Cutting losses? Assad, Syria, and Russia’s strategic flexibility

Cutting losses? Assad, Syria, and Russia’s strategic flexibility
Cutting losses? Assad, Syria, and Russia’s strategic flexibility

Russia’s failure to intervene as Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell may signal less about the Kremlin’s weakness than its cold strategic calculus.

Cost, payload and EW defense: Israel’s Aeronautics CEO talks the future of tactical UAVs

Cost, payload and EW defense: Israel’s Aeronautics CEO talks the future of tactical UAVs
Cost, payload and EW defense: Israel’s Aeronautics CEO talks the future of tactical UAVs

Dan Slasky said he sees plenty of opportunity in the niche market of smaller, but not too small, drones.

In deal with Portugal, Turkish naval firm STM signs first export contract to NATO nation

In deal with Portugal, Turkish naval firm STM signs first export contract to NATO nation
In deal with Portugal, Turkish naval firm STM signs first export contract to NATO nation

The contract was signed Tuesday in Lisbon, and work on the ships is expected to begin in 2025.

Israel’s Ministry of Defense quintupled start-up funding in last year

Israel’s Ministry of Defense quintupled start-up funding in last year
Israel’s Ministry of Defense quintupled start-up funding in last year

The recent Defense Tech Summit in Tel Aviv focused on counter-drone systems, medial tech and, of course, AI.

Saudi Arabia inks deal for 3 Avante 2200 Corvettes from Spain’s Navantia

Saudi Arabia inks deal for 3 Avante 2200 Corvettes from Spain’s Navantia
Saudi Arabia inks deal for 3 Avante 2200 Corvettes from Spain’s Navantia

The vessels will join the Kingdom’s current fleet of five corvettes, also made by the Spanish firm.

Russian bases and Hezbollah weapons: Key questions follow fall of Syrian regime

Russian bases and Hezbollah weapons: Key questions follow fall of Syrian regime
Russian bases and Hezbollah weapons: Key questions follow fall of Syrian regime

Experts told Breaking Defense their eyes were on key flashpoints that could affect the balance of power in the region for years to come, from the fate of Russian military bases in Syria to the potential collapse of an Iranian weapons pipeline to the Lebanese group Hezbollah.

Emirate’s EDGE Group marks 5th birthday, from small disruptor to Middle East heavyweight

Emirate’s EDGE Group marks 5th birthday, from small disruptor to Middle East heavyweight
Emirate’s EDGE Group marks 5th birthday, from small disruptor to Middle East heavyweight

“Since its inception in 2019, EDGE has expanded its product portfolio from 30 to 201 cutting-edge solutions across air, land, sea, and cyber domains.” the company said, adding that it has a $12.8 billion backlog.

Israel seeks to defang Syria, as 350-plus strikes destroy military sites and equipment

Israel seeks to defang Syria, as 350-plus strikes destroy military sites and equipment
Israel seeks to defang Syria, as 350-plus strikes destroy military sites and equipment

An Israeli statement says the strikes destroyed “Scud missiles, cruise missiles, surface-to-sea, surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missiles, UAVs, fighter jets, attack helicopters, radars, tanks, hangars, and more.”

UK joins US-Bahraini security agreement, as officials push for it to spread further

UK joins US-Bahraini security agreement, as officials push for it to spread further
UK joins US-Bahraini security agreement, as officials push for it to spread further

The UK’s new participation is “a major step forward in fostering broader regional security integration, bolstering mutual deterrence against external threats,” the US State Department said.

‘Wait and see’: As Syrian regime falls, Middle East and US officials watch warily for what comes next

‘Wait and see’: As Syrian regime falls, Middle East and US officials watch warily for what comes next
‘Wait and see’: As Syrian regime falls, Middle East and US officials watch warily for what comes next

“It’s really ‘wait and see,'” Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the president of the United Arab Emirates, said at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain.

Israel, Argentina to expand defense cooperation

Israel, Argentina to expand defense cooperation
Israel, Argentina to expand defense cooperation

Though halfway around the world from each other, the two nations pledged new cooperation in cyber defense, drones and other defense areas.

Ahead of defense gathering, poll finds majority agree on US as global leader, but then it’s complicated

Ahead of defense gathering, poll finds majority agree on US as global leader, but then it’s complicated
Ahead of defense gathering, poll finds majority agree on US as global leader, but then it’s complicated

Despite political divides on issues like the war in Ukraine and military support for Israel, the new poll found that 57 percent of Americans believe the US should be more engaged leading international events.

IAI targets US, Russian-built jets with upgraded Ehud ACMI pods

IAI targets US, Russian-built jets with upgraded Ehud ACMI pods
IAI targets US, Russian-built jets with upgraded Ehud ACMI pods

The newest version the company is showing off at I/ITSEC is the Ehud Next Generation pod, which is designed to work with fifth-generation Western jets.

Global defense revenues grew in 2023 amid Ukraine, Middle East conflicts: SIPRI report

Global defense revenues grew in 2023 amid Ukraine, Middle East conflicts: SIPRI report
Global defense revenues grew in 2023 amid Ukraine, Middle East conflicts: SIPRI report

While Russian defense contractors recorded a surge to their bottom lines, Chinese companies saw their year-over-year revenue growth stagnate, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.