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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Lloyd Austin

Philippines, US to strengthen military ties with new intelligence-sharing deal

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin & Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro will sign the General Security of Military Information Agreement amid China’s aggressive policies in South China Sea.

Eye on China, US to increase bomber and military rotational deployments in Australia

In country's biggest defence shake-up since World War II, Australia last year decided to prioritise long-range precision strike capability and domestic production of guided weapons.

US defence secretary revokes plea deal with 9/11 mastermind, accomplices. Death penalty back on table

The pre-trial deal would have seen Khalid Sheikh Mohammed & 2 accomplices plead guilty to all 9/11 attack charges in exchange for removal of death penalty as sentencing option.

Kashmir on agenda as Pakistan Army chief visits US, meets Blinken & Austin

This is Asim Munir’s first trip to US as Pakistan Army chief and comes ahead of Pakistan general elections, slated for February 2024. Trip coincides with Supreme Court verdict on Article 370.

‘Time of great momentum’ in India-US ties — US Defence Secretary in Delhi for 2+2 dialogue

India-US 2+2 dialogue will focus on transfer of jet tech, deal on MQ-9B drones & joint manufacturing of M777 howitzers and armoured personnel carriers.

Blinken and Austin to visit India next week, defence, regional and global concerns on agenda

The two will discuss 'bilateral and global concerns' and developments in Indo-Pacific region with Indian counterparts S. Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh, says US State Department statement.

US State Secretary Antony Blinken, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit India for 2+2 dialogue

The two will meet their Indian counterparts, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi this month.

Most advanced aircraft carrier, cruiser & 4 destroyers — what is US Navy force sent to support Israel

In US Navy, a Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is a naval formation led by an aircraft carrier — USS Gerald R. Ford, in this case — with several surface and subsurface ships.

‘We contribute to world peace & prosperity,’ China’s retort to US Defence Secy’s ‘bully’ jibe

During his India visit, Lloyd Austin said China and Russia were trying to redraw borders by force, threatening national sovereignty.

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BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.