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Hagel given assurances on Afghan security deal

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 00:20

Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel said on Saturday that Afghanistan`s defense minister reassured him that a security agreement with the US will be signed in a timely manner.

Iran says Afghan president to visit Sunday

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 00:20

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to visit Iran on Sunday straight after an awkward visit to Kabul by US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, an Iranian official said.

Iran says Afghan president to visit Sunday

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 00:20

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to visit Iran on Sunday straight after an awkward visit to Kabul by US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, an Iranian official said.

Iran diplomacy must be backed by military power: US

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 00:18

Diplomacy with Iran must be backed up by US military might, Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel said Saturday in a speech addressed to Gulf allies anxious over a nuclear deal with Tehran.

Hagel lands in Kabul amid chaos over security deal

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 00:07

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday amid a stand-off between the US and Afghan leaders over a security agreement that President Hamid Karzai is still refusing to sign.

Chinese decision on ADIZ not a wise course of action: Hagel

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 11:38

The recent Chinese decision to unilaterally declare a new air defence identification zone (ADIZ) in the East China Sea is not a wise course of action, US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel said Tuesday.

Hagel calls up Japanese counterpart, discusses China`s ADIZ

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 14:52

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has called up his Japanese counterpart to discuss the security situation following a Chinese decision to establish an air defence identification zone (ADIZ) over the East China Sea.

US agrees to keep Patriot missiles in Turkey

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 11:27

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the US will continue to provide two Patriot missile batteries in Turkey for another year as part of that country`s air defenses while the civil war rages on in Syria.

Pentagon chief sounds alarm over US budget cuts

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 16:12

Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel sounded an alarm bell about budget cuts he said threaten America`s security and global military role, while "gambling" over the risk of an unexpected threat.

Government shutdown cost Pentagon $600 mn: Officials

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 10:13

The partial US federal government shutdown has cost the Pentagon at least USD 600 million worth of productivity, Pentagon top financial officer said.

Hagel apologises for delay in awarding medal to US soldier

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 09:11

Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has apologised to a former US soldier for having to wait years before his valour was recognised with the Medal of Honor.

Pentagon`s No 2 official Ashton Carter resigns

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 08:38

US Deputy Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter, who played a critical role in boosting Indo-US defence ties, said that he will step down in December.