexual assault reports on military bases
Sexual assault in the military, which is defined as anything from groping to rape, is believed to be significantly higher than the number of reports.
Nov 18, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
Pentagon re-tweets post calling for Trump's resignation, then clarifies
The tweeter user has asked Trump to step down over allegations of 'sexual assault' against him and other politicians.
Nov 17, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
US bombers stage North Korea show of force
The US military, in a show of force, flew bombers in international airspace over waters east of North Korea, the Pentagon announced.
Sep 24, 2017, 13:20 PM IST
US bombers, fighters, stage show of force off North Korean coast
The Pentagon said the mission was designed to show the many military options US President Donald Trump had to deal with the grave threat presented by the North Korean nuclear program.
Sep 24, 2017, 00:02 AM IST
#NeverForget - America pays poignant tribute to victims of 9/11 terror attacks
Thousands of Americans on Monday paid tribute to the 2,977 people killed on September 11, 2001.
Sep 11, 2017, 22:01 PM IST
11,000 US troops in Afghanistan, acknowledges Pentagon
About 11,000 US troops are serving in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, thousands more than it has previously stated.
Aug 31, 2017, 06:59 AM IST
United States, South Korea to begin 10-day military drill next week: Pentagon
The US and South Korea would begin a 10-day-long annual military exercise next week, the Pentagon said today amid the continued provocative behaviour from North Korea.
Aug 18, 2017, 22:51 PM IST
US forces to stay in Syria for decades, say militia allies
Washington's main Syrian ally in the fight against Islamic State says the U.S. military will remain in northern Syria long after the jihadists are defeated, predicting enduring ties with the Kurdish-dominated region.
Aug 17, 2017, 20:48 PM IST
US soldiers in Iraq were killed by artillery 'mishap': Pentagon
A U.S. Army artillery "mishap" was responsible for the deaths of two U.S. service members in northern Iraq over the weekend, a Pentagon official said on Monday.
Aug 15, 2017, 06:34 AM IST
North Korea must 'stand down' in its pursuit of nuclear weapons: Pentagon chief
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis on Wednesday warned North Korea to stop pursuing nuclear weapons and stop considering actions that would lead to the "destruction of its people."
Aug 09, 2017, 22:37 PM IST
Pentagon may boost support to Philippine counter-IS ops: Official
The US has for years provided intel to the Philippines and has between 300 and 500 special operations and regular forces stationed in the country.
Aug 08, 2017, 21:42 PM IST
No policy change on transgender ban yet, say top US general
The US military`s top officer directed military heads on Thursday not to implement any changes to current policy on transgender personnel, a day after President Donald Trump tweeted they would be banned from serving.
Jul 27, 2017, 23:07 PM IST
Donald Trump bans transgenders from US military
US military will no longer allow transgender individuals to serve in "any capacity" in the military.
Jul 26, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
United States tells India, China to reduce tension through direct dialogue
The United States has encouraged India and China to engage in a direct dialogue free of any coercive aspects.
Jul 22, 2017, 11:26 AM IST
Denial of USD 350mn aid to Pakistan reality, not policy: United States
United States Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said that his refusal to give certification to Congress that Pakistan was taking action against the Haqqani network is not a reflection of a new tougher policy against Islamabad, but simply an assessment of the current state of play.
Jul 22, 2017, 09:59 AM IST
Abu Bakr-al Baghdadi still alive, says US Defence Secretary James Mattis
US Defence Secretary James Mattis believes Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al- Baghdadi is still alive, shooting down claims he was killed in an air strike.
Jul 22, 2017, 09:47 AM IST
US will not pay Pakistan for military reimbursements: Pentagon
"The funds could not be released to the Government of Pakistan at this time because the secretary could not certify that Pakistan has taken sufficient action against the Haqqani Network per the requirement," Adam Stump, a Pentagon spokesman, told Reuters.
Jul 21, 2017, 19:43 PM IST
Pentagon concerned over Turkish media's leak of American base locations in Syria
The Pentagon has expressed concern over Turkish media releasing a list of classified U.S. military posts in Syria.
Jul 20, 2017, 11:01 AM IST
To boost defence cooperation with India, US House passes over USD 600 billion bill
The US House of Representatives has passed a USD 621.5 billion defence policy bill that proposes to advance defence cooperation with India.
Jul 15, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
