Defence

Pentagon death toll 'will be around 190'
The death toll from the attack on the Pentagon will be about 190, the US Defence Department says.
18:10 Thursday 13th September 2001

Caller issued threat to President's plane after Pentagon attack
The US Secret Service received a chilling message about the president's official plane shortly after a hijacked airliner crashed into the Pentagon.
16:28 Thursday 13th September 2001

Nato ground assault on Afghanistan almost impossible
A defence expert says a Nato ground assault on Afghanistan would be almost impossible.
14:51 Thursday 13th September 2001

Australia may offer military support to US
Australia may activate its own longstanding treaty with the US, committing it to military support for any action taken by America.
13:46 Thursday 13th September 2001

Japan promises US help in retaliatory strikes
Japan has promised to go as far as it can to support any US retaliatory strikes.
13:32 Thursday 13th September 2001

US military inundated with enlistment enquiries
The US military has seen a surge in interest from people wanting to enlist.
10:55 Thursday 13th September 2001

Gulf commander says 'rogue regimes' must be destroyed
The British commander during the Gulf War believes America must destroy those responsible for the terrorist attacks.
08:44 Thursday 13th September 2001

Japan seeks military protection for US bases
Japan wants to allow its military to provide security at US bases and other potential targets against terrorist attacks.
00:12 Thursday 13th September 2001

'White house and Air Force One were terrorist targets'
The White House and Air Force One were targets of the terrorist plane strikes, a Washington official says.
20:13 Wednesday 12th September 2001

British bases go on 'Amber alert'
British military bases around the world have been placed at a heightened state of alert.
13:53 Wednesday 12th September 2001

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