Ash Carter

Philippines seeks stronger commitment from U.S. in South China Sea dispute

The Philippines is seeking a "stronger commitment" from the United States to help its ally, the defe...

May 25, 2015 10:46 AM EDT

U.S. Kerry to take tough approach in China over South China Sea

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will leave China "in absolutely no doubt" about Washington's comm...

May 14, 2015 10:53 AM EDT

Pentagon, U.S. spy chief urge use of more Russian rocket engines

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter and the nation's spy chief this week urged a key Senate committee ...

May 13, 2015 10:00 AM EDT

United States seeks access to Philippine bases as part of Asia pivot

The United States has asked for access to Philippine military bases in eight locations to rotate tro...

Apr 25, 2015 07:15 AM EDT

Iran moves ships, reducing tensions near Yemen: Pentagon's Carter

A flotilla of nine Iranian naval and cargo ships that U.S. officials feared was carrying arms to str...

Apr 25, 2015 06:44 AM EDT

Pentagon's new cyber strategy cites U.S. ability to retaliate

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is due to unveil an updated cyber strategy on Thursday that will s...

Apr 23, 2015 07:26 AM EDT

North Korea fires missiles into sea as U.S. defense chief visits region

North Korea has fired two surface-to-air missiles off its west coast, South Korea said on Thursday, ...

Apr 09, 2015 10:32 AM EDT

U.S. defense chief warns against militarization of territorial rows in Asia

U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter kicked off his first Asian tour on Wednesday with a stern warni...

Apr 08, 2015 05:23 AM EDT

Pentagon chief to visit Japan, Korea on first Asia-Pacific trip

Defense Secretary Ash Carter will travel to Japan and South Korea next week on his first trip to the...

Apr 04, 2015 07:49 AM EDT

Britain tells United States: We'll always fight by your side

British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon told the United States on Monday his country would always b...

Mar 23, 2015 10:16 AM EDT

New Defense Secretary hosts U.S. gathering on Islamic State strategy

New U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is gathering top U.S. military commanders and diplomats for ta...

Feb 22, 2015 06:05 PM EST

New U.S. defense chief in Afghanistan seeking 'lasting' success

New U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday on his first trip since tak...

Feb 21, 2015 12:25 AM EST

Obama to announce choice of Ash Carter for defense chief Friday: White House

President Barack Obama will announce his choice of former Pentagon official Ash Carter to be his nex...

Dec 05, 2014 07:52 AM EST

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