Pentagon slammed for wasting ₹180 cr on Afghan Army uniforms

US Defence Secretary James Mattis has criticised Pentagon officials for spending over ₹180 crore of taxpayer money on private label uniforms for soldiers with the Afghan National Army, citing a report that found the uniforms were ineffective. Urging the Pentagon to learn from its mistake, Mattis said, "I expect all organisations to take steps to end waste in our department."