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Trump's Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
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Iran Could Attack Israel Today, Netanyahu Eyes Preemptive Strike: Report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could commence as early as Monday, Axios reported.
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Russian, US Defence Chiefs Discuss Lowering Escalation Over Phone Call
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin held a telephone call where they discussed lowering the risk of "possible escalation", the Russian defence ministry said on Friday.
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US, China Defence Chiefs Hold Talks For First Time In 18 Months
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference Tuesday, in the first substantive talks between the superpowers' defence chiefs in nearly 18 months.
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Philippines, US, Australia, Japan To Hold Joint Naval Drills In South China Sea
The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air drills in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, their defence chiefs said in a statement, as they deepen ties to counter China's growing assertiveness.
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"Putin Won't Stop If He Is Successful In Ukraine", Says US Defence Chief
Reaffirming US support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin warned that if Vladimir Putin is successful here, he will not stop there.
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Rajnath Singh Discusses Defence Cooperation Issues With US Defence Chief
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday.
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Despite Economic Turmoil, Pak Military Remains A Threat: Chief Of Defence Staff
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan today said Pakistan may be in a kind of economic turmoil but militarily there has been "no denting" in its capabilities and its armed forces "remain a threat for us".
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Israel Killed Over 25,000 Palestinians Since Hamas Attack: US Defence Chief
Israel has killed more than 25,000 Palestinian women and children since the October 7 attack by militant group Hamas, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday.
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Chief Of Defence Staff, US Indo-Pacific Command Affirm Strong Defence Ties
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, along with Admiral John Christopher Aquilino of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) on Wednesday discussed contemporary security challenges and affirmed stronger ties between both countries.
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India-US Deal For Buying 31 Predator Drones To Be Signed Soon: Navy Chief
Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Sunday said the all-important deal for buying 31 Predator drones from the US has been cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council and is expected to be signed in the next few months.
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US Secretary Of Defense Lloyd Austin Hospitalized Again
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again on Sunday, a Pentagon spokesman said, this time "for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue," weeks after previous stays he controversially kept secret.
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US Defense Chief Makes First Public Appearance Since Secret Hospitalisation
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made his first public appearance, virtually and from home since his secret hospitalization, during a meeting on Ukraine's military needs on Tuesday.
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US Defence Chief Arrives In Israel, Expected To Plan "Next Phase" Of War
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel on Monday for talks expected to focus on Israel's eventual end to high intensity war in Gaza and its transition to a more limited, focused conflict, officials say.
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US "Will Remain With You For Long Haul", Pentagon Chief Tells Volodymyr Zelensky
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged further American support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to stem concerns that help from its biggest ally could waver.
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Trump's Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
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Iran Could Attack Israel Today, Netanyahu Eyes Preemptive Strike: Report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could commence as early as Monday, Axios reported.
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Russian, US Defence Chiefs Discuss Lowering Escalation Over Phone Call
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin held a telephone call where they discussed lowering the risk of "possible escalation", the Russian defence ministry said on Friday.
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US, China Defence Chiefs Hold Talks For First Time In 18 Months
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference Tuesday, in the first substantive talks between the superpowers' defence chiefs in nearly 18 months.
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Philippines, US, Australia, Japan To Hold Joint Naval Drills In South China Sea
The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air drills in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, their defence chiefs said in a statement, as they deepen ties to counter China's growing assertiveness.
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"Putin Won't Stop If He Is Successful In Ukraine", Says US Defence Chief
Reaffirming US support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin warned that if Vladimir Putin is successful here, he will not stop there.
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Rajnath Singh Discusses Defence Cooperation Issues With US Defence Chief
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday.
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Despite Economic Turmoil, Pak Military Remains A Threat: Chief Of Defence Staff
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan today said Pakistan may be in a kind of economic turmoil but militarily there has been "no denting" in its capabilities and its armed forces "remain a threat for us".
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Israel Killed Over 25,000 Palestinians Since Hamas Attack: US Defence Chief
Israel has killed more than 25,000 Palestinian women and children since the October 7 attack by militant group Hamas, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday.
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Chief Of Defence Staff, US Indo-Pacific Command Affirm Strong Defence Ties
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, along with Admiral John Christopher Aquilino of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) on Wednesday discussed contemporary security challenges and affirmed stronger ties between both countries.
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India-US Deal For Buying 31 Predator Drones To Be Signed Soon: Navy Chief
Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Sunday said the all-important deal for buying 31 Predator drones from the US has been cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council and is expected to be signed in the next few months.
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US Secretary Of Defense Lloyd Austin Hospitalized Again
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again on Sunday, a Pentagon spokesman said, this time "for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue," weeks after previous stays he controversially kept secret.
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US Defense Chief Makes First Public Appearance Since Secret Hospitalisation
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made his first public appearance, virtually and from home since his secret hospitalization, during a meeting on Ukraine's military needs on Tuesday.
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US Defence Chief Arrives In Israel, Expected To Plan "Next Phase" Of War
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel on Monday for talks expected to focus on Israel's eventual end to high intensity war in Gaza and its transition to a more limited, focused conflict, officials say.
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US "Will Remain With You For Long Haul", Pentagon Chief Tells Volodymyr Zelensky
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged further American support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to stem concerns that help from its biggest ally could waver.
