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US defense secretary discusses upgrading India ties to counter China
The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.
By Ashok Sharma, AP
New US sanctions target Russia’s multibillion-dollar defense sector
The measures, triggered by Moscow’s war against Ukraine, target both Russia and its ally Belarus, which has been a staging ground for the invasion.
By Joe Gould
US senators urge Biden to waive sanctions for India’s S-400 purchase
Two key senators are urging President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India for its purchase of a Russian S-400 air defense system, saying such a move would throw cold water on the important relationship.
By Joe Gould
India objects to US Navy ship’s transit without consent
The U.S. 7th Fleet said the USS John Paul Jones “asserted navigational rights and freedoms ... consistent with international law.”
India, US to expand military engagement, defense ties
The U.S. and India have steadily ramped up their military relationship in recent years and signed a string of defense deals and deepened military cooperation.
23 Republicans urge Biden to work with allies on tech to combat China
GOP lawmakers are calling on President Biden to maximize alliances on emerging technology.
By Joe Gould
With an eye on China, US Navy joins India, Japan and Australia for Malabar exercise
The India-led exercise comes amid increased tensions between New Dehli and Beijing.
Esper, Pompeo drive US anti-China message in India visit
Defense Secretary Mark Esper shoring up defense ties with India to counter China.
America’s adversaries keep investing in weapons to take out satellites
America’s four greatest adversaries are investing in systems that can take out satellites on orbit, including funding laser systems, nuclear power and satellites that shadow American space vehicles.
By Aaron Mehta
Pakistan and China launch joint naval drills. Should India be concerned?
A nine-day Sino-Pakistani naval exercise commenced in Pakistan’s port of Karachi this week with the arrival of a Chinese naval task group. Find out what ships were in attendance.
By Usman Ansari
Senate Foreign Relations chairman talks Turkey’s Erdogan, and ‘the hole he’s dug himself into’
Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch shares his thoughts on Turkey's S-400 purchase, a Russian pipeline project and nuclear weapons.
By Joe Gould