New US forces for Middle East may aid evacuation, if needed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new U.S. deployment of a small number of troops to the Middle East announced earlier this…
2 years ago
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Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, US official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior U.S. defense official said on Thursday, a…
2 years ago
Tanker ship off India hit by attack drone ‘fired from Iran’: Pentagon
WASHINGTON, Dec 24, 2023 (AFP) - A Japanese-owned chemical tanker struck Saturday off the coast of India was targeted by…
3 years ago
US rejects Poland offer of jets for Ukraine as not ‘tenable’
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (AFP) - The United States on Tuesday rejected a Polish offer to send MiG-29 fighter jets…
4 years ago
Pentagon plans stronger US posture toward China, Russia
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US military will re-inforce deployments and bases directed at China and Russia, while maintaining…
5 years ago
Chinese hypersonic test included pathbreaking 2nd missile launch: reports
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- China's test of a globe-circling hypersonic weapon in July included the unprecedented launch of…
5 years ago
NKorea missile test poses ‘threats’ to neighbors: Pentagon
The United States military said Sunday missile tests conducted by North Korea over the weekend posed 'threats' to the country's…
5 years ago
Pentagon investigating Afghan airport deaths
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Air Force said Tuesday it was investigating how civilians were killed as…
5 years ago
US ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A US vessel fired warning shots at more than a dozen Iranian fast attack boats…
5 years ago
Pentagon chief sees Asia ties as deterrent against China
HONOLULU, United States (AFP) -- US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday he was traveling to Asia to…
5 years ago
Pentagon chief receives Covid-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Pentagon chief Christopher Miller was one of the first Americans to receive the Covid-19…
6 years ago
After White House, Covid-19 breaches Pentagon
by Sylvie LANTEAUME Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US commander-in-chief has Covid-19 and the top…
6 years ago
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