Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed: Pentagon
Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White said in a statement that other members of the Islamic State group were killed in the strike on Tuesday.
Jul 15, 2017, 09:09 AM IST
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis says United States has no proof IS leader Baghdadi is dead
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis said on Friday that he cannot confirm whether or not Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is alive or dead.
Jul 14, 2017, 20:46 PM IST
Pentagon delays plan for transgender recruits
The decision to delay the plan for six months was made on the eve of a deadline set by Mattis's predecessor, Ashton Carter, during Barack Obama's administration.
Jul 01, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
Pentagon asked to identify larger role for India in Afghanistan
The Pentagon has been asked by a key Senate panel to identify ways so that India can play a larger role in providing increased and coordinated defence- related support to war-torn Afghanistan.
Jun 30, 2017, 11:53 AM IST
Turkey returns fire on Kurdish YPG in Syria, warplanes hit militants in Iraq
Ankara considers the YPG as an extension of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which is deemed a terrorist group by Turkey, the United States and the European Union.
Possible sale of Boeing C-17 aircraft to India approved: Pentagon
he Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement it notified Congress on Monday of the sale, which includes four turbofan engines and a missile warning system.
Jun 27, 2017, 01:50 AM IST
United States ends role of special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan
A senior State Department official told AFP that acting special representative Laurel Miller left the post without a replacement being named.
Jun 24, 2017, 10:47 AM IST
India most reliable regional partner of Afghanistan: Pentagon
Afghanistan is "at a critical point" as it faces a continuous threat from as many as 20 insurgent and terrorist networks operating in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, the Pentagon has said in a new report to Congress.
Jun 21, 2017, 17:13 PM IST
Afghan-oriented militants getting support from elements of Pak govt: Pentagon
In a damning report, the Pentagon has said Afghan-oriented militant groups, including the Taliban and Haqqani Network, benefit from "support" from elements of the Pakistan government.
Jun 21, 2017, 15:34 PM IST
India most reliable partner for Afghanistan: Pentagon
India is Afghanistan's most reliable regional partner, the Pentagon has said in its latest Afghan report, the first under the Trump administration.
Jun 21, 2017, 12:08 PM IST
US to send 4,000 additional troops to Afghanistan: Report
The Pentagon plans to send almost 4,000 additional United States troops to Afghanistan, according to reports.
Jun 16, 2017, 10:05 AM IST
Vietnam urges China to act responsibly in South China Sea
China has built up infrastructure on the four smaller outposts, including land-based guns and communications facilities.
Jun 15, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
US not winning in Afghanistan: Defense Secretary
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said that the United States is still "not winning" the longest war in Afghanistan.
Jun 14, 2017, 09:00 AM IST
US forces conduct strike against Somalia`s Al-Shabaab: Pentagon
The Pentagon said the operation occurred at approximately 0600 GMT "in coordination with regional partners as a direct response to Al-Shabaab actions.
Jun 11, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
After CPEC, China likely to build military base in Pakistan: Pentagon
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Jun 07, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
United States showing signs of unleashing nuclear war: North Korea
North Korea has slammed the United States` successful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) interceptor system test, dubbing it as 'a serious military provocation'.
Jun 03, 2017, 13:14 PM IST
Pentagon successfully tests ICBM defence system for first time
The US military fired an ICBM-type missile from the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands toward the waters just south of Alaska.
May 31, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
US to launch ''first ever'' missile test to counter North Korea
The missile is meant to simulate an ICBM, meaning it will fly faster than missiles used in previous intercept tests, according to Christopher Johnson, spokesman for the Missile Defense Agency.
May 27, 2017, 14:39 PM IST
ISIS struggling to maintain its 'little hold' in Afghanistan: Pentagon
The Afghan unit of ISIS known as ISIS-K or ISIS Khorasan Province is not growing in the war-torn country and instead is struggling to maintain the little hold it has, the Pentagon has said.
May 16, 2017, 08:19 AM IST
US-led fight on ISIS have killed 352 civilians: Pentagon
As many as 352 civilians have been killed in US-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria since the operation began in 2014.
May 01, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
