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China defence spending conceals more than it reveals: Report
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
China is expected to increase defence spending this year by 7.2 per cent to USD 225, according to a draft released by the Ministry of Finance, China on Sunday
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Pakistani brothers to reunite with family after 20 yrs in Guantanamo
Updated : 4 weeks ago IST
Mohammed Ahmed Ghulam Rabbani (53) and his brother Abdul Rahim Ghulam Rabbani (55), were held by the US police over their alleged links to terrorism.
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Joe Biden wanted US to shoot down Chinese balloon "as soon as possible"
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
After arriving at Camp David from Syracuse, Biden said that he had ordered the Pentagon to shoot down the balloon "as soon as possible."
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"We fully support India's ongoing efforts to de-escalate situation," US on
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
US Department of Defence Spokesperson General Patrick Ryder said that Pentagon is closely watching developments along the Line of Actual control at the India-China border.
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China doesn't want India to closely partner with US: Pentagon
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On China Military Report, which details Chinese strategy, aims, and capabilities, Pentagon said this congressionally mandated report serves as an authoritative assessment of the DOD's pacing challenge and the current course of the country's military.
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From 400 China's nuke stockpile to swell to 1500 by year 2035: US Report
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a report titled "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (PRC), Pentagon said Beijing probably accelerated its nuclear expansion last year, surpassing the operational 400 nuclear warheads stockpile.
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Biden holds emergency roundtable meeting with world leaders: White House
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The meeting took place Tuesday night after reports emerged on Russian-made missiles landing in Poland earlier in the day. Moscow has denied and described it as an effort to escalate the situation in Ukraine, the Sputnik news agency reported.
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Poland summons Russian envoy over 'missile' incident as NATO calls emergen
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
On November 15, Polish media reported that two missiles fell on the territory of Poland in the Lubelskie province bordering Ukraine. The Russian Defence Ministry dismissed reports, saying its military has performed no strikes targeting the Ukrainian-Polish border zone.
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NATO 'monitoring situation' in Poland, alliance chief says after missiles
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
On Tuesday, media reports emerged of two Russian missiles possibly landing within Polish territory near the border with Ukraine. Top NATO and US officials have said they are looking into reports of Russian missiles falling within the territory of the NATO member.
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Looking into reports Russian missiles hit inside Poland: Pentagon
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
On Tuesday, media reports emerged of two Russian missiles possibly landing within Polish territory near the border with Ukraine. Ryder said the Pentagon does not have any information to corroborate the reports at this time.
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US plans to fortify defense ties with India to deter China: Pentagon
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Biden administration plans to cement its defence ties with India to tame China.
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Russian media report claims Pentagon training Afghan pilots for role in Uk
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], August 30 (ANI): The US Department of Defence, also known as the Pentagon, is set to train former Afghan pilots in California and send them via Poland to conflict-ravaged Ukraine, Russian media agency Tass claimed citing a military diplomatic source.
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