Pentagon seeking brains and ideas in Silicon Valley

Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 12:43

US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter will head to Silicon Valley on Thursday in a bid to recruit tech gurus for the Pentagon, even if just on a part-time basis.

Ashton Carter likely next Pentagon chief: Reports

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 10:17

The former number-two ranking official at the Pentagon, Ashton Carter, will likely be named as the next US defense secretary, American media reported Tuesday.

US renews offer to help Russia with security at Olympics

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 06:09

The US military has renewed an offer to help Russia with security at next month`s Olympic games in Sochi, the Pentagon said.

US military plagued with `toxic commanders`, reveals Pentagon probe

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 15:13

The number of ` toxic commanders` in the US military has significantly increased in the past two years, a new report by the Pentagon has revealed.

US should consider re-design of missile defense system: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 13:12

The US Missile Defense Agency should consider redesigning a key part of its ground-based missile defense system after a series of test failures in recent years, the Pentagon`s chief arms tester said.

Sikhs campaigning for decision to allow articles of faith

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 00:42

Disappointed over Pentagon dress code requirements, Sikhs are running signature campaign seeking Congressional support to allow Sikh-Americans to serve in military while abiding by their faith.

`US military to allow Sikhs with turban on case by case basis`

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 09:51

A Sikh can be allowed to enter the US military with turban and beard, the Pentagon has said, noting that the approval in this regard would be given on a case by case basis and there is no universal or automatic approval to the new relaxed religious norms.

Lawmaker calls for end of ban on Sikh articles in US military

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:11

A top American lawmaker asked the Pentagon to end a ban on Sikh articles of faith including turban and beard in the US military -- a long-standing demand of the Sikh-American community.

US military releases new instructions to Sikhs on religious garb

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 13:16

In a decision that might have a far reaching impact on Sikhs joining the US military, the US has issued new instructions relaxing norms to allow troops to wear jewellery and apparel to comply with their religious requirements.

US to ship more ammunition and arms to embattled Iraq

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 06:11

Pentagon says it will soon deliver to Iraq another installment of small arms and ammunition requested by Baghdad as it battles al-Qaida militants for control of Fallujah and cities in Anbar province.