Washington, June 24 (IANS) The Pentagon’s flagship F-35 fighter jet programme is facing growing pressure to improve readiness and sustainment as the fleet expands rapidly across the United States and allied nations, a senior defence official told lawmakers on Wednesday. Appearing before the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, Lieutenant General Gregory Masiello, Programme Executive Officer of the F-35 Joint Programme Office, described the aircraft as the “cornerstone” of US and allied ai…
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Washington, March 28 (IANS) A top US senator has raised sharp concerns over the cost and feasibility of the proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system, while warning that China’s advancing space capabilities could pose new strategic risks to American assets.During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on US Space Command and Strategic Command, Senator Mark Kelly questioned whether the ambitious missile defence architecture could deliver on its promise at scale.“I understand the ar…
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) Washington reacted with unease after India and the European Union sealed a landmark free trade agreement, with influential lawmakers, top administration officials, and policy experts warning that America risks being sidelined. With this trade deal, New Delhi and Brussels will reshape global trade and strategic alignments, they feared.Senator Mark Kelly said the deal reflects growing frustration among US allies with Washington’s trade approach. “The EU has signed a t…