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Iran ‘not interested in’ wider regional conflict, despite escalating tensions: Air Force General

Iran ‘not interested in’ wider regional conflict, despite escalating tensions: Air Force General
Iran ‘not interested in’ wider regional conflict, despite escalating tensions: Air Force General

Discussing Israel’s protections for civilians in its bombing campaign of Gaza, Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said that after observing an Israeli strike cell in late 2023, Jerusalem’s forces were “making a bona fide effort to adhere to the law of armed conflict.”

GPS jamming spreads in Lebanon, civil aviation caught in the electronic crossfire

GPS jamming spreads in Lebanon, civil aviation caught in the electronic crossfire
GPS jamming spreads in Lebanon, civil aviation caught in the electronic crossfire

Analyst Jean Marc Rickli told Breaking Defense that especially when it comes to the proliferation of UAVs, “one of the best ways to counter them is to jam their communication systems by cutting the link between them and the operator or the GPS signal.”

Avoiding accidental armageddon: Report urges new safety rules for unmanned systems

Avoiding accidental armageddon: Report urges new safety rules for unmanned systems
Avoiding accidental armageddon: Report urges new safety rules for unmanned systems

Even if China doesn’t agree to or abide by new “confidence-building measures,” CNAS scholar Tom Shugart says, the US and its allies should adopt them unilaterally to reduce the risk of accidents or worse in the West Pacific.

‘Extremely concerned’: American generals raise alarm over Iran’s tightening ties with Russia, China

‘Extremely concerned’: American generals raise alarm over Iran’s tightening ties with Russia, China
‘Extremely concerned’: American generals raise alarm over Iran’s tightening ties with Russia, China

“They’re trying to get what they want. They’re trying to replace the West and, moreover, the United States in our access and influence across this crucial continent,” US Africa Command chief Gen. Michael Langley told lawmakers.

Rafael expects Iron Beam laser to be active in 2025: Exec

Rafael expects Iron Beam laser to be active in 2025: Exec
Rafael expects Iron Beam laser to be active in 2025: Exec

The Oct. 7 attacks have not had a major impact yet on the company’s bottom line, a top executive tells Breaking Defense.

EXCLUSIVE: Strykers with 50-kilowatt lasers in CENTCOM for experiment, Army No. 2 says

EXCLUSIVE: Strykers with 50-kilowatt lasers in CENTCOM for experiment, Army No. 2 says
EXCLUSIVE: Strykers with 50-kilowatt lasers in CENTCOM for experiment, Army No. 2 says

“Is it 100 percent ready? Is it going to work perfectly? Probably not but we’re going to learn from it,” Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus told Breaking Defense.

With Somalia naval defense deal, Turkey eyes power projection, future business: Analysts

With Somalia naval defense deal, Turkey eyes power projection, future business: Analysts
With Somalia naval defense deal, Turkey eyes power projection, future business: Analysts

The deal may have been announced in response to tensions in east Africa, but analysts told Breaking Defense it fits with Turkey’s long investment in the region and its aim to be a maritime player beyond its shores.

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Serving in strength: Securing the physical and mental well-being of servicewomen

Serving in strength: Securing the physical and mental well-being of servicewomen
Serving in strength: Securing the physical and mental well-being of servicewomen

The Military Women’s Memorial will present a public forum on heart health and wellness for servicewomen and female veterans and their families.

The deterrence problem: America took its eye off Iran with Indo-Pacific pivot, ex-CENTCOM chief says

The deterrence problem: America took its eye off Iran with Indo-Pacific pivot, ex-CENTCOM chief says
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.”

After deadly drone attack in Jordan, US Central Command reassessing air defense needs

After deadly drone attack in Jordan, US Central Command reassessing air defense needs
After deadly drone attack in Jordan, US Central Command reassessing air defense needs

“What was different about this attack is where it landed: It did impact… where living quarters are,” said Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh, a day after three soldiers were killed in an attack.

Despite Iraqi PM’s call, US troops won’t likely leave Iraq anytime soon: Analysts

Despite Iraqi PM’s call, US troops won’t likely leave Iraq anytime soon: Analysts
Despite Iraqi PM’s call, US troops won’t likely leave Iraq anytime soon: Analysts

Days after the US killed a suspected militant leader in Baghdad, Iraq’s prime minister called for a “quick” timeline for US and coalition forces to leave.

To deter Houthi strikes in Red Sea, US must turn from defense to offense

To deter Houthi strikes in Red Sea, US must turn from defense to offense
To deter Houthi strikes in Red Sea, US must turn from defense to offense

Two senior commanders of US naval forces in the Middle East as well as an expert from JINSA argue the US must hit Houthi targets in Yemen to deter that group and other Iran-backed forces from widening the current conflict.

With 7-ton resupply of water to troops in Gaza, IDF shows precision airdrop capability

With 7-ton resupply of water to troops in Gaza, IDF shows precision airdrop capability
With 7-ton resupply of water to troops in Gaza, IDF shows precision airdrop capability

Analysts told Breaking Defense the mission could be a test case for potential future, long-range operations in the region.

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