Pentagon defends India's ASAT, says nation concerned over 'threats from space'
On March 27, India achieved a historic feat by shooting down its own low-orbit satellite with a ground-to-space missile, making the country a space power.
Apr 12, 2019, 07:14 AM IST
US didn't spy on India's anti-satellite missile test: Pentagon
The Pentagon, however, strongly denied the spying allegation.
Mar 30, 2019, 07:55 AM IST
Pentagon authorises $1 billion for construction of Donald Trump's border wall
US President Donald Trump had declared a national emergency last month in a bid to fund his promised border wall without congressional approval.
Mar 26, 2019, 09:30 AM IST
India-US looking to co-develop small air launch UAVs: Pentagon
The defence officials from the two countries held their latest round of Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) talks in Washington.
Mar 16, 2019, 13:19 PM IST
China, Russia pose challenge to US space capabilities: Pentagon
The Pentagon lists India as one of the nine countries and one international organisation which can independently launch spacecraft.
Feb 12, 2019, 10:24 AM IST
United States in talks with India over missile defence collaboration: Pentagon
The Pentagon on Wednesday said the sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the US by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship.
Feb 08, 2019, 12:40 PM IST
Pentagon sending 3,750 extra United States forces to border with Mexico
Critics called the deployment a political stunt and scoffed at Trump’s comparisons of caravans of Central American migrants, including women and children, to an "invasion."
Feb 04, 2019, 10:13 AM IST
China's OBOR contrary to international norms, abating sovereignty of countries
The Pentagon report identified 17 cases in which Chinese investment and project financing bypassed regular market mechanisms and has resulted in negative economic effects for the host country.
Jan 16, 2019, 13:01 PM IST
Pentagon chief of staff Kevin Sweeney resigns
Kevin Sweeney, the chief of staff of the US Department of Defence, has announced his resignation from the post.
Jan 06, 2019, 09:22 AM IST
Suspected ricin-laced mail sent to Pentagon, FBI analysing envelopes
The Pentagon said in a statement it had put its mail facility under quarantine and that the FBI was analyzing the envelopes.
Oct 03, 2018, 06:42 AM IST
US continues to press Pakistan to 'indiscriminately' target terror groups
The US continues to press Pakistan to "indiscriminately target" all terrorist groups, including the Haqqani Network, the Pentagon said on Sunday, claiming that recent reports distorted details of the Coalition Support Fund (CSF).
Sep 03, 2018, 07:29 AM IST
2+2 dialogue next week an opportunity to significantly advance India-US relationship: Pentagon
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Jim Mattis are travelling to India next week for the 2+2 dialogue being hosted by their Indian counterparts Sushma Swaraj and Nirmala Sitharaman.
Aug 30, 2018, 16:58 PM IST
Donald Trump's military parade planned for November postponed: Pentagon
"We originally targeted November 10, 2018, for this event but have now agreed to explore opportunities in 2019," Defense Department Spokesman Colonel Rob Manning said in a statement.
Aug 17, 2018, 08:37 AM IST
President Donald Trump orders US military to establish 'space force' in wake of competition from Russia and China
US military branches are the Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps.
Jun 19, 2018, 20:04 PM IST
Pentagon stops accepting F-35 jets from Lockheed over repair cost dispute
Last year the Pentagon stopped accepting F-35s for 30 days after discovering corrosion where the carbon fibre exterior panels of the planes were fastened to the airframe.
Apr 12, 2018, 07:11 AM IST
India seeks global power status, Pakistan increasing nuclear stockpile: Pentagon
New Delhi seeks status as a global power and perceives its strategic forces as necessary elements to achieve that goal, said Pentagon.
Mar 07, 2018, 07:02 AM IST
US asks Pakistan to make use of 'new opportunities' in battle against terror
Pentagon's chief spokesperson Dana W. White has insisted Pakistan must make use of new opportunities to combat terrorism.
Mar 05, 2018, 18:10 PM IST
Pentagon report mistakenly labels Taiwan as part of China
The US Department of Defence (DOD) was forced to correct several mistakes in its Nuclear Posture Review after an initial version of the report released last week labelled Taiwan as part of China, the media reported.
Feb 06, 2018, 10:30 AM IST
US rules out military action inside Pakistan, dismisses media reports
The United States is not contemplating military action inside Pakistan, the Pentagon has said.
Feb 02, 2018, 07:27 AM IST
Pentagon made of microbes older than dinosaurs: Study
Different types of oolitic limestones have formed in all geological periods and have been found around the world, including in the US, the UK, Germany, the Bahamas, China and at Shark Bay in Western Australia.
Jan 22, 2018, 13:07 PM IST