Us Defense Department
Russia struggling to recruit soldiers for Ukraine: US Defense official
Last week, Putin signed a decree to boost Russia's combat personnel from 1.9 million to 2.04 million starting next year
 "Russia struggling to recruit soldiers for Ukraine: US Defense official")
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
 "US abandoned over $7 bn military equipment in Afghanistan, Pentagon says")
US to convene talks on Ukraine's defense needs with more than 20 countries
The agenda will include an updated assessment of Ukraine battlefield as well as discussion of efforts to continue a steady flow of weapons and other military aid, Pentagon secretary John Kirby said
 "US to convene talks on Ukraine's defense needs with more than 20 countries")
US says it's keeping an eye on China as it backs Ukraine against Russia
Russia, China seek to expand their military influence both regionally and globally, with Moscow invading Ukraine and Beijing seeking to wrest control of Taiwan, US Department of Defence said
 "US says it's keeping an eye on China as it backs Ukraine against Russia")
Biden signs memo improving cybersecurity across defence, intelligence sect
Biden signed a memorandum to bolster the cybersecurity of the US defense and intelligence communities' networks.
 "Biden signs memo improving cybersecurity across defence, intelligence sect")
Decades of efforts by US Defence dept fail to stamp out bias, extremism
In February, newly confirmed Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin took the unprecedented step of signing a memo directing commanding officers to institute a one-day stand-down to address extremism
 "Decades of efforts by US Defence dept fail to stamp out bias, extremism")
Pentagon announces $150mn in security assistance package for Ukraine
The Pentagon has announced $150 million of security assistance package for Ukraine to enhance its defense capability
 "Pentagon announces $150mn in security assistance package for Ukraine")
China's Xiaomi files legal complaint against US Defense, Treasury dept
The U.S. Department of Defense and the Treasury Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment
 "China's Xiaomi files legal complaint against US Defense, Treasury dept")
US Senate confirms Gen Austin as country's first black defense secretary
Vice President Kamala Harris would administer the ceremonial oath to Austin next week
 "US Senate confirms Gen Austin as country's first black defense secretary")
Defense department ensuring smooth power transition: Top Pentagon official
The US Department of Defense is ensuring a smooth transition of power, a top Indian-American official at the Pentagon said, and asserted it's fully cooperating with Biden administration in this regard
 "Defense department ensuring smooth power transition: Top Pentagon official")
 "Watch: Growing India-US relations has a message for China and PLA")
No indication of attack in Beirut: US defence officials contradict Trump
US defence department officials say they do not know what Trump was talking about, CNN reports
 "No indication of attack in Beirut: US defence officials contradict Trump")
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says China a 'rising threat' to world order
US allies in Europe, while concerned about China's rise, are more immediately worried about Russia
 "US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says China a 'rising threat' to world order")
Indian IT firms open up to cloud, seek to ramp up spending next year
Cloud spend is seen as the key growth driver in 2020 as large traditional enterprises like Pentagon give out multi-billion dollar contracts
 "Indian IT firms open up to cloud, seek to ramp up spending next year")
Pentagon unveils new cost-cutting initiatives for F-35 fighter jet
The cost of the jets, now running just over $100 million per jet to around $85 million by 2019
 "Pentagon unveils new cost-cutting initiatives for F-35 fighter jet")
