Showing posts with label Afghanistan military news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Afghanistan military news. Show all posts

Friday, 11 April 2014

US military departure from Afghanistan ‘cluttered’

US military officials tasked to shift military equipment from Afghanistan to USA are in a clutter after the exit routes for them seem blocked.

Thursday, 10 April 2014

Abandoned mines threaten safety of Afghan Children

As USA, leaves Afghanistan it also intends to leave scattered undetonated mortar shells, grenades and rockets in about 800 square mile of firing range.

Wednesday, 9 April 2014

US deploys 1200 soldiers as cross-border Taliban support gains momentum

As cross-border taliban’s cooperation grows stronger US military deploys 1200 more soldiers to cater the needs.

Sunday, 6 April 2014

Afghan elections: America’s future uncertain; Pakistan, India ecstatic

In the aftermath of high voter turnout in Afghanistan elections, three major stake-holding countries in Afghanistan have showed diverse moods regarding the Afghan elections.

Saturday, 5 April 2014

Violent PTSD linked with troops re-deployments

In the wake of Fort wood shooting incident 2014, many theories are coming forward about the violent behavior in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) victims.

Election: Afghan deploys 0.4m troops, Pakistan seals border

In the wake of Afghan elections, neighboring country Pakistan has closed its borders as a sign of good gesture to show alignment with the peaceful afghan electoral process.

Friday, 4 April 2014

India should begin military pacts with Afghanistan: Report

A report ‘Afghanistan task force, what India can do’ prepared by two leading strategic affairs institutes of India today is released stating that India should increase its influence in Afghanistan.

How much stuff is US leaving in Afghanistan?

According to an estimate, US military is leaving around $6 billion worth of goods and around 850 MRAPs in Afghanistan.

Wednesday, 2 April 2014

Tuesday, 1 April 2014

Afghanistan, Pakistan, India all eye US MRAPs

After Pakistan requested US for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles (MRAPs) its neighbors (India and Afghanistan) have also started seeking MRAPs for themselves and lobbying against Pakistan.

Monday, 31 March 2014

US hunts for weapon buyers post Afghan war

US is looking for ‘potential recipients’ for its old military stock said a statement released today by US embassy in Pakistan.

Sunday, 30 March 2014

Canadian former minister wished ‘soldiers could have been prepared for Afghan war’

In an interview to CBC Radio former Canadian defense minister Peter MacKay accepted that Canada could have done ‘much more’ for its soldiers in Afghanistan, reported CBC.ca.

Friday, 28 March 2014

Pakistan will not get US military equipment: US

US have denied all media reports that claimed that US military would provide around seven billion dollar military equipment to Pakistan, reported defense one.

Thursday, 27 March 2014

US air force instructors train Afghanistan air force

United States air force instructors are training Afghanistan air force pilots and maintenance crew at Bagram airfield in Afghanistan for future success in wars, reported Af.

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Afghan intelligence blame Pakistan counterpart for attacks

Afghanistan top intelligence officials declare in a meeting on Monday 24th may that attacks on Serena hotel were conducted by a foreign intelligence agency in a statement issued by Afghan president, reported Dna India.

Afghan army kills 22 Taliban seizes 33 IEDs

At least 22 afghan Taliban were killed and around seven others were apprehended in a combined operation by Afghan military, police and intelligence, reported Khaama press agency.

US says 2176 soldiers died in Afghanistan

Around 2,176 US soldiers have died in Afghanistan from the start of war as per the official figures stated by US defense department on Tuesday.

Saturday, 22 March 2014

US military aid created corruption in Afghanistan: SIGAR

According to Special Inspector general for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John F. Sopko, US massive military aid to Afghanistan’s government is creating opportunities for corruption in Afghanistan, reported RT news.