U.S. military

Pentagon Documents Leak 'Very Serious' Risk To National Security: US Official

The online leaks of scores of highly classified documents about the Ukraine war present a 'very serious' risk to national security, a top Pentagon spokesman said on Monday.

Apr 11, 2023, 08:25 AM IST

China says monitoring US activities in South China Sea after US bomber flights

Two U.S. bombers had conducted training flights on Thursday over the waters.

Jun 09, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

US downs pro-Syrian drone that fired at coalition forces: Spokesman

The United States shot down a pro-Syrian government drone that fired toward U.S.-led coalition forces in Syria on Thursday, a U.S. military spokesman said, in a major escalation of tensions between Washington and troops supporting Damascus.

Jun 08, 2017, 23:28 PM IST

''Shocked'' South Korea leader Moon Jae-in orders probe into extra US THAAD launchers

Moon was "shocked" to hear that the four additional THAAD launchers, deployed to counter the North Korean missile threat.

May 30, 2017, 12:44 PM 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

Chinese jets intercept U.S. radiation-sniffing plane, U.S. says

China is deeply suspicious of any U.S. military activity around its coastline.

May 20, 2017, 09:50 AM IST

US military says difficult to avoid Mosul casualties, probes blast

A senior U.S. general said on Wednesday it will be difficult to maintain "extraordinarily high standards" to avoid civilian casualties in Mosul, even as the U.S. military begins a formal investigation into an explosion in the Iraqi city that is believed to have killed scores of civilians. 

Mar 30, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

Sikh Army captain sues U.S. military over grooming policy tests

A Sikh Army captain filed suit against the U.S. military on Monday after being ordered to undergo "extraordinary, targeted, repetitive testing" before receiving permanent permission to wear a beard and long hair for his religion.

Mar 01, 2016, 06:12 AM IST