US House passes Pentagon budget
July 20th, 2012 - 8:17 am ICT by IANS
Washington, July 20 (IANS) The US House of Representatives Thursday passed next year's massive $607-billion defence bill.The Republican-controlled House approved the measure in a 326-90 vote, after two days ... Read more...
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Obama backs Pentagon budget cuts
January 26th, 2011 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan.26 (ANI): Stating that it is imperative for the United States to tackle its deficit, President Obama on Tuesday reiterated his support for 78 billion dollars in cuts to the Pentagon's ... Read more...
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‘Chinese military has potential to put US at risk’
January 9th, 2011 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has warned that China's military growth could pose a risk for America and said that the Pentagon is stepping up investments in ... Read more...
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US to spend $500 mn more to counter terrorism
April 7th, 2009 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, April 7 (IANS) The United States proposes to more than double its fleet of drones used extensively in operations against terrorists along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region as it increases ... Read more...
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Pakistan spent billions on big ticket military purchases
November 29th, 2007 - 2:07 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 29 (ANI): Major US Government arms sales and grants to Pakistan since 9/11 have included items useful for counter-terrorism operations, along with a number of big ticket military purchases more ... Read more...
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