US made tremendous forward strides in defence partnership with India: Lloyd Austin at 2+2 dialogue with Rajnath

India-U.S. set to host the Fifth 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi| OneIndia News

Defence MinisterShri Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar will welcome U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III for the Fifth India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on 10 November 2023. #AntonyBlinken #IndiaUS2plus2 #IndiaandUSTalks #sjaishankar #blinken #blinkenjaishankar #jaishankarlive #jaishankarblinkenmeet #usindiarelations #usnews #worldnews #englishnews #israelhamaswar #israelvsphilistine #jeobiden #pmmodi ~HT.97~ED.101~

Ukraine war in maps: Russian military units generally undermanned, says ISW

Ukraine’s defence minister Rustem Umerov told the US defence secretary Lloyd Austin that Russian losses in Avdiivka amount to approximately 4,000 soldiers.

US Retaliates Against Iranian Targets in Syria for Recent Attacks on Military Bases

US Retaliates , Against Iranian Targets in Syria , for Recent Attacks on Military Bases. On October 26, the United States launched attacks on targets linked with Iran in retaliation for a series of strikes on U.S. military bases in the region. NBC reports that the news comes amid increased tension in the area as a result of Israel's war against Hamas. NBC reports that the news comes amid increased tension in the area as a result of Israel's war against Hamas. Today, at President Biden’s direction, U.S. military forces conducted self-defense strikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups. , Lloyd Austin, U.S. Defense Secretary, via NBC. Today, at President Biden’s direction, U.S. military forces conducted self-defense strikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups. , Lloyd Austin, U.S. Defense Secretary, via NBC. These precision self-defense strikes are a response to a series of ongoing and mostly unsuccessful attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia groups that began on October 17, Lloyd Austin, U.S. Defense Secretary, via NBC. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the attacks in Syria were "separate and distinct from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas." . U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the attacks in Syria were "separate and distinct from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas." . According to defense officials, U.S. and coalition forces were attacked 19 different times between October 17 and 26. . The strikes, which occurred in Iraq and Syria, were carried out with a mix of drone and rocket attacks. As a result of these attacks, one U.S. citizen contractor died from a cardiac incident while sheltering in place; 21 U.S. personnel suffered from minor injuries, Lloyd Austin, U.S. Defense Secretary, via NBC. On October 25, Biden warned Iran's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, that if Iranian forces , "continue to move against [U.S.] troops, we will respond, and he should be prepared. It has nothing to do with Israel.". On October 25, Biden warned Iran's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, that if Iranian forces , "continue to move against [U.S.] troops, we will respond, and he should be prepared. It has nothing to do with Israel.". The president has no higher priority than the safety of U.S. personnel, and he directed today’s action to make clear that the United States will not tolerate such attacks and will defend itself, its personnel and its interests, Lloyd Austin, U.S. Defense Secretary, via NBC

U.S. Launches Airstrikes in Syria, Targets Iranian-Backed Militias| Oneindia News

The U.S. military launched airstrikes in eastern Syria targeting Iran-linked sites in retaliation for recent drone and missile attacks on U.S. bases. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated the strikes were a response to ongoing attacks by Iranian-backed militias. The Biden administration seeks to deter aggression while avoiding regional escalation, emphasizing a measured approach. #USMilitary #Airstrikes #Syria #IranianBackedMilitias #Retaliation #DefensePolicy #BidenAdministration #MiddleEastTensions ~ED.194~HT.98~GR.122~

US Deploys THAAD Missile Defense System Citing Growing Iranian Threat

US Deploys THAAD , Missile Defense System , Citing Growing Iranian Threat. 'Newsweek' reports that the United States military will deploy advanced anti-ballistic missile defense systems in the Middle East. . The Department of Defense (DoD) said that the U.S. is looking to prevent escalation in the region amid concern that Iran may become involved with the conflict. On October 22, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the U.S. would deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. . On October 22, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the U.S. would deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. . Austin said the decision to deploy the THAAD system followed "recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces across the Middle East Region.". According to Lockheed Martin, the THAAD system is meant to defend against short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. According to Lockheed Martin, the THAAD system is meant to defend against short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. In addition to the THHAD battery, a number of other military resources will be deployed to an undisclosed eastern Mediterranean location. According to Austin, the U.S. has deployed "additional Patriot battalions to locations throughout the region to increase force protection for U.S. forces." . Austin added that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower has been sent to join the USS Gerald R. Ford, becoming the second carrier strike group deployed in the region. Austin added that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower has been sent to join the USS Gerald R. Ford, becoming the second carrier strike group deployed in the region. 'Newsweek' reports that troops in the U.S. have already received orders to prepare for deployment. . Austin said the move is meant to "further increase our force posture and strengthen our capabilities and ability to respond to a range of contingencies.". Austin said the move is meant to "further increase our force posture and strengthen our capabilities and ability to respond to a range of contingencies."

IAF Trainer Aircraft Crash Claims Lives of Two Pilots in Telangana | Oneindia News

An IAF Pilatus PC 7 Mk-II trainer crashed in Ravelli village, Telangana, killing both pilots. Departing from Dundigal Air Force Academy, an inquiry was initiated. No civilian casualties or damage occurred. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh expressed condolences. Previous incidents prompted IAF investigations. #IAF #Ravelli #Telangananews #Indianarmy #armynews #Rajnathsingh #Airforce #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~ED.194~

“Track and Hunt” Israel's Strategy to Eliminate Hamas Leadership Post-War| Oneindia News

China criticized the USS Gabrielle Giffords' presence near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, denouncing it as a violation of sovereignty. The US Navy defended routine operations, stressing commitment to a free Indo-Pacific amid ongoing tensions. #China #USS #GabrielleGiffords #SouthChinaSea #USnavy #SecondThomasShoal #Taiwan #Indopacific #worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~GR.124~ED.194~

China reports 'illegal' entrance of US Navy ship into their territorial waters| Oneindia News

China criticized the USS Gabrielle Giffords' presence near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, denouncing it as a violation of sovereignty. The US Navy defended routine operations, stressing commitment to a free Indo-Pacific amid ongoing tensions. #China #USS #GabrielleGiffords #SouthChinaSea #USnavy #SecondThomasShoal #Taiwan #Indopacific #worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~ED.194~GR.125~

South Korea's President addresses UK Parliament

The president of South Korea has said his country will work with the UK to “bolster the political and economic security” in the Indo-Pacific during an address to Parliament on day one of his three-day state visit to the UK. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn