UK minister: Iran made ‘big mistake’ in giving drones to Russia for Ukraine war

UK minister: Iran made ‘big mistake’ in giving drones to Russia for Ukraine war
UK minister: Iran made ‘big mistake’ in giving drones to Russia for Ukraine war

With their deadly use, Iranian drones also reveal their weaknesses and Tehran may not get much in return, senior UK official says.

Israel eyeing kinetic, non-kinetic options to disrupt Iran-Syria cargo flights

Israel eyeing kinetic, non-kinetic options to disrupt Iran-Syria cargo flights
Israel eyeing kinetic, non-kinetic options to disrupt Iran-Syria cargo flights

Mordechai Kedar, an Israeli senior expert on Iranian and Middle Eastern issues, told Breaking Defense that the new relations between Iran and Russia has encouraged Tehran to restart the cargo flights from Iran to Syria. “They feel good with their new friend and that explains their recent moves,” he said.

Iran asking Russia to sell military ships, help build new designs: Israeli sources

Iran asking Russia to sell military ships, help build new designs: Israeli sources
Iran asking Russia to sell military ships, help build new designs: Israeli sources

According to multiple Israeli defense sources, officials from Iran have traveled to Russia to discuss the potential for naval cooperation – including building new ships.

Deterring by detection: A cheap, successful way to deter Iran

Deterring by detection: A cheap, successful way to deter Iran
Deterring by detection: A cheap, successful way to deter Iran

“The simple act of letting Iran know the US is paying attention may end up being the cheapest, most effective way of deterring Iran’s actions” in the region, write Bilal Saab and former CENTCOM head Frank McKenzie.

UK increases Ukrainian military support, delivers first helicopter

UK increases Ukrainian military support, delivers first helicopter
UK increases Ukrainian military support, delivers first helicopter

The latest equipment approval arrives after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a £50 million ($60 million) support package to Ukraine during a recent visit to Kyiv.

Kahl to Gulf states: Why work with Russia when it is funding Iran?

Kahl to Gulf states: Why work with Russia when it is funding Iran?
Kahl to Gulf states: Why work with Russia when it is funding Iran?

Speaking in the Gulf, Colin Kahl, undersecretary of defense for policy, said that Russia’s decision to buy military drones from Iran for the ongoing war in Ukraine will have blowback in the region.

Naval Iron Dome successfully tested, as Iran hits another tanker

Naval Iron Dome successfully tested, as Iran hits another tanker
Naval Iron Dome successfully tested, as Iran hits another tanker

The C-Dome, as it is known, is designed to go on ships and provide the same protection from rockets, missiles and small drones that Iron Dome does on land.

Israel accelerating Arrow-4, sensor development due to Iranian hypersonic threat

Israel accelerating Arrow-4, sensor development due to Iranian hypersonic threat
Israel accelerating Arrow-4, sensor development due to Iranian hypersonic threat

The Missile Defense Directorate in the Israeli Ministry of Defense is coordinating the related projects performed by some Israel defense companies. This is funded mostly with special budgets earmarked for the need to address a very critical threat.

With Netanyahu back in charge, is a solo Israeli strike against Iran in the cards?

With Netanyahu back in charge, is a solo Israeli strike against Iran in the cards?
With Netanyahu back in charge, is a solo Israeli strike against Iran in the cards?

Just days after Netanyahu’s political rebirth, one of his closest political associates said that the military option will be on the table for the new government.

What Iran stands to gain from helping Russia in Ukraine

What Iran stands to gain from helping Russia in Ukraine
What Iran stands to gain from helping Russia in Ukraine

From Syria to a new strategic balance, Israeli experts describe concerns over Tehran’s new value to Moscow.

How an Iran nuclear deal would (and wouldn’t) change Gulf security stances

How an Iran nuclear deal would (and wouldn’t) change Gulf security stances
How an Iran nuclear deal would (and wouldn’t) change Gulf security stances

As the fate of a renewed nuclear deal is undecided, experts weigh in on how other regional powers would react.

Saildrone CEO says Iranian interference was valuable experience, not a surprise

Saildrone CEO says Iranian interference was valuable experience, not a surprise
Saildrone CEO says Iranian interference was valuable experience, not a surprise

“If someone takes it, good luck. Keep it, it’s worthless. We’ve got hundreds of them,” said Richard Jenkins, chief executive officer of Saildrone.

Saudi naval modernization pushes ahead, with eye always on Iran

Saudi naval modernization pushes ahead, with eye always on Iran
Saudi naval modernization pushes ahead, with eye always on Iran

The first of five new corvettes recently arrived at King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah, upgrading the Saudi fleet’s capabilities in the Red Sea.

Israel may be looking to strengthen ties to Azerbaijan as an Iran counter

Israel may be looking to strengthen ties to Azerbaijan as an Iran counter
Israel may be looking to strengthen ties to Azerbaijan as an Iran counter

From 2016–2020, Israel accounted for 69 percent of Azerbaijan’s major arms imports — a number that represents 17 percent of Israel’s arms exports for that same period.