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Iraq Frustrated Over Coalition’s Efforts In Islamic State Fight

Jan 23, 2015 12:42 AM EST

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has voiced his frustration over what he claims are the U.S.-led coalition's waning efforts in defeating the Islamic State.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) announces the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel (L) at the White House in Washington, November 24, 20

Chuck Hagel: A Sign Of The Obama Administration’s Dysfunction

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 25, 2014 01:58 AM EST

Right from the start of his stint as defense secretary, Chuck Hagel's appointment to the post was viewed by security and defense experts as an indicator of U.S. President Barack Obama's alleged weak judgment. The experts cited Hagel's lack of familiarity with the national security bureaucracy and Hagel's "lesser" military stature when compared to his predecessors, Bob Gates and Leon Panetta.

Hagel Resigns As Defense Chief Reportedly Due To Pressure

Dan Weisman |

Nov 24, 2014 01:52 PM EST

In a surprise move reportedly due to pressure from the White House, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned on Monday.

Pentagon To Overhaul Nuke Weapons Program; Hagel To Make Announcement Today

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 14, 2014 02:52 AM EST

The Defense Department assured Americans that the country's nuclear arsenal is safe, secure and effective despite recent discovery of a test-cheating incident involving personnel assigned at the Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.

U.S. Representatives Visit Afghanistan For Counterterrorism Briefings

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 29, 2014 09:55 PM EDT

Four United States governors on Saturday made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to greet the U.S. forces deployed there and as part of the delegates to receive counter terrorism briefings.

U.S. President Barack Obama poses with other world leaders for a group picture at the NATO Summit held in Newport, Wales from September 4-5.

What’s Next In Obama’s Anti-ISIS Coalition Agenda

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 07, 2014 07:09 AM EDT

An anti-ISIS coalition was formed at the close of the NATO Summit in Wales on Friday to fulfill U.S. President Barack Obama’s promise to “degrade and destroy” the Islamic State group. Next in Obama’s anti-ISIS agenda is fortifying this coalition through enlisting more international allies before he convenes the UN Security Council in late September.

China and Russia Closing the Gap with U.S. in terms of Military Technology - Chuck Hagel

Andy Vitalicio |

Sep 03, 2014 11:11 PM EDT

Russia and China are decisively trying to close the gap with the U.S. in terms of military technology, and are developing weapons systems that appear to be designed to counter U.S. advances, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said.

Man purported to be U.S. journalist James Foley at an unknown location

U.S. Must Rethink Policy On Terrorist Kidnappings, James Foley’s Family Say

Des Cambaliza |

Aug 25, 2014 08:47 AM EDT

James Foley's family expressed sentiments that included the United States' need to rethink its policies towards terrorist kidnappings, reports said. The family cited inconsistencies in the negotiation process on James' case.

U.S. Officials And Experts Weigh In On ISIS Threat

Christl Leong |

Aug 24, 2014 06:35 AM EDT

U.S. officials have grown concern about the ISIS threat especially as the the group continues to gain momentum across northern and western Iraq. But some experts argue that the group's capability may be overstated and that its extreme brutality and radicalism may work against its pursuit of an Islamic caliphate.

Indian Defense Minister Arun Jaitley (C-L) and U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (C-R) shake hands in New Delhi, August 8, 2014.

U.S., India Cooperate On Arms Development And Production

Christl Leong |

Aug 09, 2014 10:05 AM EDT

India and U.S. agreed on Friday to work closely in the development and production of indigenous military weapons in a bid to strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations.

NATO, Ukraine Discuss Western Defense Support, Response To Potential Russian Invasion

Christl Leong |

Aug 08, 2014 03:48 PM EDT

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk on Thursday to discuss the possibility of the western alliance backing up Ukraine's defense strength amid fears of a Russian invasion into the region.

US, Qatar Ink $11B Arms Deal For New Defense Systems

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 15, 2014 10:31 AM EDT

The U.S. and Qatar inked an US$11-bilion arms deal that will let Qatar buy the U.S. Patriot defense systems and Apache helicopters at the Pentagon on Monday.

Japan to ‘Respond Firmly’ If Provoked By China in Maritime Dispute

Christl Leong |

Jul 12, 2014 07:53 AM EDT

Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera announced on Friday that it would "respond firmly" should China "disrupt the order" in contested waters in the East China Sea.