Iranian ship intercepted while trying to detain American drone

Iranian ship intercepted while trying to detain American drone
Iranian ship intercepted while trying to detain American drone

The encounter ended peacefully following multiple attempts by a US ship to contact the Iranian crew.

With a new Iran deal seemingly near, Israel frets — and plans

With a new Iran deal seemingly near, Israel frets — and plans
With a new Iran deal seemingly near, Israel frets — and plans

Israeli officials are being careful with statements, but are preparing a number of military options for dealing with Iran should the JCPOA come back into fruition.

Did Israel send a message to Russia about Iranian ties with latest strike in Syria?

Did Israel send a message to Russia about Iranian ties with latest strike in Syria?
Did Israel send a message to Russia about Iranian ties with latest strike in Syria?

An Aug. 14 Israeli strike came within three kilometers of a Russian base, closer than normal strikes would come to Russian assets in Syria.

How Russia’s nuclear double cross of Ukraine teaches dangerous lessons

How Russia’s nuclear double cross of Ukraine teaches dangerous lessons
How Russia’s nuclear double cross of Ukraine teaches dangerous lessons

After Moscow’s invasion, nuclear aspirants like Iran or nuclear powers like China may have learned dangerous strategies.

Iranian drones could make Russia’s military more lethal in Ukraine

Iranian drones could make Russia’s military more lethal in Ukraine
Iranian drones could make Russia’s military more lethal in Ukraine

The US and its allies should prepare Ukraine, and better constrain Iran, write analysts from FDD.

After Russia’s purported request for Iranian drones, Israel frets over Syria strikes

After Russia’s purported request for Iranian drones, Israel frets over Syria strikes
After Russia’s purported request for Iranian drones, Israel frets over Syria strikes

Moscow and Jerusalem are in delicate balance in the Middle East, but Ukraine conflict may offer Iran more leverage.

With US warning about Iranian-Russian drone sales, Ukraine conflict comes to the Middle East

With US warning about Iranian-Russian drone sales, Ukraine conflict comes to the Middle East
With US warning about Iranian-Russian drone sales, Ukraine conflict comes to the Middle East

The American claim comes as President Joe Biden prepares for a Middle East trip, and comes as Iranian UAV fears have prompted unprecedented interest from Gulf nations in Israeli defense systems.

With US distracted, Tehran and Beijing tighten embrace in the Middle East

With US distracted, Tehran and Beijing tighten embrace in the Middle East
With US distracted, Tehran and Beijing tighten embrace in the Middle East

The US pivot to the Pacific may be all about China, but it misses Beijing’s moves to fill a US void elsewhere, write a team from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

Israeli military exercise to simulate attack on Iranian nuclear targets

Israeli military exercise to simulate attack on Iranian nuclear targets
Israeli military exercise to simulate attack on Iranian nuclear targets

The exercise comes as Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz alleged Tuesday that Iran was “just a few weeks” away from having enough fissile material for a nuclear bomb.

Interview: With radars and UAVs, Israel’s IAI diving ‘full force’ into US market

Interview: With radars and UAVs, Israel’s IAI diving ‘full force’ into US market
Interview: With radars and UAVs, Israel’s IAI diving ‘full force’ into US market

Israel Aerospace Industries President and CEO Boaz Levy speaks to Breaking Defense about his envisioned ‘network’ of firms in the US, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and new Gulf customers.

In Syria, Iranian forces fill gaps left by Ukraine-bound Russians: Sources

In Syria, Iranian forces fill gaps left by Ukraine-bound Russians: Sources
In Syria, Iranian forces fill gaps left by Ukraine-bound Russians: Sources

Intelligence sources say Russians have pulled out of key Syrian facilities, and Syria has welcomed advisers from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in their place.

Beyond killing drones, Israeli laser knocks mortars out of the sky: Military

Beyond killing drones, Israeli laser knocks mortars out of the sky: Military
Beyond killing drones, Israeli laser knocks mortars out of the sky: Military

Israel is increasingly worried about Iranian use of drones, prompting aggressive, innovative countermeasures.

Iran fears push Israel, Arab nations to once-‘unthinkable’ security partnerships

Iran fears push Israel, Arab nations to once-‘unthinkable’ security partnerships
Iran fears push Israel, Arab nations to once-‘unthinkable’ security partnerships

One such arrangement would include real-time intel sharing about Iranian drones, a source told Breaking Defense.

Drones, Iran’s presence and Qatari branding: The notable sights from DIMDEX

Drones, Iran’s presence and Qatari branding: The notable sights from DIMDEX
Drones, Iran’s presence and Qatari branding: The notable sights from DIMDEX

Iran was totally absent on day one of DIMDEX, but appeared with a full-fledged stand on day two. A Iranian representative said that they built it overnight in 12 hours.