Pentagon raises prospect of troops on the ground against ISISA top American general has raised the prospect of sending combat troops to fight against the Islamic State.
17 Sep, 2014, 02.35 PM IST
ISIL beyond just a terrorist group; tremendously well-funded: Chuck Hagel"It is as sophisticated as any group that we have seen. They marry ideology, a sophistication of strategic and tactical military prowess."
22 Aug, 2014, 10.27 AM IST
Amid tensions in S China Sea, US hosts China army chiefMaritime feud between China and Vietnam will be up when General Fang Fenghui, holds talks with his counterpart, General Martin Dempsey.
13 May, 2014, 08.21 AM IST
Chinese Army chief Gen Fang Fenghui to visit US next weekThe chief of the Chinese Army Gen Fang Fenghui would travel to the United States next week to hold talks with his American counterpart.
10 May, 2014, 11.04 AM IST
IAF chief discusses modernisation, regional engagement in USDempsey and Browne yesterday "discussed military exercises, military modernisation and regional engagement," a Pentagon official said.
26 Jul, 2013, 10.58 PM IST
US cannot defeat al-Qaeda without Pakistani support: Martin DempseyA top American General said that Islamabad's co-operation on counter-terrorism issues have not been on the expected lines.
19 Jul, 2013, 11.31 AM IST
- Iran a 'threat' to US national security: Pentagon
The US Defence Secretary, Chuck Hagel, said the US remains focused on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
12 Jun, 2013, 07.26 AM IST
Up to leaders of India and Pakistan to work on their ties: USPsaki was responding to questions on relationship between India and Pakistan and also between Pakistan and the US.
17 May, 2013, 12.08 PM IST
China calls for new type of relationship with US militaryCalling for a new type of relations between the US and Chinese militaries, Beijing today said the two sides should respect core interests o...
22 Apr, 2013, 09.16 PM IST
- US troop presence in Afghanistan would be modest: Pentagon
The presence of US troops in Afghanistan after the 2014 pullout would be "modest", Pentagon said today.
03 Feb, 2013, 10.01 PM IST
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls for 'clear red lines' against IranIsrael's hawkish PM today slammed the international community for not setting "clear red lines" against Iran due to the lack of determinati...
02 Sep, 2012, 05.56 PM IST
- US aspires to have closer relationship with India: Dempsey
The United States aspires to have a closer relationship and greater engagement with India, a top Pentagon commander said.
08 Jun, 2012, 02.31 AM IST
- India to be influential power in future: Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey
As the US is balancing itself in the Pacific in view of the rise of China, top Pentagon General today said India will be an influential pla...
03 May, 2012, 04.10 PM IST
India to be influential power in future: DempseyAs the US is balancing itself in the Pacific in view of the rise of China, top Pentagon General today said India will be an influential pla...
02 May, 2012, 02.02 PM IST
- Pakistan still believes India poses threat to it: Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani has got some internal issues which he has to manage politically, Dempsey said.
17 Mar, 2012, 12.43 PM IST
- US not inclined to enter into arms race with China: Pentagon
The United States is not inclined to enter into an arms race or any confrontation with China, a top Pentagon official has said.
20 Feb, 2012, 10.40 AM IST
- US miffed as Israel hints at strike on Iran Nuclear sites
Israel could launch a unilateral strike on Iran's nuclear facilities without much prior notice to its closest ally for over 60 year, US, ac...
23 Jan, 2012, 11.50 AM IST