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Women, Black Officers Among 9 Dropped From US Navy Promotion List: Report
Hegseth removed at least three women, two Black men and four white men from the promotion list.
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The Fallout That Cost US Army Chief Randy George His Job
General George was appointed chief of staff of the Army in 2023. He was nominated by former President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate in 2023
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Pete Hegseth Permits Troops To Carry Personal Firearms On Military Bases
Denial of a service member's request to carry privately owned firearms must be explained in writing, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
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Who Is Randy George, US Army Chief Asked To Step Down By Pete Hegseth
Gen. George was appointed as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army on September 21, 2023. His term was set to expire in 2027.
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After 'Secret' Gulf Visit, Hegseth Says US Troops Want Bigger Bombs
"These troops want to finish this fight for their kids and their grandkids. This is about history, this is about legacy," Pete Hegseth said.
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Pentagon Wants To Shift $1.5 Billion To Interceptors Amid Iran War
The Pentagon's request to seek funds for missile interceptors is part of the US Defence Department's plan to boost America's manufacturing capacity.
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No US Boots On Iran Yet, But Will Go As Far As Needed: Pete Hegseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday there are currently no American troops on the ground in Iran, but left the option open, saying "we'll go...
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14 Killed As US Strikes 4 More 'Drug Boats' In Pacific Ocean
US forces killed 14 people in strikes that destroyed four alleged drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday, bringing the death count from Washington's anti-narcotics campaign to at least 57.
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US Conducts 10th Strike On Suspected Drug-Running Boat In Carribean, 6 Dead
The US military has conducted its 10th strike on a suspected drug-running boat, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday, blaming the Tren de Aragua gang for operating the vessel and leaving six people dead in the Caribbean.
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Pete Hegseth Criticises 'Fat Generals,' Diversity Initiatives In Military
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed "fat generals" and diversity initiatives that he said led to decades of decay in the military and told a rare gathering of commanders on Tuesday they should resign if they do not support his agenda.
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Op Sindoor Served As Reality Check On Needs Of Nuclear-Warfare: Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Friday that Operation Sindoor served as a reality check for the armed forces by pointing out the areas where we can do better, where we need to adapt to the changing needs of nuclear warfare.
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"Bit Tense On Day 1, But...": Defence Secretary On Op Sindoor 'Stress'
Those involved in Operation Sindoor were confident right from the beginning that they could dominate the enemy side, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said.
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"First 2 Tejas Mark 1A May Be Delivered By September-End": Defence Secretary RK Singh At NDTV Summit
The first two of the 10 Tejas Mark 1A jets will hopefully be delivered by September, Defence Secretary RK Singh said at NDTV's Defence Summit on Saturday.
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US Defense Intelligence Agency Chief Fired. He Had Denied Trump's Iran Claim
The move comes after the Defense Intelligence Agency findings appeared to contradict US President Donald Trump's earlier statements.
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Top Defence Official Meets Mountaineering Team That Scaled Everest, Kilimanjaro
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday formally flagged off mountaineering expeditions to Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro, saying these two achievements have set a new benchmark for youth in leadership in adventure sports activities.
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Women, Black Officers Among 9 Dropped From US Navy Promotion List: Report
Hegseth removed at least three women, two Black men and four white men from the promotion list.
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The Fallout That Cost US Army Chief Randy George His Job
General George was appointed chief of staff of the Army in 2023. He was nominated by former President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate in 2023
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Pete Hegseth Permits Troops To Carry Personal Firearms On Military Bases
Denial of a service member's request to carry privately owned firearms must be explained in writing, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
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Who Is Randy George, US Army Chief Asked To Step Down By Pete Hegseth
Gen. George was appointed as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army on September 21, 2023. His term was set to expire in 2027.
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After 'Secret' Gulf Visit, Hegseth Says US Troops Want Bigger Bombs
"These troops want to finish this fight for their kids and their grandkids. This is about history, this is about legacy," Pete Hegseth said.
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Pentagon Wants To Shift $1.5 Billion To Interceptors Amid Iran War
The Pentagon's request to seek funds for missile interceptors is part of the US Defence Department's plan to boost America's manufacturing capacity.
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No US Boots On Iran Yet, But Will Go As Far As Needed: Pete Hegseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday there are currently no American troops on the ground in Iran, but left the option open, saying "we'll go...
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14 Killed As US Strikes 4 More 'Drug Boats' In Pacific Ocean
US forces killed 14 people in strikes that destroyed four alleged drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday, bringing the death count from Washington's anti-narcotics campaign to at least 57.
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US Conducts 10th Strike On Suspected Drug-Running Boat In Carribean, 6 Dead
The US military has conducted its 10th strike on a suspected drug-running boat, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday, blaming the Tren de Aragua gang for operating the vessel and leaving six people dead in the Caribbean.
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Pete Hegseth Criticises 'Fat Generals,' Diversity Initiatives In Military
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed "fat generals" and diversity initiatives that he said led to decades of decay in the military and told a rare gathering of commanders on Tuesday they should resign if they do not support his agenda.
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Op Sindoor Served As Reality Check On Needs Of Nuclear-Warfare: Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Friday that Operation Sindoor served as a reality check for the armed forces by pointing out the areas where we can do better, where we need to adapt to the changing needs of nuclear warfare.
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"Bit Tense On Day 1, But...": Defence Secretary On Op Sindoor 'Stress'
Those involved in Operation Sindoor were confident right from the beginning that they could dominate the enemy side, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said.
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"First 2 Tejas Mark 1A May Be Delivered By September-End": Defence Secretary RK Singh At NDTV Summit
The first two of the 10 Tejas Mark 1A jets will hopefully be delivered by September, Defence Secretary RK Singh said at NDTV's Defence Summit on Saturday.
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US Defense Intelligence Agency Chief Fired. He Had Denied Trump's Iran Claim
The move comes after the Defense Intelligence Agency findings appeared to contradict US President Donald Trump's earlier statements.
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Top Defence Official Meets Mountaineering Team That Scaled Everest, Kilimanjaro
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday formally flagged off mountaineering expeditions to Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro, saying these two achievements have set a new benchmark for youth in leadership in adventure sports activities.
