Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin instructed Congress on Thursday that the US army’s withdrawal from Afghanistan was “slightly” forward of schedule, however didn’t present any particulars.
President Joe Biden has ordered a full withdrawal of the US Army by September 11. Austin didn’t say when it is likely to be accomplished.
Austin mentioned throughout a listening to on the House Appropriation Subcommittee that the Department of Defense’s proposed $ 715 billion funds would come with funds to assist the army develop capabilities to stop assaults in opposition to terrorist assaults by terrorist teams in Afghanistan.
With the funds launched on Friday, Austin offered some spending particulars to ask committee members about varied priorities.
US army commanders have mentioned they may monitor and counter threats from exterior the nation from al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group after the US army leaves Afghanistan on the finish of this summer time. It is anticipated that the militants will attempt to regroup after the US and coalition forces depart.
So far, officers have acknowledged that the US doesn’t but have an settlement for basing or overflows from any nation in Afghanistan.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
