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Defence Secretary James Mattis meets Narendra Modi, discusses India-US cooperation on combating terrorism
•Enhanced cooperation between India and the United States in pursuing shared priorities for peace were discussed when James Mattis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi
James Mattis arrives in New Delhi, meets PM, Nirmala Sitharaman; drones, fighter jet deal on cards
•US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was in the Indian capital on Tuesday, marking the first visit to the country by a Cabinet-level official from President Donald Trump's administratio
US defense secretary Jim Mattis calls North Korea's hydrogen bomb test threat over Pacific 'shocking'
•The new comments, made while Mattis headed for India, followed a shrill war of words between the North Korean and US leaders over Pyongyang's nuclear programme.
US defense secretary James Mattis arrives in Singapore to attend key defence summit
•Pentagon chief James Mattis arrived in Singapore ahead of a key defence summit where longstanding US allies will look for clear messages about America's regional security goals.
Pakistan military warns Donald Trump of 'total mess' in Afghanistan
Ians •The Pakistan military has warned US President Donald Trump's new Generals that they face a "total mess" in Afghanistan unless the US and Britain halt the advance of the Islamic State and the Taliban in the strife-torn country.
Incoming secretary of defence James Mattis takes aim at Russia, unlike future boss Donald Trump
Fp Staff •James Mattis, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for US defense secretary, on Thursday accused Russia of trying to break up Nato and said the United States needs to stand up to its old foe.
North Korea missile test-firing reminder of danger in region, says US Defense Secretary
Fp Archives •US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Thursday that the latest test-firing of short-range missiles by North Korea is fresh evidence that the Korean Peninsula is a potential flashpoint for conflict.
Looking forward to enhance military ties with India: US
Fp Archives •The US is looking forward to enhancing military-to-military relationship with the India, a top American military commander has said.
US Defence Secretary Hagel meets team that rescued Bowe Bergdahl
Fp Archives •US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel met with more than a dozen members of the special operations team that participated in the rescue of Sgt Bowe Bergdahl.