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War with China neither imminent nor unavoidable: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told a gathering of top security officials Saturday that war with China was neither imminent nor unavoidable, despite rapidly escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, stressing the importance of renewed dialogu...
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirms US has paused bomb shipment to Israel over Rafah invasion concerns
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed the U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns the country was approaching a decision to launch a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of th...
Senator Lindsey Graham grills US Defence Secy Austin over delay in US weapons shipments to Israel
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) questioned Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the US Senate Appropriations Committee hearing about the Israel-Hamas war and the delay in US weapons shipments to Israel. 'If we stop weapons necessary to destroy the enemies of th...
'Don't have evidence of Israel committing genocide in Gaza': US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
Rejecting accusations that Israel carried out a genocide in Gaza, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said there was no 'evidence' of it.'Don't have evidence of Israel committing genocide in Gaza': US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
Israel-Hamas war: Pentagon chief says Israel killed 25,000 Palestinian women and children
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says Israel has killed more than 25,000 Palestinian women and children since October. When asked during a hearing for the figure on women and children killed, Austin responded 'It's over 25,000'. Watch!Israel-Hamas war: Pentago...
'US stands by Ukraine, America cares when freedom is at risk': Lloyd J Austin, Secy of Defense
US Defense Secretary Austin reaffirms support for Ukraine and warns against Putin's ambitions. The US pledges aid and seeks Congress' support, while a coalition of multiple countries coordinates aid initiatives for Ukraine.'US stands by Ukraine, America ca...
'Are you kidding...?': US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin grilled over uninformed leaves
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will face Congress publicly for the first time Thursday to explain his failure to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders about his hospitalisation last month for complications from prostate cancer surgery. He is expec
US Defense Secretary apologises for keeping hospitalisation secret: 'I did not handle this right...'
US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin on Thursday apologised to his colleagues and the American public and admitted that he mishandled communication around his treatment for prostate cancer. Austin's unannounced hospitalization, which was not disclos
'Countering Chinese aggression…': Rajnath Singh says India, US in agreement on strategic issues
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on November 10 held a bilateral meeting with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Both leaders discussed the strategic issues including countering China’s aggression, promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. Rajnath Singh said,
India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue: India to hold key defensive, strategic discussions with USA
India is set to host 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue 2023 in New Delhi on November 10. US Defense Secretary Austin, State Secretary Blinken will co-chair dialogue with India’s Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and EAM Jaishankar. US Secretary of State Anto
US, Israel on Hamas conflict: 'Not only our war, but...' says PM Netanyahu vs Def Secy Austin's remark
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated Israel's aim of achieving "total victory" against Hamas, stating that the war is not just Israel's but also the US's, as it is also a battle against the "Iranian axis." Meanwhile, Lloyd Austi
Gaza war: US President Joe Biden to visit Tel Aviv amid Israel's conflict with Hamas
Amid the ongoing war with the Hamas terror group, the US has provided steadfast support to Israel. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defence Secy Lloyd Austin have already visited Israel to stand in solidarity with Israel. Now, US President Joe Biden will visit
US Secy of Defence Lloyd Austin in India ahead of PM Modi's US visit; to hold bilateral talks with Rajnath Singh
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin is in India. The visit comes 2 weeks before PM Modi's visit to Washington. Lloyd Austin is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.US Secy of Defence Lloyd Austin in India
NSA Doval meets US Defense Secretary Austin, discusses cooperation in maritime, military technologies
NSA Ajit Doval and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in Delhi. The two leaders discussed cooperation in specific niche technologies in maritime, military and aerospace domains to boost capabilities. They also spoke on the greater transfer
Israel-Hamas conflict: US to strengthen defence deployment in Middle East to stop Iran’s escalations
In a major move, US announced a major deployment of defense system in Middle East region on October 21. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III directed a series of additional steps to strengthen the defense posture in the region. The steps have b
US to move carrier strike group closer to Israel, says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
The United States will be moving a carrier strike group closer to Israel, which includes the Ford carrier and ships that support it, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Sunday. Austin also added that the United States will provide munitions to Israel, and t
US sends 2nd aircraft carrier to eastern Mediterranean to 'deter hostile actions' against Israel
The United States sent a second aircraft carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean to deter the "hostile actions" against Israel or any efforts toward widening this war following Hamas's attack on Israel, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said
'Hamas is worse than ISIS...': US Defense Secretary tells Israeli PM Netanyahu 'We have your back'
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin told Israeli leaders that “we have your back” as he reaffirmed US support in the first week of their war against the militant Hamas group. He voiced little public criticism of their stunning demand that some 1 million
US sends warships to support Israel amid ongoing war with Hamas
The Pentagon announced Sunday that it was sending additional munitions to Israel and moving Navy warships closer to the country in a show of support, a day after Palestinian militants launched one of the broadest invasions on Israeli territory in 50 years. US sends warships to support I
US defence chief Austin slams China over rejected military talks; China angered over his comments
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed on Saturday that Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on
Budget readies US for possible China confrontation: Pentagon
The US military must be ready for possible confrontation with China, the Pentagon's leaders said Thursday, pushing Congress to approve the Defense Department's proposed USD 842 billion budget that would modernize the force in Asia and around the world. "This is a strategy-driven budget — a
India-US global strategic partnership has continued to grow rapidly: US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin
The United States and India agreed on a roadmap for military-industrial cooperation Monday, as New Delhi seeks to reduce its reliance on key arms supplier Russia in the face of tensions with China. "We established an ambitious new roadmap for defence in
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin slams China for lack of military dialogue; Beijing hits back
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed on Saturday that Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiw
India conveys concerns to US on its F-16 fighter plane deal with Pakistan; Rajnath talks to secretary Austin
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday conveyed to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin India's concerns over Washington's decision to provide sustenance package for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet fleet. Singh apprised Austin about India's con
US to build larger military presence in Philippines to counter China
The United States and the Philippines announced on Thursday an agreement to expand American military presence in the Southeast Asian country. As part of the deal, U.S. forces would be granted access to four more Philippine military camps. It gives Washington new ground to ramp up d
Russia 'dangerous, reckless' in drone downing, says US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says Russia acted in a "dangerous" and "reckless" manner Tuesday when a Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea, downing the American aircraft.Russia 'dangerous, reckless' in drone d
'No evidence so far' that China is arming Russia: US President Joe Biden on Ukraine war
President Joe Biden says there is "no evidence...so far" that China is arming Russia in its war against Ukraine. Biden made the comments as he left the White House for a weekend in Delaware exactly one year after Russian forces invaded their neighbor. Biden's com
'Global situation far more challenging': EAM Jaishankar to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
During his bilateral talks with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin in the Pentagon on Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Indo-Pacific's stability, security and prosperity should be secured as the global situation has become very c
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds delegation-level talks with US Counterpart at Pentagon
Washington DC (USA), April 11 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defense Secretary Lloyd J Austin III Austin on April 11 held delegation-level talks at Pentagon ahead of 2+2 Dialogue. India-US is set to hold the fourth edition of 2+2 Ministerial Dia
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