With their deadly use, Iranian drones also reveal their weaknesses and Tehran may not get much in return, senior UK official says.
By Riad KahwajiMordechai 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.
By Arie EgoziAccording to multiple Israeli defense sources, officials from Iran have traveled to Russia to discuss the potential for naval cooperation – including building new ships.
By Arie EgoziThe 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.
By Tim MartinSpeaking 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.
By Aaron MehtaThe 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.
By Arie EgoziThe 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.
By Arie EgoziJust 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.
By Arie EgoziFrom Syria to a new strategic balance, Israeli experts describe concerns over Tehran’s new value to Moscow.
By Arie EgoziAs the fate of a renewed nuclear deal is undecided, experts weigh in on how other regional powers would react.
By Agnes Helou“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.
By Justin KatzThe first of five new corvettes recently arrived at King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah, upgrading the Saudi fleet’s capabilities in the Red Sea.
By Agnes HelouFrom 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.
By Arie Egozi
“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.
By Bilal Y. Saab and Frank McKenzie