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Obama likely to name ex-Pentagon official Ashton Carter for defence secy
Fp Archives •Former Pentagon official Ashton Carter is likely to be President Barack Obama's nominee for defense secretary, according to administration officials, putting him in line to take over a sprawling department that has had an uneasy relationship with the White House.
US: Michele Flournoy to become first woman defence secretary?
Fp Archives •Flournoy heads a short list of candidates to direct the war against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, and help Afghanistan fight the Taliban insurgency.
Under pressure from Obama, US defence chief Chuck Hagel steps down
Fp Archives •Under pressure from President Barack Obama, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel submitted his resignation Monday amid White House concerns about his effectiveness and broader criticism from outside about the administration's Middle East crisis management.
US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel to step down
Fp Archives •Hagel is the first senior Obama adviser to leave the administration following the sweeping losses for Obama's party in the midterm elections.
Pentagon orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for troops helping in West Africa
Fp Archives •Ordering firm restrictions for US troops returning from West Africa, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said that soldiers women helping to fight Ebola must undergo 21-day quarantines.
US approves previously-stalled technology transfer licenses to India
Fp Archives •The Pentagon has approved two previously-stalled technology transfer licenses to India.
NSA Ajit Doval discusses security cooperation with US Defence Secy
Fp Archives •National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has met US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel and discussed a range of issues, including the strategic Indo-US partnership.
Other countries should not meddle in Hong Kong: China
Fp Archives •China warned other countries not to meddle in Hong Kong, which is witnessing pro-democracy protests.
PM Modi, Chuck Hagel discuss defence, terrorism
Fp Archives •US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed issues relating to defence cooperation and combating terrorism.
India, US agree in principle to renew defence pact
Fp Archives •The US has been pushing defence deals with India worth over Rs 20,000 crore, including the sale of Apache attack choppers, Chinook heavylift helicopters and the Javelin anti-tank guided missiles.