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"Will continue to fly wherever international law allows": US to Russia
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
"So make no mistake, the United States will continue to fly and to operate wherever international law allows. And it is incumbent upon Russia to operate as military aircraft in a safe and professional manner," United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
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China rejects Washington's request for phone call with US Defence Secy aft
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said that China has "declined" US' request to arrange call between Lloyd Austin and Wei Fenghe.
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Chinese, Russian influence 'destabilizing' Africa, warns US Defence Secy A
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, at a panel with several African presidents at the start of the three-day summit, warned of a different approach by China and Russia.
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Australia, US vow to increase cooperation in Indo-Pacific region
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This commitment was made as US State Secretary Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin hosted Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles on December 6 in Washington to advance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a statement released
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Chinese defence minister says ready to hold meeting with US counterpart
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
On Saturday, the Chinese defence ministry said Wei would participate in the ninth ADMM-Plus from November 20-24 in Cambodia. Ahead of his Cambodia visit, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Pentagon must remain clear-eyed about the threat of China.
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"Russia an acute threat, China- the only competitor": US defence strategy
Updated : 5 months ago IST
At a conference at the Pentagon detailing the DoD National Defence Strategy, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin described "Russia as an acute threat" and China as "the only competitor."
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Positioning Indian-US militaries to operate, coordinate more closely toget
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): Highlighting the importance of India-US relationship, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said that both countries are positioning their militaries to operate and coordinate more closely than ever.
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Pentagon Chief criticises China's "unprecedented provocations", reaffirms
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin sharply criticised China for "unprecedented provocations in the Taiwan Strait" during bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar at the Pentagon and said that India and US, the two great democracies
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US defence chief discusses 'security developments' with Rajnath Singh
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], September 14 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday held a discussion with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, over a range of recent security developments of shared interest, including in East Asia, the Indian Ocean Region.
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We remain focused on Ukraine's needs, says Austin
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], June 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States and its allies are focused on supplying Ukraine with military equipment that the country's leadership in Kiev believes to be most needed, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday.
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US defence chief slams China's 'destabilising' activity near Taiwan
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Singapore, June 11 (ANI): China's coercive, aggressive and dangerous actions threaten stability around Asia, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said at the premier defence forum taking place in Singapore.
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US sees Indo-Pacific as 'priority theatre', says Indian military power can
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Singapore, June 11 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday underlined the important role of India and other partner countries for peace in the Indo-Pacific region, which he described as a "priority theatre" for Washington.
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