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`Indo-Afghan military ties not aimed at anyone`

`Indo-Afghan military ties not aimed at anyone`


India is the first country with which Afghanistan had inked a strategic partnership, a move which ra...
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Russia jails military officer for spying for CIA

Russia jails military officer for spying for CIA


A Russian military district court sentenced an engineer of the country`s Plesetsk Space Centre to 13...
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Military to remain in power till June 30: Egypt PM

Military to remain in power till June 30: Egypt PM


Al Ganzouri added that nominations for a presidential election would be accepted starting March 10.
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New Pentagon rules move women closer to combat

New Pentagon rules move women closer to combat


The Pentagon is recommending to Congress that women be allowed to serve in more jobs closer to the ...
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US military seeks more access in Philippines

US military seeks more access in Philippines


US ships and aircraft are seeking access for re-supply, re-fueling and repairs, not just for goodwil...
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Nigeria military detains French TV journalists

Nigeria military detains French TV journalists


The military stopped TF1 journalist Jeremie Drieu, a videographer and local journalist Ahmad Salkida...
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India, Russia prepare for INDRA-2012 drills


Since 2003, India and Russia have conducted five of the INDRA-series joint ground and naval exercise...
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Libyan military court tries Gaddafi loyalists

Libyan military court tries Gaddafi loyalists


Benghazi-based prosecutor Mohammed Mathi said Monday that this is the first trial of Gaddafi loyalis...
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Israeli military appoints new Air Force Chief

Israeli military appoints new Air Force Chief


Israel`s military has picked a new Air Force Chief at a time of growing tension with Iran.
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India`s military build-up too little too late?


India`s 1.3 million-strong armed forces are undergoing an overhaul as defence priorities shift to Ch...
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India invited for Asia-Pacific military exercise


Full participating nations for Cobra Gold 12 include Thailand, the US, Singapore, Japan, South Korea...
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Extension denied in Guantanamo September 11 trial

Extension denied in Guantanamo September 11 trial


The defence lawyers had asked for extensions ranging from three months to a year to file motions arg...
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Philippines: Most-wanted terror leaders killed

Philippines: Most-wanted terror leaders killed


The dawn strike targeting a militant camp on a southern Philippine island killed Malaysian Zulkifli ...
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British military chief outlines future Army size

British military chief outlines future Army size


Chief of the British Defence Staff General Peter Wall said the Army should be smaller.
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`Paramilitary personnel deserve sympathy`


Paramilitary jawans deserve "sympathy and compassion" from the country as they work under very dif...
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Egyptian lawmakers criticize military over new law

Egyptian lawmakers criticize military over new law


Egypt`s newly elected lawmakers took aim at the country`s military rulers accusing them of trampling...
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‘Pak military initiated brutal ops in Bugti areas’


Pakistan’s military has reportedly started a brutal operation in the Bugti areas of Balochistan.
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Myanmar President vows `healthy democracy`

Myanmar President vows `healthy democracy`


Thein Sein pledged to establish a "healthy democracy" after nearly half a century of iron-fisted mil...
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Pentagon prepares for new military talks with Iraq

Pentagon prepares for new military talks with Iraq


The Obama administration is open to Iraqi suggestions about the scope and depth of defence ties.
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MS yet to issue retirement note to Army Chief


Army`s Military Secretary branch is yet to issue the mandatory letter to the Army Chief of his retir...
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`No chance` of military coup in Pak: Gilani

`No chance` of military coup in Pak: Gilani


No state institution, including the military, or the people of Pakistan want a coup, Gilani said.
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Pak knew of Osama hideout, believes Panetta

Pak knew of Osama hideout, believes Panetta


US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta acknowledged that a Pakistani doctor provided key information to t...
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‘Against military intervention of any sort in Pak’

‘Against military intervention of any sort in Pak’


Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan has said he is against any sort of Army control over the p...
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Military action against Iran premature: Dempsey

Military action against Iran premature: Dempsey


The US and its allies are pressuring Iran to engage in talks over its nuclear program.
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Iran fighter crash kills both crews: Report

Iran fighter crash kills both crews: Report


An Iranian US-manufactured F-14 fighter jet crashed early on Thursday minutes after takeoff, killin...
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Five Pakistani paramilitary men killed

Five Pakistani paramilitary men killed


Suspected gunmen from the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi outfit attacked a checkpost in Pakistan`s Balochistan pr...
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US Army chief at ease with smaller force, eyes Asia

US Army chief at ease with smaller force, eyes Asia


The Pentagon is expected to cut USD 260 billion in projected defence spending over the next five yea...
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UK ‘could bolster military presence in the Gulf’

UK ‘could bolster military presence in the Gulf’


The British announcement came as Iranian leaders in Tehran have threatened to close off the straits...
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Army Chief to get new Military Adviser


A top adviser has been replaced by Army Chief General V K Singh.
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Kim Jong-un seeks steel discipline among military

Kim Jong-un seeks steel discipline among military


The Democratic People`s Republic of Korea`s leader Kim Jong-un pointed to importance of exercise in ...
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American tanks to roll on Indian soil


For the first time, American tanks will roll on Indian soil in war games codenamed `Exercise Yudh ...
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Pak likely to charge $1000 for every NATO truck


The government has claimed that the NATO trucks have damaged roads, bridges and other infrastructur...
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Allies must confer closely: US general to Israel

Allies must confer closely: US general to Israel


Israel believes Iran is close to developing the technology to building an atomic weapon.
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Top US military chief on 1st official Israel visit

Top US military chief on 1st official Israel visit


Dempsey`s trip will be his first to Israel since becoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in O...
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Egyptian critic of military rule beaten in street

Egyptian critic of military rule beaten in street


A video posted on social networks showed a small crowd punching and kicking Nawarah Negm, and hurlin...
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US military unveils initiatives targeting sexual assault

US military unveils initiatives targeting sexual assault


A total of 3,191 sexual assaults were reported in the US military last year, according to Leon Panet...
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Russia warns West against military action in Syria

Russia warns West against military action in Syria


Syria`s powerful ally Russia said it would block any attempt by the West to secure UN support agains...
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Strike on Iran will be a `catastrophe`, warns Russia

Strike on Iran will be a `catastrophe`, warns Russia


Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said today that his country was not even close to deciding to a...
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Maldives military arrests top judge, spark protest

Maldives military arrests top judge, spark protest


The arrest of a judge by the military is unprecedented in the Maldives.
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‘Gilani given last lifeline by SC to end stand-off`

‘Gilani given last lifeline by SC to end stand-off`


Pak media warned beleaguered PM Gilani-led govt that it has been granted a last lifeline by the SC t...
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Canadian military official charged with espionage

Canadian military official charged with espionage


Jeffrey Paul Delisle, 40, appeared in Halifax provincial court yesterday on two charges related to ...
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China, Indonesia eye closer military ties

China, Indonesia eye closer military ties


China is ready to advance strategic partnership with Indonesia for peace and development of the regi...
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Joint US-Israel military exercise postponed

Joint US-Israel military exercise postponed


The air-defence drill, named Austere Challenge 12, is expected to be the largest exercise between US...
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Egypt military ruler to Libya on 1st state visit abroad

Egypt military ruler to Libya on 1st state visit abroad


Egypt`s military ruler Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi visits Libya on Monday to boost ties between ...
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US military investigates abuse video

US military investigates abuse video


US Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos has appointed a general to investigate and take any actio...
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Para-military force personnel stage flag march


Para-military force personnel on Thursday staged a flag march here to instill confidence among vote...
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Kayani meets core men, coup fears alive in Pak

Kayani meets core men, coup fears alive in Pak


The US says that it has not received any assurances from the Pakistani Army that it would not stage ...
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Military coup fears in Pak, Def Secy fired

Military coup fears in Pak, Def Secy fired


Amid deepening political crisis brewing in Pakistan over the memogate scandal, Gilani sacked Defence...
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Not demolishing Osama compound: Pak military

Not demolishing Osama compound: Pak military


A British media report earlier claimed that plans had been drawn up to dismantle the Abbottabad comp...
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50% increase in expenditure on military in S Asia


In 10 years, the military expenditure in S Asia increased by 50% and one in every 10 military perso...
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