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"Reminds Of Risks Servicemen Take": Pentagon Chief On IAF Pilot's Death

India News | Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Saturday March 20, 2021

US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin on Saturday condoled the death of an Air Force Group Captain who was in an accident involving a MiG-21 Bison aircraft earlier this week.

"Expanding Military Engagement": Rajnath Singh On US Defence Secretary Meet

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday March 20, 2021

India and the US focused on expanding their military engagement during the recent meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the US Secretary of Defence, General Lloyd Austin, a joint statement said today. The talks focussed on wide-ranging defence cooperation, information-sharing in emerging areas, and mutual logistical support, he said.

Ajit Doval, US Defence Secretary Discuss Strategic Partnership

India News | ANI | Saturday March 20, 2021

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and US Secretary of Defence Lloyd James Austin III on Friday discussed areas of mutual interest, strategic partnership and cooperation on various aspects of security and defence, according to sources.

"Convey My Best Wishes To POTUS": PM On Meeting US Defence Secretary

India News | Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday March 19, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin met on Friday after the top Biden administration official arrived in India on a three-day visit. India is the third stop for Mr Austin during his three-nation hop - he went to Japan and South Korea - and the first overseas visit by the new US Defence Secretary after President Joe ...

"Thrilled" To Be In India: US Defence Secretary To Focus On Expanding Ties

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 19, 2021

Beginning his three-day India visit, US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin today said the breadth of Indo-US cooperation reflected the significance of "major defence partnership" as they work together to address the "most pressing" challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin To Arrive In India Today For 3-Day Visit

India News | ANI | Friday March 19, 2021

US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin III is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Friday on a three-day visit to India.

US Senate Committee Flags "Deteriorating Democratic Situation In India"

India News | Reported by Kadambini Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday March 18, 2021

US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin - the first member of the newly elected Joe Biden administration who will be on a visit to India starting today -- has been asked to raise concerns about democracy in the country with Indian officials. In a letter to him, Senator Robert Menendez has pointed out that while US and India's partnership is "critical t...

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Rajnath Singh To Discuss Defence Partnership Next Week: Pentagon Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 13, 2021

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh next week in India and discuss ways to operationalise the major defence partnership that the two countries have, according to a top Pentagon official.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin To Visit India Next Week

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 10, 2021

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit India next week along with Japan and South Korea, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday, in the first overseas trip of a senior member of the new Biden Administration.

Rajnath Singh Discusses Defence Cooperation With US Counterpart

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 27, 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday spoke to new US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, in the first high-level engagement between the two sides after Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the US last week.

US Defence Secretary Reaffirms Commitment To Japan Over Senkaku Islands

World News | Reuters | Sunday January 24, 2021

New US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday, during his first phone call with his Japanese counterpart, reaffirmed America's commitment to defending the disputed East China Sea islets known as the Senkaku in Japan, Jiji news agency reported.

Rajnath Singh Speaks To Acting US Defence Secretary Christopher Miller

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 15, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday spoke to acting US Defence Secretary Christopher C Miller and discussed issues relating to strategic cooperation between the two countries, officials said.

Indian-American Kash Patel Named Chief Of Staff To Acting US Defence Secretary

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 11, 2020

Indian-American Kash Patel has been named as the Chief of Staff to the Acting US Defence Secretary Chris Miller, the Pentagon has announced.

Ex-US Defence Secretary Says "Decline Offer To Endorse" Donald Trump

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 15, 2020

Former US defence secretary Jim Mattis refused to endorse his former boss Donald Trump on Thursday, urging voters to look for leaders who show "competence and compassion".

Indo-Pacific Epicentre Of "Great Power Competition" With China: US Defence Secretary Mark Esper

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 28, 2020

The Indo-Pacific is the epicentre of a "great power competition" with China, who wants to project its power globally, US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said as he underlined America's efforts to strengthen ties with partners like India to get Beijing to respect the international rules-based order.