US forces strike Yemen oil port in ongoing campaign against Houthis
The attack is the first strike U.S. Central Command has publicly described in weeks.
Mideast Africa
Saddam Haftar’s visit to Ankara marks shift in Turkey’s Libya policy
The meeting comes shortly after reports that U.S. oil giant Chevron has expressed interest in exploring a 47,000 km² area south of Crete.
Qatar is in line to get US drones, bombs worth $2 billion
The Gulf nation's request for SeaGuardian drones had been pending for years.
Saildrone launches Red Sea naval drone hardened against GPS jamming
Electromagnetic interference is a widespread problem for forces in the area, as Houthi rebels target commercial vessels.
Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says
Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.
Libya, where US and Russia joust, could test Trump-Putin vibes
Libya has just had a training visit from a B-52 bomber as U.S. generals try to tempt local leaders to eject Russian forces.
Turkish submarine test-fires ‘Atmaca’ anti-ship missile
A critical aspect of the test was the submarine’s ability to launch the canister from its torpedo tubes.
China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast
The joint drills took place near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which in the past has seen Iran seize commercial ships.
US arms exports to Europe triple, boosted by Ukraine aid: SIPRI
“The new figures clearly reflect the rearmament taking place among states in Europe in response to the threat from Russia,” one analyst said.
Israeli firms want a piece of the US cruise missile market
Rafael and Bet Shemesh aim for a market in need of fresh competition to lower prices.
Vendors flock to the United Arab Emirates to sell naval drones
The emphasis on uncrewed maritime systems serves to plug manpower shortages and capability gaps.
Iron Dome unsuitable as missile shield for US or Europe, officials say
The name Iron Dome, and President Trump's use of it, has led to confusion, according to developer Rafael.
UAE’s island-based weapons range gets an upgrade for drone practice
The site’s expansion will include the construction of a secondary 1.2-kilometer runway to support unmanned aerial systems’ take-off and landing.
GM Defense boosts Mideast footprint with Edge military vehicle tie-up
The General Motors subsidiary will work on the project with NIMR Automotive, an arm of the Emirati defense conglomerate, and gauge the regional market.
General Atomics eyes ‘huge’ MQ-9 sale to Saudi Arabia
Under Trump, one drone executive sees big business in the Gulf region.
Russian arms makers make big showing at Arab defense fair
Isolated by the war on Ukraine, Russia has sent its cadre of state-owned defense companies for a big footprint at the IDEX defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
As Israel fields Iron Beam, Gulf states are pining for the technology
“There has been a shared interest in so far as most would want to have them, they are high on the priority list of most regional states," one expert said.
