Searched for
PENTAGON TAIWAN SUPPORT
US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia allies- Why is China building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos, and what do satellite images reveal about sites with over 80 launch pads?
- Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concerns
- China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silosChina is constructing a massive military complex in its desert regions. Satellite images reveal a sprawling network of launch pads and bunk...29 May, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves his job, marks latest departure of a top defense leaderUS Navy Secretary John Phelan has suddenly departed his post. Undersecretary Hung Cao, a decorated Navy veteran and former congressional ca...23 Apr, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
- Why did John Phelan quit as US Navy Secretary? Shock exit, Trump-Iran link and Pentagon leadership change explainedJohn Phelan has suddenly left his job as US Navy Secretary. The Pentagon confirmed his exit, but no clear reason was given. Hung Cao is now...23 Apr, 2026, 05.08 AM IST
- Policy flip-flops blur US stance on China ahead of Trump-Xi meetPresident Donald Trump's second term China policy faces challenges. Initial tariff hikes did not yield desired concessions from Beijing. Re...21 Apr, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- Pentagon foresees 'more limited' role in deterring North KoreaThe Pentagon plans a reduced role in deterring North Korea. South Korea will now lead this effort with U.S. support. This shift allows U.S....24 Jan, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
- Joe Biden approves $571 million in defence support for TaiwanThe US government pledged substantial military aid to Taiwan. The aid package includes defence articles and military equipment. This move a...21 Dec, 2024, 11.51 AM IST
- Pentagon exposes China, says it still has 1.2 lakh troops, Howitzers, missiles and even tanks near Indian borderChina’s military presence along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) remains unaltered since the 2020 Galwan clash, with a significant troop pr...19 Dec, 2024, 01.59 PM IST
- US approves $385 mln arms sale for TaiwanThe U.S. State Department has approved the sale of spare parts for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan estimated at $385 million. This move come...30 Nov, 2024, 08.39 AM IST
- US approves potential $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan week after Chinese war gamesThe U.S. State Department has approved a $2 billion sale of missiles and radar systems to Taiwan, including battle-tested NASAMS from Ukrai...26 Oct, 2024, 07.46 AM IST
- China strongly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, urges withdrawalChina has demanded the immediate withdrawal of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, expressing strong opposition and lodging a formal complaint. The ...07 Jun, 2024, 04.34 PM IST
- China said the US is a disruptor of peace in response to Pentagon report on China's military buildupThe statement China's Ministry of Defence issued in response called the Pentagon report's findings false and used it in turn to hit back at...25 Oct, 2023, 09.58 AM IST
- China to increase nuclear warheads to 1,500, Pentagon warnsLast year, the Pentagon said the number of Chinese nuclear warheads could increase to 700 within six years and may top 1,000 by 2030. The n...29 Nov, 2022, 11.30 PM IST
- US irks China, agrees to sell $1.1 bn in arms to TaiwanChina is angered by the US's agreement with Taiwan to sell $1.1bn worth of arms. China says it will take all necessary counter-measures leg...03 Sep, 2022, 02.08 PM IST
- U.S. approves possible sale of military assistance to TaiwanThe United States has only unofficial relations with Taipei. But U.S. law requires Washington to provide Taiwan with the means to defend it...16 Jul, 2022, 08.23 AM IST
- US approves $95 million boost to Taiwan's air defense systemChinese-claimed Taiwan has complained of increased military pressure by Beijing to try and force the democratically ruled island to accept ...06 Apr, 2022, 10.41 AM IST
- US special forces quietly training Taiwanese: OfficialTaiwan's defence ministry declined to comment on the report, but Pentagon spokesman John Supple said that generally speaking, US support fo...08 Oct, 2021, 11.22 AM IST
- United States approves potential sale of howitzers to Taiwan: PentagonThis comes after arms sales last year that included drones and coastal missile defenses meant to upgrade the island's capabilities and disc...05 Aug, 2021, 04.40 PM IST
Load More
