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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
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China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’
Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”
By Mike Yeo
US defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain
America’s top defense official vowed Saturday to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to counter its “dangerous use” of suicide drones in the wider Mideast.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
‘We’re going to stay in Iraq,’ says top US Middle East commander
There are no plans to draw down in Iraq, though the defense secretary and Central Command boss talk about it reguarly.
‘Uneasy deterrence’ reached with Iran, says top US Navy official in Mideast
Vice Adm. Sam Paparo, the Navy's Fifth Fleet commander, has not seen any major crises in the Persian Gulf since taking charge several months ago.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
China vows military action if Taiwan, sea claims opposed
China’s defense minister warned Sunday that its military will “resolutely take action” to defend Beijing’s claims over self-ruled Taiwan and disputed South China Sea waters.
Acting US defense chief: Major military drills with South Korea still on hold
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said Sunday that so far he sees no need to restore large-scale military exercises with South Korea that have been curtailed over the past year as a diplomatic olive branch to North Korea.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Russia claims US ignoring outreach on nuclear treaty dispute
Russia wants to sit down with Pentagon officials for “open and specific” talks on alleged violations of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.
If US, Saudi Arabia split over journalist’s murder, will troops ever be able to leave Syria?
The US needs Saudi Arabia for regional stability; but does that still include needing the crown prince?
By Tara Copp, AP
Mattis warns of bumpy road to US, North Korea nuclear summit
It will be a “bumpy road” to the nuclear negotiations with North Korea later this month, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned Sunday, telling his South Korean and Japanese counterparts they must maintain a strong defensive stance so the diplomats can negotiate from a position of strength.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
In Asia, Mattis to face allies seeking answers on North Korea
As international defense chiefs gather at a conference in Singapore this week, U.S. officials will face a barrage of questions from allies struggling to unravel the chaotic fits and starts of American and North Korean diplomacy.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press