The US and Iran are using new weapons in the war. Here’s what to know.
From upgraded, extended range Iranian missiles to America's deployment of Iran-inspired drones, the deadly conflict is also a real-world munitions testing ground.
Turkish, Italian defense firms team up to produce unmanned surface vessels for Italy
Havelsan, VN maritime and Piloda Defence "are targeting the signing of the first purchase order in the first half of 2026."
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Turkey’s Roketsan opens new production facilities, delivers missiles to armed forces
Roketsan CEO Murat Ikinci called the facilities “the largest defense industry investments in the history of the Republic.”
Villagers in South Lebanon hang on to hope and their homes as war continues
“My house is my only shelter, and I don’t want to leave it,” one villager told Breaking Defense.
ST Engineering to serve as subcontractor for Kuwaiti navy vessels deal
The contract is valued at 600 million Singapore dollars (467.6 million USD).
Ukraine inks defense agreements with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, with UAE to follow
“Ukraine has been countering [Iranian drones] for years [and] all features of this defense are of interest to the Gulf,” Samuel Bendett, adviser at Center for New America Security, told Breaking Defense.
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Iran conflict disrupts economies, but experts predict rise in defense spending
“To counter these [Iran’s] asymmetric threats, Gulf states are compelled to accelerate military modernization, prioritizing advanced air defenses like Patriot and THAAD upgrades,” said a retired Kuwaiti air force officer.
Baykar unveils K2 Kamikaze drone with AI, swarming capabilities
The company, famous for producing mid-range drones that proved effective in the early days of the Ukraine conflict, said the K2 fits within its “cost-effective defense solutions strategy."
UAE fights off outsized share of Iranian attacks, pulls back on sharing interception rates
One expert said the UAE may have shifted its public messaging strategy for "operational security" reasons.
UAE’s defense giant EDGE Group to equip Ecuador with border protection systems
“Given the high demand for internal security in Latin America, EDGE’s approach in the region is emphasizing border control, surveillance, drones and anti-drone systems, cybersecurity, and non-lethal ammunition, rather than more traditional types of military equipment," a defense analyst said.
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Iran conflict expands in Lebanon, Beirut demands Hezbollah ‘hand over its weapons’
Retired Lebanese armed forces general Maroun Hitti said that Hezbollah’s missiles has “instantly transformed Lebanon from fragile bystander to active battlefield,” describing the situations as “harsh and asymmetric.”
‘Nightmare scenario’ for GCC countries, region as Iran unloads drones and missiles
“If Iranian attacks continue throughout this week, I would expect the Gulf Arab states to eventually participate in counter-attacks on Iran," one defense expert told Breaking Defense.
Turkey’s Aselsan sees over $4 billion in revenue, up 15% from last year
Separately, state-owned Havelsan announced the commissioning of an armed unmanned surface vessel, dubbed Sancar, on Tuesday.
Europe ramps up defense spending to 21% of global total, led by Berlin: Report
Defense spending jumped globally to $2.63 trillion in 2025, according to IISS's latest Military Balance report.