US to equip Afghan forces with drones before exit

Afghan forces would be equipped with drone capabilities to keep a watch on the tough terrain along its eastern border with Pakistan, a top American General has told lawmakers. "The Afghans do not......

US Gen recommends 13,600 troops in Afghanistan after 2014

A top United States general has recommended about 14,000 troops to be present in the war-torn Afghanistan even as Afghan forces take charge of the country's security. Responding to a question from......

Biden picks retired Army general Lloyd Austin to run Pentagon

United States President-elect Joe Biden has selected retired Army general Lloyd Austin to run the Pentagon as Secretary of Defence, according to media reports. Photograph: Larry Downing/Reuters If......

Pak, China, Afghanistan dominated NSA Doval-US Defense Secy meet: Official

Presence of terror safe havens in Pakistan, aggressive Chinese behaviour and the Afghanistan situation dominated last month's meeting between United States Defence Secretary Gen (retd) James Mattis......