French UN troops in Lebanon jam, chase off drone coming from Israel
According to a UNIFIL spokesperson, peacekeeping forces were “aggressively” approached by the drone that flew as close as 30 meters above them.
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US forces in Qatar eye evacuating some personnel amid Iran tension
The decision to move personnel comes in the wake of a senior official in Iran bringing up an earlier Iranian attack on U.S. troops there.
Where Trump has threatened to strike next
President Donald Trump fired rhetorical warning shots at several governments across the globe this week.
Turkey begins 2026 with defense-spending numbers trending up
The higher-than-projected increase reflects not only inflation adjustments but also Ankara’s commitment to sustained defense investment.
Elbit sells new batch of Iron Fist protective kit for CV90 vehicles
Elbit stated that the new contract follows a milestone achieved in September 2025, when executives staged a live-fire demonstration in Europe.
A year of strikes: US military operations surge under Trump
President Trump has presided over a surge of U.S. military activity abroad since returning to the Oval Office.
US taps Boeing to build F-15s for Israel under $8.6 billion contract
The Pentagon announcement came at the end of U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Florida.
Iran leader says country in ‘full-fledged’ war with US, Israel, Europe
Pezeshkian is ramping up rhetorical attacks on what he sees as unfairly repressive measures emanating from Washington and its allies.
Israel fields new SIGMA artillery cannon, Iron Beam laser system
Israel's Iron Beam laser system is expected to enter operational service in early 2026.
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said on social media that the “powerful and deadly” strikes in the Nigerian state of Sokoto were carried out against IS gunmen.
Jordan says its air force joined US strikes on Islamic State in Syria
Jordan confirmed that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group targets in Syria.
Germany to increase Arrow 3 interceptor and launcher deal with Israel
Germany will sign an expansion of its Arrow 3 interceptors and launchers deal with Israel by $3.1 billion Thursday, the Israeli Defense Ministry says.
Trump-Erdogan ties are propelling F-35 talks with once-banned partner
During Donald Trump’s first term, the U.S. removed NATO ally Turkey from the fighter program after Turkey purchased an air defense system from Russia.
The disarming of Hezbollah tests fragile government in Lebanon
In essence, according to one analyst, the situation amounts to a catch-22 that could escalate at any time.
US raid allegedly killed undercover agent instead of IS official
A raid by U.S. forces and a Syrian group aiming to capture an Islamic State official instead reportedly killed a local man who was working to gather intel.
Turkey’s Kızılelma combat drone hits test target in all-Turkish setup
The Nov. 29 test, which fell on what some in the U.S. might call Turkey Day weekend, marked the first time the drone struck an aerial target beyond sight.
US advances discussions on troops, sanctions in Nigeria
The U.S. is drafting a proposal that includes weighing possible military engagement in Nigeria, a senior State Department official said this week.
