US to sell F-35 jets to Belgium for $6.53 bn
The US State Department has approved a sale of 34 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take-off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft to Belgium, the Pentagon said.
Jan 20, 2018, 09:00 AM IST
US troops gather outside Pentagon in #MeTooMilitary protest
A group of active and retired US troops gathered in freezing temperatures outside the Pentagon today to bring attention to sexual assault and harassment in the military.
Jan 09, 2018, 00:40 AM IST
Pentagon says more than 120 airstrikes in Yemen in 2017
The US forces have conducted multiple ground operations and more than 120 airstrikes against terror groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS in Yemen in 2017, under a long-running campaign, the Pentagon has said.
Dec 21, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
India most reliable regional partner of Afghanistan, says Pentagon
"India is Afghanistan's most reliable regional partner and the largest contributor of development assistance in the region," said the Pentagon.
Dec 15, 2017, 23:25 PM IST
US judge clears way for transgender military recruits to enlist
A US federal judge Monday cleared the way for transgender people to join the military from January 1, denying a request from President Donald Trump`s administration to delay the move.
Dec 12, 2017, 06:28 AM IST
Wildfires rage across southern California, one dead
Firefighters on Thursday battled raging wildfires across southern California that have forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes, including residents on the outskirts of Los Angeles, America`s second-largest city.
Dec 08, 2017, 07:10 AM IST
'Jim Mattis meeting with Pak leaders was to find common ground in fight against terror'
The meeting of US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis with the leaders of Pakistan during his visit to Islamabad early this week was to find common ground in fight against terrorism, the Pentagon said on Friday.
Dec 08, 2017, 07:03 AM IST
US moves to block transgender military recruits signing up
President Donald Trump's administration has asked a federal court to block the Pentagon from starting the hiring of transgender recruits next year.
Dec 08, 2017, 06:54 AM IST
US removes LeT from terror list in key defence bill on Pentagon's request: Report
The US bill stipulates withholding half the amount from its Pakistan aid if it fails to take demonstrable action against terror groups.
Nov 20, 2017, 21:58 PM IST
Pentagon discloses data on sexual assault reports on military bases
Sexual assault in the military, which is defined as anything from groping to rape, is believed to be significantly higher than the number of reports.
Nov 18, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
Pentagon re-tweets post calling for Trump's resignation, then clarifies
The tweeter user has asked Trump to step down over allegations of 'sexual assault' against him and other politicians.
Nov 17, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
US bombers stage North Korea show of force
The US military, in a show of force, flew bombers in international airspace over waters east of North Korea, the Pentagon announced.
Sep 24, 2017, 13:20 PM IST
US bombers, fighters, stage show of force off North Korean coast
The Pentagon said the mission was designed to show the many military options US President Donald Trump had to deal with the grave threat presented by the North Korean nuclear program.
Sep 24, 2017, 00:02 AM IST
#NeverForget - America pays poignant tribute to victims of 9/11 terror attacks
Thousands of Americans on Monday paid tribute to the 2,977 people killed on September 11, 2001.
Sep 11, 2017, 22:01 PM IST
11,000 US troops in Afghanistan, acknowledges Pentagon
About 11,000 US troops are serving in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, thousands more than it has previously stated.
Aug 31, 2017, 06:59 AM IST
United States, South Korea to begin 10-day military drill next week: Pentagon
The US and South Korea would begin a 10-day-long annual military exercise next week, the Pentagon said today amid the continued provocative behaviour from North Korea.
Aug 18, 2017, 22:51 PM IST
US forces to stay in Syria for decades, say militia allies
Washington's main Syrian ally in the fight against Islamic State says the U.S. military will remain in northern Syria long after the jihadists are defeated, predicting enduring ties with the Kurdish-dominated region.
Aug 17, 2017, 20:48 PM IST
US soldiers in Iraq were killed by artillery 'mishap': Pentagon
A U.S. Army artillery "mishap" was responsible for the deaths of two U.S. service members in northern Iraq over the weekend, a Pentagon official said on Monday.
Aug 15, 2017, 06:34 AM IST
North Korea must 'stand down' in its pursuit of nuclear weapons: Pentagon chief
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis on Wednesday warned North Korea to stop pursuing nuclear weapons and stop considering actions that would lead to the "destruction of its people."
Aug 09, 2017, 22:37 PM IST
Pentagon may boost support to Philippine counter-IS ops: Official
The US has for years provided intel to the Philippines and has between 300 and 500 special operations and regular forces stationed in the country.
Aug 08, 2017, 21:42 PM IST