US not winning in Afghanistan: Defense Secretary
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said that the United States is still "not winning" the longest war in Afghanistan.
Jun 14, 2017, 09:00 AM IST
US forces conduct strike against Somalia`s Al-Shabaab: Pentagon
The Pentagon said the operation occurred at approximately 0600 GMT "in coordination with regional partners as a direct response to Al-Shabaab actions.
Jun 11, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
After CPEC, China likely to build military base in Pakistan: Pentagon
Will China become the next world superpower?
Jun 07, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
United States showing signs of unleashing nuclear war: North Korea
North Korea has slammed the United States` successful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) interceptor system test, dubbing it as 'a serious military provocation'.
Jun 03, 2017, 13:14 PM IST
Pentagon successfully tests ICBM defence system for first time
The US military fired an ICBM-type missile from the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands toward the waters just south of Alaska.
May 31, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
US to launch ''first ever'' missile test to counter North Korea
The missile is meant to simulate an ICBM, meaning it will fly faster than missiles used in previous intercept tests, according to Christopher Johnson, spokesman for the Missile Defense Agency.
May 27, 2017, 14:39 PM IST
ISIS struggling to maintain its 'little hold' in Afghanistan: Pentagon
The Afghan unit of ISIS known as ISIS-K or ISIS Khorasan Province is not growing in the war-torn country and instead is struggling to maintain the little hold it has, the Pentagon has said.
May 16, 2017, 08:19 AM IST
US-led fight on ISIS have killed 352 civilians: Pentagon
As many as 352 civilians have been killed in US-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria since the operation began in 2014.
May 01, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
Pentagon probes Trump's ex-adviser Flynn over foreign payments
The Pentagon inspector general has launched an investigation into whether Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump`s former national security adviser, accepted money from foreign entities without the required approval, according to a letter released by House Democrats on Thursday.
Apr 28, 2017, 00:37 AM IST
Donald Trump gives Pentagon more flexibility on Iraq, Syria troops
The decision will give Defense Secretary Jim Mattis the authority to send more forces into Syria, to assist US-backed local troops as they move to retake Raqqa from the Islamic State group.
Apr 27, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
Pentagon chief warns Syria against using chemical weapons
"The bottom line is there can be no doubt in the international community's mind that Syria has retained chemical weapons in violation of its agreement," Mattis said.
Apr 21, 2017, 17:19 PM IST
What is MOAB 'Mother of all bombs'? MUST KNOW things about GBU-43/B
The United States dropped a massive GBU-43 bomb, also known as the "mother of all bombs," in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday against a series of caves used by Islamic State militants.
Apr 13, 2017, 22:58 PM IST
US drops largest non-nuclear bomb in Afghanistan to destroy ISIS network; Donald Trump praises military
The US has dropped the biggest non-nuclear bomb in Afghanistan. All details here!
Apr 13, 2017, 22:32 PM IST
US sees India as key nation in Asia Pacific region: Pentagon
The US sees India as a pivotal nation for its security in the Asia Pacific region, the Pentagon has said as the Trump administration quietly started the process of implementing the recent designation of India as a "major defence partner".
Apr 13, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
United States carries out additional strikes in Yemen: Pentagon
The United States has carried out about 20 additional strikes in Yemen against al Qaeda militants since the middle of last week, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday.
Apr 03, 2017, 22:51 PM IST
IS propaganda team killed in Iraq air strike: Coalition
The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group has said that it had killed a propaganda chief and associates in an air strike in the western Iraqi town of Al-Qaim.
Mar 31, 2017, 09:13 AM IST
Top al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan
A top al-Qaeda commander linked to the bombing of a luxury hotel and attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan has been killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan, the Pentagon has said.
Mar 26, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
Trump press official leaving White House: Report
An staffer in the White House press office who had a contentious relationship with television producers, is leaving his job, a media report said.
Mar 26, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Donald Trump aide compares ISIS militants to cockroaches
US President Donald Trump`s counter-terrorism adviser compared Islamic State militants fleeing the Middle East to "cockroaches", vowing to "obliterate" the extremist group, the media reported.
Mar 26, 2017, 11:21 AM IST
Al Qaeda deputy leader bu al-Khayr al-Masri killed in strike in Afghanistan: Pentagon
Al Qaeda militant, who was responsible for the death of two American service members, reportedly got killed in US strike in Afghanistan.
Mar 26, 2017, 08:50 AM IST