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Singapore to buy upgrade for its F-16 fighter jets: US

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 08:40

Singapore is ready to invest USD 2.43 billion to modernize its F-16 fighter jets in an arms deal with the United States, the Pentagon has said.

Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel in rare visit to nuke missile base

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 13:47

Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel is making a rare visit to an Air Force nuclear missile base, hoping to boost morale among the Air Force men and women who operate, maintain and safeguard the nation`s Minuteman 3 nuclear missiles.

White House defends Biden, Obama over former Pentagon chief`s memoir

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 08:27

The White House Wednesday continued to defend Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama amid an escalating controversy over former defense secretary Robert Gates` new memoir.

Pentagon official applauds India`s growth in space industry

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 02:13

Describing India as one of the largest space industries in Asia, a top Pentagon official on Tuesday applauded India`s remarkable growth in the sector.

Indo-US military ties on good track: Pentagon

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 00:18

The military-to-military ties between India and the US are on a good track, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Pentagon sees 50% rise in reports of sexual assaults in 2013

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 08:52

The number of sexual assaults reported across the US military rose by around 50 percent in the 2013 fiscal year compared with 2012, the Pentagon said on Friday.

US welcomes deal on relocating air base in Japan

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 08:05

Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel on Friday praised a decision by Japanese officials to allow the relocation of a US air base in Okinawa, calling it a "milestone" for relations with Tokyo.

US military repositions forces in Africa

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 04:56

The US military has repositioned its forces in the Horn of Africa in view of the increasing violence in South Sudan, which might require further evacuation of its people, the Pentagon has said.

US forces prepare possible new South Sudan evacuations

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 00:31

The US military is redeploying aircraft and other forces in the Horn of Africa to prepare for possible further evacuations of Americans from South Sudan, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Pentagon evacuates diplomats, allies from Sudan

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 03:46

The Pentagon says it flew 120 US diplomats and others out of South Sudan today because of continuing violence in the African nation.

Pentagon chief affirms Qatar, US defence ties

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 20:06

Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel reaffirmed US military ties with Qatar today, during a regional tour aimed at shoring up Gulf alliances amid disagreements over policy on Iran and Syria.

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.