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US Passes $895 Billion Defence Bill After Fiery Debate On Transgender Clause
The US Senate on Monday voted overwhelmingly to advance an $895 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon toward passage as soon as Tuesday, which would send it to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign into law.
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Soft Postings For Women, Transgender Quota In Forces: Parliament Panel
Highlighting the low representation of women in the Central Armed Police Forces, a parliamentary committee asked the Union Home Ministry to take steps to encourage them to join the services, besides recommending a reservation for transgenders.
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US Provided Info, Equipment To India During China Border Crisis: Pentagon Commander
The US provided some information, cold-weather clothing and some other equipment to India during its recent border crisis with China, which has adopted an increasingly assertive military posture to exert pressure and expand its influence across the region, a top Pentagon commander has told American lawmakers.
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India To Get Its First Chief Of Defence Staff, Will Be A 4-Star General
The cabinet committee on security (CCS) has approved the creation of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post that will function as a single point of contact for different branches of the armed forces and as a military adviser to the government
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General Rawat Takes Over As Chairman Of Chiefs Of Staff Committee
Army chief General Bipin Rawat formally took over the baton of Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC) in New Delhi on Friday.
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Need To 'Squeeze Out' Safe Havens From Pakistan Says Pentagon Commander
The US needs to "squeeze out" safe havens from Pakistan for achieving a long-term stability in Afghanistan, a top American General nominated to head the US and NATO forces in the war-torn country said today.
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US May Block Sale Of Armed Drones As India Is Buying Arms From Russia
India's acquisition of the state-of-the art Russian S-400 ballistic missile shield could come at the cost of getting access to cutting-edge US military equipment like Predator drones.
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Make 5-Year Military Training Must For New Government Officers: Panel To Centre
Taking note of alarming shortage of officers and other ranks in the armed forces, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has recommended five-year compulsory military service for those aspiring for gazetted jobs in the state and central governments.
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Pentagon Asked To Work Closely With India In Maritime Domain
A key Senate panel has asked the Pentagon to reassess its approach to partner with India and cooperate with it in anti-submarine warfare, amid China's increased naval presence in the Indian Ocean. An amendment in this regard to the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA)-2018, moved by Senator Ted Cruz, was passed by the Senate Armed Services Com...
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Pakistan 'Harbouring Terrorists' In Afghanistan To Counter Indian Influence: Top US Official
Pakistan is "harbouring terrorists" and using them as "reserve" in Afghanistan, a top US intelligence official has told lawmakers. Pakistan wants to see an Afghanistan that "does not have heavy Indian influence," Lt Gen Vincent Stewart, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency told members of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee during a Congr...
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Parliamentary Panel Raps Government For 'Vintage Equipment' With Indian Army
A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over "large-scale vintage equipment" with the Indian Army and pulled up the government on the tardy modernisation of the armed forces
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John Mccain Blasts Lack Of US Patrols In South China Sea
The chairman of the influential US Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday criticized the Obama administration for delaying further "freedom of navigation" patrols within 12 nautical miles of islands built by China in the South China Sea.
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US Deploying Special Force to Boost Fight Against ISIS
The United States is deploying a specialized expeditionary targeting force to help Iraq put additional pressure on ISIS and be positioned to conduct unilateral operations into Syria, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today.
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Iraq PM Says Country Has Sufficient Forces to Fight ISIS
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said today that Iraq has sufficient forces to fight the ISIS, after American senators called for more US troops to be deployed to the country.
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US to Intensify Fight Against Islamic State Militants: Pentagon Chief
The US military will intensify air strikes and may carry out more direct ground attacks as it steps up efforts against Islamic State militants following a failed bid to train Syrian rebels, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told lawmakers on Tuesday.
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US Passes $895 Billion Defence Bill After Fiery Debate On Transgender Clause
The US Senate on Monday voted overwhelmingly to advance an $895 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon toward passage as soon as Tuesday, which would send it to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign into law.
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Soft Postings For Women, Transgender Quota In Forces: Parliament Panel
Highlighting the low representation of women in the Central Armed Police Forces, a parliamentary committee asked the Union Home Ministry to take steps to encourage them to join the services, besides recommending a reservation for transgenders.
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US Provided Info, Equipment To India During China Border Crisis: Pentagon Commander
The US provided some information, cold-weather clothing and some other equipment to India during its recent border crisis with China, which has adopted an increasingly assertive military posture to exert pressure and expand its influence across the region, a top Pentagon commander has told American lawmakers.
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India To Get Its First Chief Of Defence Staff, Will Be A 4-Star General
The cabinet committee on security (CCS) has approved the creation of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post that will function as a single point of contact for different branches of the armed forces and as a military adviser to the government
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General Rawat Takes Over As Chairman Of Chiefs Of Staff Committee
Army chief General Bipin Rawat formally took over the baton of Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC) in New Delhi on Friday.
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Need To 'Squeeze Out' Safe Havens From Pakistan Says Pentagon Commander
The US needs to "squeeze out" safe havens from Pakistan for achieving a long-term stability in Afghanistan, a top American General nominated to head the US and NATO forces in the war-torn country said today.
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US May Block Sale Of Armed Drones As India Is Buying Arms From Russia
India's acquisition of the state-of-the art Russian S-400 ballistic missile shield could come at the cost of getting access to cutting-edge US military equipment like Predator drones.
-
Make 5-Year Military Training Must For New Government Officers: Panel To Centre
Taking note of alarming shortage of officers and other ranks in the armed forces, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has recommended five-year compulsory military service for those aspiring for gazetted jobs in the state and central governments.
-
Pentagon Asked To Work Closely With India In Maritime Domain
A key Senate panel has asked the Pentagon to reassess its approach to partner with India and cooperate with it in anti-submarine warfare, amid China's increased naval presence in the Indian Ocean. An amendment in this regard to the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA)-2018, moved by Senator Ted Cruz, was passed by the Senate Armed Services Com...
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Pakistan 'Harbouring Terrorists' In Afghanistan To Counter Indian Influence: Top US Official
Pakistan is "harbouring terrorists" and using them as "reserve" in Afghanistan, a top US intelligence official has told lawmakers. Pakistan wants to see an Afghanistan that "does not have heavy Indian influence," Lt Gen Vincent Stewart, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency told members of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee during a Congr...
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Parliamentary Panel Raps Government For 'Vintage Equipment' With Indian Army
A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over "large-scale vintage equipment" with the Indian Army and pulled up the government on the tardy modernisation of the armed forces
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John Mccain Blasts Lack Of US Patrols In South China Sea
The chairman of the influential US Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday criticized the Obama administration for delaying further "freedom of navigation" patrols within 12 nautical miles of islands built by China in the South China Sea.
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US Deploying Special Force to Boost Fight Against ISIS
The United States is deploying a specialized expeditionary targeting force to help Iraq put additional pressure on ISIS and be positioned to conduct unilateral operations into Syria, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today.
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Iraq PM Says Country Has Sufficient Forces to Fight ISIS
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said today that Iraq has sufficient forces to fight the ISIS, after American senators called for more US troops to be deployed to the country.
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US to Intensify Fight Against Islamic State Militants: Pentagon Chief
The US military will intensify air strikes and may carry out more direct ground attacks as it steps up efforts against Islamic State militants following a failed bid to train Syrian rebels, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told lawmakers on Tuesday.
