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US Coast Guard To Call Swastikas, Nooses "Potentially Divisive"
The US Coast Guard is poised to change some of its language and policies surrounding the display of hate symbols like swastikas and nooses as well as how personnel report hate incidents.
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Fired Pentagon Officials Say "Still Not Told Why We Were Investigated"
Three Pentagon officials who were reported to have been fired amid a inquiry into leaks said they weren't told what they were being investigated for or if there was even a probe into the unauthorized disclosure of information.
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India Has Taken Steps To Modernise Its Military, Reduce Dependence: US
Observing that India has showcased itself as a global leader, top intelligence official from US Department of Defense has told Congress that in 2023, India took steps to modernise its military to compete with China.
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US Defense Secretary Hospitalised, Biden Not Told Till Days After: Report
The sudden hospitalisation of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last week has caused a row after the Department of Defense failed to disclose this news even as Washington faces a growing crisis in the Middle East.
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Action Against UFOs: Pentagon Watchdog Starts Probe Into US Defence’s Handling of Unexplained Sightings
The US Department of Defense (DoD) announced on May 3 that it is launching a formal evaluation into the Pentagon’s actions on what the military calls Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). Check out all the details.
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Xiaomi Files Legal Complaint Against US Defence, Treasury Ban
Xiaomi filed a complaint in a Washington district court against the US defence and treasury departments, seeking to remove the Chinese smartphone maker from an official list of companies with ties to China's military.
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US State Department Approves Sale Of KC-46 Air Refuelers To Israel
The US Department of Defense announced Tuesday approval to sell new KC-46 Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft to its staunch Middle East ally Israel.
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5 Sikhs Inducted Into US Army With Religious Accommodation
Five Sikhs have been granted approval to serve in the US Army with their religious insignia intact, days after the army issued a new regulation under which servicemen who wear turbans, hijabs or beards can be enrolled in the military.
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Afghan Special Forces in Firing Line as Fighting Spreads
As Afghan soldiers and police struggle to contain an escalating insurgency that has targeted several cities in recent weeks, the country's special forces are being tested as never before.
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US To Conduct Counter-Boko Haram Operations in Nigeria
The United States will conduct surveillance and intelligence operations against Boko Haram inside Nigeria, sources familiar with the plan told AFP Friday, a significant escalation of Washington's role in combatting the Islamist group.
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India and United States to Jointly Develop Defence Technology Projects
India and the US will jointly work on several defence technology projects in an effort to develop a "vibrant science and technology cooperation" to strengthen national, regional and global security.
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Barack Obama to Nominate Pentagon Chief Today
President Barack Obama on Friday will announce his choice to replace Chuck Hagel as Pentagon chief, the White House said.
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Frontrunners Emerge for Top Pentagon Job
A pair of frontrunners have emerged to take charge at the Pentagon after President Barack Obama announced the departure of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
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US Coast Guard To Call Swastikas, Nooses "Potentially Divisive"
The US Coast Guard is poised to change some of its language and policies surrounding the display of hate symbols like swastikas and nooses as well as how personnel report hate incidents.
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Fired Pentagon Officials Say "Still Not Told Why We Were Investigated"
Three Pentagon officials who were reported to have been fired amid a inquiry into leaks said they weren't told what they were being investigated for or if there was even a probe into the unauthorized disclosure of information.
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India Has Taken Steps To Modernise Its Military, Reduce Dependence: US
Observing that India has showcased itself as a global leader, top intelligence official from US Department of Defense has told Congress that in 2023, India took steps to modernise its military to compete with China.
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US Defense Secretary Hospitalised, Biden Not Told Till Days After: Report
The sudden hospitalisation of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last week has caused a row after the Department of Defense failed to disclose this news even as Washington faces a growing crisis in the Middle East.
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Action Against UFOs: Pentagon Watchdog Starts Probe Into US Defence’s Handling of Unexplained Sightings
The US Department of Defense (DoD) announced on May 3 that it is launching a formal evaluation into the Pentagon’s actions on what the military calls Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). Check out all the details.
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Xiaomi Files Legal Complaint Against US Defence, Treasury Ban
Xiaomi filed a complaint in a Washington district court against the US defence and treasury departments, seeking to remove the Chinese smartphone maker from an official list of companies with ties to China's military.
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US State Department Approves Sale Of KC-46 Air Refuelers To Israel
The US Department of Defense announced Tuesday approval to sell new KC-46 Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft to its staunch Middle East ally Israel.
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5 Sikhs Inducted Into US Army With Religious Accommodation
Five Sikhs have been granted approval to serve in the US Army with their religious insignia intact, days after the army issued a new regulation under which servicemen who wear turbans, hijabs or beards can be enrolled in the military.
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Afghan Special Forces in Firing Line as Fighting Spreads
As Afghan soldiers and police struggle to contain an escalating insurgency that has targeted several cities in recent weeks, the country's special forces are being tested as never before.
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US To Conduct Counter-Boko Haram Operations in Nigeria
The United States will conduct surveillance and intelligence operations against Boko Haram inside Nigeria, sources familiar with the plan told AFP Friday, a significant escalation of Washington's role in combatting the Islamist group.
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India and United States to Jointly Develop Defence Technology Projects
India and the US will jointly work on several defence technology projects in an effort to develop a "vibrant science and technology cooperation" to strengthen national, regional and global security.
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Barack Obama to Nominate Pentagon Chief Today
President Barack Obama on Friday will announce his choice to replace Chuck Hagel as Pentagon chief, the White House said.
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Frontrunners Emerge for Top Pentagon Job
A pair of frontrunners have emerged to take charge at the Pentagon after President Barack Obama announced the departure of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
