U.S. Defense Secretary

U.S. government shutdown would affect military operations: Mattis

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said that the U.S. military's competitive edge has eroded "in every domain of warfare" and blamed that partly on spending caps and congressional budget dysfunction.…

7 years ago

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Mattis eyes moving away from arming Syrian Kurdish fighters

Speaking on a military plane en route to Cairo, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told reporters that as offensive operations against Islamic State in Syria entered their final stages, he expected the…

7 years ago

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Mattis: U.S. can’t accept nuclear North Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says he cannot imagine the United States ever accepting a nuclear North Korea, warning that its rapidly advancing nuclear and missile programs would undermine, not strengthen, its…

7 years ago

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South Korea’s defence ministry welcomes Mattis

South Korea's defence ministry holds a welcome ceremony for U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.…

7 years ago

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Mattis praises Philippine army on Marawi City fight

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday praised Filipino soldiers for defeating pro-Islamic State militants in a five-month battle in Marawi City, the southern Philippines and said there were no credible allegations…

7 years ago

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