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Women, Black Officers Among 9 Dropped From US Navy Promotion List: Report
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- World News | Edited by Anmolpreet Kaur, Anmolpreet Kaur
Hegseth removed at least three women, two Black men and four white men from the promotion list.
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Pete Hegseth Criticises 'Fat Generals,' Diversity Initiatives In Military
- Wednesday October 1, 2025
- World News | Reuters
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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US Defense Intelligence Agency Chief Fired. He Had Denied Trump's Iran Claim
- Saturday August 23, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The move comes after the Defense Intelligence Agency findings appeared to contradict US President Donald Trump's earlier statements.
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Europe Can't Assume US Troop "Will Last Forever": Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
- Friday February 14, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday warned NATO allies in Europe against assuming that the American troop presence on the continent would "last forever", as he urged them to spend more on defence.
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Trump's Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary
- Saturday January 25, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
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Senate Poised To Confirm Fox News Host As US Defence Secretary
- Saturday January 25, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The US Senate appeared poised Friday to narrowly confirm former Fox News host Peter Hegseth for defense secretary, with opponents saying Donald Trump's pick has nowhere near the experience for the huge job.
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Israel Killed Over 25,000 Palestinians Since Hamas Attack: US Defence Chief
- Thursday February 29, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Israel has killed more than 25,000 Palestinian women and children since the October 7 attack by militant group Hamas, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday.
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Pentagon On Why US Defence Secretary Hid Cancer From President Biden
- Tuesday February 27, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The Pentagon said Monday that privacy concerns contributed to the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer treatment, but that it found no evidence of intentional wrongdoing or obfuscation.
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US Defense Chief Makes First Public Appearance Since Secret Hospitalisation
- Tuesday January 23, 2024
- World News | Reuters
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made his first public appearance, virtually and from home since his secret hospitalization, during a meeting on Ukraine's military needs on Tuesday.
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Pentagon Chief's Surprise Visit To War-Hit Ukraine To Reinforce US Support
- Monday November 20, 2023
- World News | Agence France-Presse
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday, in a bid to stem Kyiv's concerns that support from its biggest ally could waver.
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India, US To Co-Produce Infantry Combat Vehicles: US Defence Secretary
- Friday November 10, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
India and the US will co-produce an infantry combat vehicle as part of defence industrial cooperation, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday.
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India-US Partnership Cornerstone Of Free, Open Indo-Pacific, Says US Defence Secretary
- Monday June 5, 2023
- World News | Press Trust of India
Describing the US-India relationship as one of the most "consequential" ones, Mr Austin said the partnership is a "cornerstone" for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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India, US To Establish Ambitious Roadmap For Defence Industrial Cooperation: US Defence Secretary
- Monday June 5, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
At a media briefing, Mr Austin also described the India-US global strategic partnership as the "cornerstone" of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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US Defence Secretary Arrives In India, To Hold Talks With Rajnath Singh
- Sunday June 4, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in India on Sunday on a two-day visit to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, especially in areas of transfer of critical technologies for co-development of military hardware.
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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin To Pay 2-Day Visit To India From Sunday
- Saturday June 3, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
The US defence secretary will arrive in India from Singapore on Sunday on a two-day visit, the defence ministry said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Women, Black Officers Among 9 Dropped From US Navy Promotion List: Report
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- World News | Edited by Anmolpreet Kaur, Anmolpreet Kaur
Hegseth removed at least three women, two Black men and four white men from the promotion list.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pete Hegseth Criticises 'Fat Generals,' Diversity Initiatives In Military
- Wednesday October 1, 2025
- World News | Reuters
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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www.ndtv.com
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US Defense Intelligence Agency Chief Fired. He Had Denied Trump's Iran Claim
- Saturday August 23, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The move comes after the Defense Intelligence Agency findings appeared to contradict US President Donald Trump's earlier statements.
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www.ndtv.com
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Europe Can't Assume US Troop "Will Last Forever": Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
- Friday February 14, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday warned NATO allies in Europe against assuming that the American troop presence on the continent would "last forever", as he urged them to spend more on defence.
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www.ndtv.com
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Trump's Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary
- Saturday January 25, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
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www.ndtv.com
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Senate Poised To Confirm Fox News Host As US Defence Secretary
- Saturday January 25, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The US Senate appeared poised Friday to narrowly confirm former Fox News host Peter Hegseth for defense secretary, with opponents saying Donald Trump's pick has nowhere near the experience for the huge job.
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www.ndtv.com
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Israel Killed Over 25,000 Palestinians Since Hamas Attack: US Defence Chief
- Thursday February 29, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Israel has killed more than 25,000 Palestinian women and children since the October 7 attack by militant group Hamas, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pentagon On Why US Defence Secretary Hid Cancer From President Biden
- Tuesday February 27, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The Pentagon said Monday that privacy concerns contributed to the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer treatment, but that it found no evidence of intentional wrongdoing or obfuscation.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Defense Chief Makes First Public Appearance Since Secret Hospitalisation
- Tuesday January 23, 2024
- World News | Reuters
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made his first public appearance, virtually and from home since his secret hospitalization, during a meeting on Ukraine's military needs on Tuesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pentagon Chief's Surprise Visit To War-Hit Ukraine To Reinforce US Support
- Monday November 20, 2023
- World News | Agence France-Presse
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday, in a bid to stem Kyiv's concerns that support from its biggest ally could waver.
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www.ndtv.com
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India, US To Co-Produce Infantry Combat Vehicles: US Defence Secretary
- Friday November 10, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
India and the US will co-produce an infantry combat vehicle as part of defence industrial cooperation, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com
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India-US Partnership Cornerstone Of Free, Open Indo-Pacific, Says US Defence Secretary
- Monday June 5, 2023
- World News | Press Trust of India
Describing the US-India relationship as one of the most "consequential" ones, Mr Austin said the partnership is a "cornerstone" for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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www.ndtv.com
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India, US To Establish Ambitious Roadmap For Defence Industrial Cooperation: US Defence Secretary
- Monday June 5, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
At a media briefing, Mr Austin also described the India-US global strategic partnership as the "cornerstone" of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Defence Secretary Arrives In India, To Hold Talks With Rajnath Singh
- Sunday June 4, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in India on Sunday on a two-day visit to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, especially in areas of transfer of critical technologies for co-development of military hardware.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin To Pay 2-Day Visit To India From Sunday
- Saturday June 3, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
The US defence secretary will arrive in India from Singapore on Sunday on a two-day visit, the defence ministry said.
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www.ndtv.com