The new brigade represents a consolidation of Israeli forces in the north, which an IDF official told Breaking Defense made sense as operating across the whole mountainous area requires specialized gear, vehicles and training.
By Seth J. FrantzmanB-21, hypersonics and more: How digital development is driving industry innovation
Technological advancements are key to keeping pace with customer demands and evolving threat landscapes.
The deterrence problem: America took its eye off Iran with Indo-Pacific pivot, ex-CENTCOM chief says
As the US and Israel contend with multiple Iranian proxy groups in the Middle East, Joseph Votel told Breaking Defense the US must “hold [Iran] accountable.”
By Riad Kahwaji
France’s ambassador to Israel, Frederic Journes, told Breaking Defense that Paris is “sparing no efforts,” “engaging all actors.”
By Seth J. Frantzman
“He does not want escalation, and the skirmishes on [Lebanon’s] southern borders are strictly kept in a zone where Israel can bear them,” retired Lebanese armed forces Gen. Wehbe Katicha told Breaking Defense.
By Agnes Helou
As anger in the Arab world grows, analysts said Abu Dhabi is looking further into the future and at the economic and defense benefits of the 2020 deal.
By Agnes Helou
It’s unclear if a ground invasion has begun, or if the IDF is signaling that the ramping up of smaller “raids” into Gaza will intensify.
By Seth J. Frantzman
The US has made no secret it holds Iran responsible for the actions of its regional proxies, but experts told Breaking Defense Tehran’s level of control can vary from group to group.
By Agnes Helou
GA-ASI’s MQ-9B: The right UAV for persistence, power, and performance
When assessing the state of the art of unmanned aerial systems, it’s critical to be very clear about what various aircraft can and can’t do – and could never do.
The armed Lebanese group is believed to have a much more potent fighting force than Hamas, including an inventory of Iranian-provided drones.
By Agnes Helou
“… Iran-backed adversaries like Lebanese Hezbollah should not question the commitment of the US government to support the defense of Israel,” a senior US defense official told reporters.
By Agnes Helou
Israeli forces in the north are on high alert, but a diplomatic solution could still play out.
By Arie Egozi
“In the ongoing confrontations between Israel and Hezbollah/Iran, the former has achieved a tactical success, while the latter has gained a strategic one,” said Gawdat Bahgat of the National Defense University in Washington.
By Riad Kahwaji
Jerusalem had tried to placate Russia to keep a free hand against regional rivals.
By Arie Egozi
The stockpile is meant for US use, but weapons can be quickly transferred to Israeli forces in the event of an emergency.
By Arie Egozi
Terrorist groups have evolved in the past two decades, some growing powerful enough that they are now seeking to transform into political actors.
By Riad Kahwaji
