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US says military readiness unaffected by arms transfers to Ukraine

The Pentagon has denied that arms transfers to Ukraine have impacted America's military readiness amid concerns that the Pentagon's own stockpile of Javelin weapons might be dwindling.

US abandoned over $7 bn military equipment in Afghanistan, Pentagon says

The US provided a sum of USD 18.6 billion in military hardware to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) for 16 years

India's offset requirements hurdle in defence trade: Ex-Pentagon official

India offers huge opportunities for the US in bilateral defence trade but its offset requirements pose an enormous challenge in doing business with the country, a former top Pentagon official has told top American lawmakers. Ellen Lord, who previously served as the Under Secretary of Defence for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S), told members of the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday that the US is in talks with India on several multi-billion key defence sales, including the Guardian drones. "India has enormous opportunities but also enormous challenges. We have never been able to get the overarching security agreements with India that we would hope. "We have challenges with things like the S-400 (Russian anti-aircraft missile system being bought by India) being on contract and so forth. Additionally, the challenge of doing business, I can tell you in India is enormous because of offset requirements there to be able to provide a local business," Lord said. Under India's ..

US not fighting Russia: Pentagon on Ukraine conflict turning to proxy war

Since Russia launched its military operation in February, the US has provided at least $3.7 billion to support Ukraine's defenses

US discourages India's reliance on Russia for defence needs: Pentagon

We've been very clear with India as well as other nations that we don't want to see them rely on Russia for defence needs. We've been nothing but honest about that and discouraging that: Pentagon

Pentagon says Ukraine did not receive fixed-wing aircraft from US, allies

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby clarified that Ukraine was given spare parts that enabled them to fix aircraft that previously were not operable

India-US defence relationship is trusted one': says ex-Pentagon official

The defence relationship between India and the United States over the years has become a trusted one, a former top Pentagon official has said.

Ukraine receives fighter jets, spare parts to increase fleet size: Pentagon

Ukraine has received additional aircraft and spare parts to increase its fleet size amid the conflict with Russia, US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said.

Ukraine war: Report of Mariupol chemical attack sparks US, UK concern

Ukraine's Azov regiment has said three soldiers were injured by 'a poisonous substance' in an attack on Monday

Is Pentagon preparing for another pandemic after Covid mission over?

A COVID-19 patient was in respiratory distress. The Army nurse knew she had to act quickly.

US continues to adjust readiness to meet North Korean threats: Pentagon

The US and South Korea continue to adjust their joint defense capabilities to meet ever increasing threats from North Korea's advancing nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities

Indo-US bilateral defence ties to stay on ambitious course: Pentagon

Bound by shared values and a common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region, the United States and India will continue to chart an ambitious course in the bilateral defence partnership

Encouraged by India's effort to diversify its military articles: Pentagon

The United States is encouraged by Indian efforts to diversify the purchase of its military or defense articles, the Pentagon has said.

Pentagon claims Russia sending troop reinforcements from Georgia to Ukraine

A senior US defence official told reporters that the Pentagon has seen indications of Russia sending troop reinforcements from "Georgia" to Ukraine to support its offensive in the Donbas region.

US will not engage in hostilities in war-torn Ukraine: Pentagon Chief

The United States will neither engage in hostilities in Ukraine nor establish a no-fly zone over the country, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said

'Incredible momentum' in India-US defence relationship: Pentagon official

There is an incredible momentum in the US-India defence relationship and the much awaited 2+2 dialogue between the two countries will take place here in early April, a top Pentagon official said

Coronavirus: Pentagon announces that masks 'no longer required indoors'

The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that "masks are no longer required indoors" at the building

Nothing indicates China's intention to get involved in Ukraine: Pentagon

The United States does not see that China intends to be involved in the situation in Ukraine in any way amid ongoing tension, US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said

Pentagon says US ready to support Taiwan in face of China's military rise

China is rapidly strengthening its nuclear capabilities, but US is prepared for competition and will also work on supporting Taiwan's ability to defend itself, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said

US ready to support Ukraine, help Kiev with defense, Pentagon chief says

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says Washington is concerned about the situation in Ukraine and is ready to support Kiev.Speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum on Saturday, Austin said that the US is "very concerned" about the alleged buildup of Russian forces on the Ukrainian border and will try to ensure that Kiev "has what it needs" to defend its "sovereign territory."The Pentagon chief said he was not going to speculate on different scenarios pertaining to the alleged Russian aggression on its borders.Over the past several weeks, Ukraine and some Western countries have expressed concern about the alleged increase in what they characterize as "aggressive actions" by Russia on their border. However, Russia has refuted the accusations by saying it is moving troops within its own territory and at its own discretion.US President Joe Biden plans to discuss the issue of Ukraine, as well as other topics, during the upcoming video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ...