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8th May, 2013
US Pentagon report says China using cyberattacks
China's foreign ministry dismissed as groundless a Pentagon report which accused China for the first time of trying to break into US defense computer networks.
China's foreign ministry dismissed as groundless a Pentagon report which accused China for the first time of trying to break into US defense computer networks.
3rd May, 2013
Samsung, BlackBerry devices cleared for use on US defense networks
A step toward opening up the military to a wide variety of technology equipment makers while still ensuring communications security.
A step toward opening up the military to a wide variety of technology equipment makers while still ensuring communications security.
9th April, 2013
Six US Air Force cyber capabilities designated “weapons”
The US Air Force has designated six cyber tools as weapons, which should help the programs compete for increasingly scarce dollars in the Pentagon budget.
The US Air Force has designated six cyber tools as weapons, which should help the programs compete for increasingly scarce dollars in the Pentagon budget.
27th February, 2013
US ‘can’t dictate’ to the world: Hagel
“I've always believed that America's role in the world has been one that should engage the world. We can't dictate to the world. But we must engage in the world,” said the US Defense Secretary.
“I've always believed that America's role in the world has been one that should engage the world. We can't dictate to the world. But we must engage in the world,” said the US Defense Secretary.
16th February, 2013
Backlash against new US medal for drone pilots
Opponents say the medal's rank is too high and sends a signal that the Pentagon does not sufficiently value the sacrifices of front-line troops.
Opponents say the medal's rank is too high and sends a signal that the Pentagon does not sufficiently value the sacrifices of front-line troops.
31st January, 2013
US military ready to use ‘full force’ if necessary: Hagel
“We will not hesitate to use the full force of the US military in defense of our security,” Chuck Hagel said in an opening statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
“We will not hesitate to use the full force of the US military in defense of our security,” Chuck Hagel said in an opening statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
20th January, 2013
US draws guidebook for targeted killings: report
Citing unnamed US officials, The Washington Post said the guidebook would contain a major exemption for the CIA's campaign of drone strikes in Pakistan.
Citing unnamed US officials, The Washington Post said the guidebook would contain a major exemption for the CIA's campaign of drone strikes in Pakistan.
20th January, 2013
US won’t drop conspiracy charge against 9/11 suspects
In addition to the conspiracy charge, the defendants face murder and other charges that could lead to their execution if they are convicted in the tribunal at the Guantanamo Bay US Naval Base in Cuba.
In addition to the conspiracy charge, the defendants face murder and other charges that could lead to their execution if they are convicted in the tribunal at the Guantanamo Bay US Naval Base in Cuba.
16th January, 2013
For US, Islamabad’s D-chowk is not Tahrir Square
Dr Qadri’s march has not yet caught the attention of the American public.
Dr Qadri’s march has not yet caught the attention of the American public.
9th January, 2013
WikiLeaks soldier’s sentence reduced, if convicted
A military judge reduced by 112 days any sentence that accused WikiLeaks leaker Bradley Manning might receive as compensation for harsh treatment he received in military detention.
A military judge reduced by 112 days any sentence that accused WikiLeaks leaker Bradley Manning might receive as compensation for harsh treatment he received in military detention.
24th December, 2012
SEAL commander’s death an apparent suicide: report
A top SEAL officer in Afghanistan died Saturday of a “non-combat related injury while supporting stability operations in (central) Uruzgan province, Afghanistan,” a Defense Department statement said.
A top SEAL officer in Afghanistan died Saturday of a “non-combat related injury while supporting stability operations in (central) Uruzgan province, Afghanistan,” a Defense Department statement said.
19th December, 2012
Pentagon investigating top intelligence official
The Pentagon says its top intelligence official is under investigation in connection with information he provided to makers of a movie about the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
The Pentagon says its top intelligence official is under investigation in connection with information he provided to makers of a movie about the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
18th December, 2012
Pentagon notifies Congress of reimbursing $688 million to Pakistan
The Pentagon has notified Congress this month that it would reimburse Pakistan for the cost of stationing troops on the border with Afghanistan, The NYT reported.
The Pentagon has notified Congress this month that it would reimburse Pakistan for the cost of stationing troops on the border with Afghanistan, The NYT reported.
18th December, 2012
US Air Force approves formal start of F-35 pilot training
Training pilots to fly the F-35 posed some unique challenges because it is the US Air Force's most complex weapons system.
Training pilots to fly the F-35 posed some unique challenges because it is the US Air Force's most complex weapons system.
17th December, 2012
France says Afghan officials to meet Taliban near Paris
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Afghan President Hamid Karzai had given his green light to the meeting.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Afghan President Hamid Karzai had given his green light to the meeting.
24th November, 2012
Success depends on Pakistan’s commitment: US
The US success in Afghanistan depends on having a Pakistan that is willing to confront terrorists, says US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta.
The US success in Afghanistan depends on having a Pakistan that is willing to confront terrorists, says US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta.
14th November, 2012
US general demoted over 5-star hotel spending
General William “Kip” Ward was also asked to reimburse $82,000 for having inappropriately used Pentagon travel funds.
General William “Kip” Ward was also asked to reimburse $82,000 for having inappropriately used Pentagon travel funds.
9th November, 2012
Iranian jets fired on US drone in Gulf: Pentagon
The Pentagon revealed that two Iranian fighter jets fired on an unarmed US Predator drone in the Gulf last week but the aircraft was not hit.
The Pentagon revealed that two Iranian fighter jets fired on an unarmed US Predator drone in the Gulf last week but the aircraft was not hit.
4th October, 2012
US court orders Iran, others to pay $6 billion for 9/11
The largely symbolic ruling caps a series of court decisions prompted by lawsuits filed by families of 47 victims from among the nearly 3,000 killed on 9/11.
The largely symbolic ruling caps a series of court decisions prompted by lawsuits filed by families of 47 victims from among the nearly 3,000 killed on 9/11.
28th September, 2012
US, Pakistan called off military talks due to protests: US
A planned meeting between US and Pakistani military chiefs was postponed this week due to a wave of violent anti-American protests,said General Martin Dempsey.
A planned meeting between US and Pakistani military chiefs was postponed this week due to a wave of violent anti-American protests,said General Martin Dempsey.
