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Washington reviewing viability of AUKUS alliance

Washington reviewing viability of AUKUS alliance

The United States is examining the practicability of retaining the AUKUS military alliance which, in addition to the U.S., includes Australia and the UK, a U.S. defense official said.

Türkiye and U.S. discuss defense cooperation

Türkiye and U.S. discuss defense cooperation

Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a phone call on October 29. The sides discussed bilateral and regional defense and security issues, the …

U.S. to send THAAD anti-missile system to Israel

U.S. to send THAAD anti-missile system to Israel

The United States said it will send U.S. troops to Israel along with an advanced U.S. anti-missile system to bolster the country's air defenses following missile attacks by Iran. U.S. President Joe Biden said the move was meant …

U.S. backs Israel's invasion of Lebanon

U.S. backs Israel's invasion of Lebanon

The United States quietly backed Israel's military push against Hezbollah.  U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he spoke with his …

US prepares to counter Iranian attack on Israel

US prepares to counter Iranian attack on Israel

The US is better prepared to counter an Iranian attack on Israel than it was in April, the Pentagon said. Washington will continue its efforts to de-escalate the situation in the region.

U.S. provides advisory support to Armenia

U.S. provides advisory support to Armenia

The Armenian Ministry of Defense has commented on U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya’s statement that a U.S. military adviser will work in Yerevan. In response to a query …

Pentagon: U.S. to protect Israel from Iran

Pentagon: U.S. to protect Israel from Iran

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in their phone conversation that Israel could rely on full support from the United States to defend itself against Iranian attacks, …

Lloyd Austin called to resign following hospitalization scandal

Lloyd Austin called to resign following hospitalization scandal

Congressman Chris Deluzio called for U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s resignation, becoming the first Democrat to publicly support the removal of the Pentagon leader for a hospitalization scandal that has engulfed the Biden …