Leon Panetta
China opens naval base to US defence chief
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta had a rare first-hand look inside a Chinese naval base on Thursday, as Washington pushes security dialogue with a country that could rival its power in the Pacific.
Pak's nukes might fall into hands of terrorist: Panetta
US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta fears that there is a danger of Pakistan's nuclear weapons falling into the hands of terrorists if terrorism is not controlled in the country.
"The great danger we'
U.S. can defeat any Iranian effort to block oil shipping: Panetta
The United States has the military capacity to defeat any Iranian attempt to shut down sea commerce in the oil-rich Gulf region and will hold Tehran directly responsible for shipping disruptions, Defe
Haqqani network ‘common enemy’ of US, Pak: Panetta
Calling the Taliban-linked Haqqani network a 'common enemy', the US has made it clear to Pakistan that both countries have to work together to deal with the dreaded terror outfit responsible for attacks on coalition forces based in Afghanistan.
US, Pakistan beginning to look more like enemies
You know a friendship has gone sour when you start making mean jokes about your friend in front of his most bitter nemesis.
So it was a bad sign this week when the U.S. defense secretary joshed in fr
Pakistan fumes at Panetta's terror remarks
Pakistan on Friday reacted strongly to US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta's remarks questioning its actions in tackling terrorism, saying the sharp comments only added an 'unhelpful twist' in the alrea
US warns running out of patience with Pak
The United States is running out of patience with Pakistan over safe havens for insurgents who attack US troops across the border in Afghanistan, Defencee Secretary Leon Panetta warned on Thursday.
Afghan war at ‘turning point’: US defence chief
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told troops in Afghanistan on Thursday that the decade-long war was at 'a turning point', as Kabul reacted with fury to a NATO air strike that killed up to 18 civilians.
India a global power: Pentagon
Coinciding with the New Delhi visit of Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, the Pentagon on Tuesday said India is a global power and is meeting its responsibilities in this capacity.
It refuted reports t
Panetta discusses strategic defence ties with Antony
United States Defence Secretary Leon Panetta met India's defence minister A.K. Antony here on Wednesday and reportedly briefed him about the new U.S. military strategy in the Asia Pacific region.
