New US general named to lead international forces in Afghanistan
Lieutenant General John "Mick" Nicholson, the current head of NATO`s Allied Land Command, has been chosen as the new commander of international forces in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Wednesday amid concerns about setbacks in the fight against the Taliban.
Jan 28, 2016, 05:56 AM IST
China plane landings in South China Sea raise tensions: US
The Pentagon has warned regarding China's recent landing of aircraft on a contested reef in the South China Sea is raising tensions.
Jan 08, 2016, 03:44 AM IST
Pentagon says discussing options with South Korea after North Korea's nuclear test
The U.S. Defense Department continues to review options with South Korea to respond to North Korea`s nuclear test.
Jan 08, 2016, 01:35 AM IST
Afghan battle `ongoing` as US soldier killed: Pentagon
A US soldier was killed and two wounded in an ongoing battle in Afghanistan`s Helmand province, where Afghan troops are pushing back Taliban insurgents, the Pentagon said.
Jan 06, 2016, 09:23 AM IST
Islamic State leader linked to Paris attacks 'mastermind' killed in Syria: Pentagon
An Islamic State leader with "direct" ties to the alleged mastermind of the Paris attacks was among 10 senior figures in the group killed in Syria and Iraq this month, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
Dec 29, 2015, 23:13 PM IST
US bomber flies over SCS; China lodges strong protest
A B-2 bomber of the US military flew over a South China Sea area which China claims its own, resulting in strong protest from Beijing.
Dec 19, 2015, 10:33 AM IST
US studying Chinese complaint that B-52 flew near man-made island
An official said the United States believed the plane was somewhat farther away but had mistakenly come within 12 nautical miles.
Dec 19, 2015, 06:37 AM IST
US Defense Secretary makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Afghanistan for meetings with US troops and military commanders and Afghan officials.
Dec 18, 2015, 15:24 PM IST
Now, US defense secretary engulfed in email scandal
The New York Times reported on Wednesday that it obtained 72 work-related emails that Carter sent or received from his personal email account.
Dec 17, 2015, 11:23 AM IST
Obama to discuss Islamic State fight at Pentagon
Facing intense scrutiny about his counterterror policy, President Barack Obama will huddle with top security brass and deliver an address at the Pentagon Monday, hoping to underscore his role as commander-in-chief.
Dec 12, 2015, 01:59 AM IST
Trump's anti-Muslim remark angst US national security: Pentagon
The White House and the Pentagon have denounced Republican presidential aspirant Donald Trump's call for a ban on the entry of Muslims into the US.
Dec 09, 2015, 15:44 PM IST
Al-Shabaab, IS leaders killed in US airstrikes: Pentagon
The US airstrikes killed a senior leader of al Qaeda affiliated Al-Shabaab group in Somalia.
Dec 08, 2015, 15:31 PM IST
Parrikar and Carter to meet at Pentagon
Indian Defense Minister would be at Pentagon, Washington, on Wednesday and Thursday.
Dec 07, 2015, 23:20 PM IST
Opening combat roles to women will make military stronger: Barack Obama
More than 280,000 women have already served honourably in Iraq and Afghanistan in de facto combat situations.
Dec 04, 2015, 07:18 AM IST
US military opens all front-line combat posts to women
The move comes nearly three years after the Pentagon first eliminated its ban on women serving in front-line combat roles.
Dec 04, 2015, 00:37 AM IST
Pentagon sending special force to conduct raids in Iraq, Syria: US defense chief
Carter also said that the force would also be in a position to conduct unilateral operations in Syria.
Dec 02, 2015, 02:50 AM IST
US-led campaign not affected by downing of Russian plane: Pentagon
a Russian Su-24 crashed in Syria "allegedly because of gunfire from the ground," said the Russian defence ministry.
Nov 25, 2015, 00:30 AM IST
Despite heavy US airstrikes, IS threat persists
In measuring progress in the American-led air war against the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, numbers tell one story but results tell another.
Nov 19, 2015, 03:59 AM IST
Meeting with Pakistan's Gen Raheel Sharif focused on Afghanistan: Pentagon
Pakistan's army chief General Raheel Sharif's meeting with US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter and other top American military leadership primarily focused on Afghanistan and Pakistan's actions to counter terror, the Pentagon said.
Nov 18, 2015, 05:07 AM IST
US sends aircraft carrier to Middle East amid intensifying anti-IS campaign
Pentagon announced on Monday the USs Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier left for the Middle East.
Nov 17, 2015, 07:47 AM IST