Amid Iranian criticism, “Jordanian leaders have been very clear to portray their action as defensive and in protection of their own sovereignty rather than any act in support of Israel, and this is sincere,” an analyst told Breaking Defense.
By Agnes HelouA major overhaul is coming in software for missile warning
Space Systems Command’s FORGE program is the first, major missile-warning software modernization effort in 20 years.
“For Iraq’s military… these are prestige items more than a security necessity,” CSIS’s Daniel Byman told Breaking Defense of the fighter jet rumors, saying Baghdad has “less glamorous” priorities.
By Agnes Helou
The drill won’t include US naval assets, but American trainers are on hand to advise the Lebanon-led exercise series.
By Agnes Helou
The government in Baghdad has announced new contracts for US-made weapons, but it’s not clear if the system will ever come to fruition.
By Agnes Helou
As a new nuclear deal appears close, provocations between two Middle Eastern foes abound.
By Arie Egozi
TEL AVIV: The pace of drone attacks on American forces and its partners in the region are expected to “dramatically” increase in the coming months, a pair of Israeli defense officials tell Breaking Defense. The warning comes as the early days of January have already seen attempted drone attacks on American forces at al Asad…
By Arie Egozi
B-21, hypersonics and more: How digital development is driving industry innovation
Technological advancements are key to keeping pace with customer demands and evolving threat landscapes.
As the US spends its final hours in Afghanistan, Mark Cancian of CSIS notes that more contractors have died (8,000) than US service members (7,000) in post 9/11 operations.
By Mark Cancian
Iraq wants 12 T-129 ATAK helicopters, six Koral electronic warfare systems, and an unspecified number of TB2 Bayraktar armed drones as part of the deal, which would tie the two countries closer.
By Ragip Soylu
“It’s no secret that over the last four years we had some difficult discussions inside NATO,” Secretary General Stoltenberg said. “But now we look to the future, and the future is that we now have an administration in the United States.”
By Paul McLeary
“Every man on the mission that night was engaged in their own unique problem set. My teammates were also looking for some way to liberate those hostages,” said Payne.
By James Kitfield
Israeli defense ministry officials told their Pentagon counterparts that the US underestimates the danger from Tehran. Israel is also seeking more US-made F-35s, F-15s, and KC-46As.
By Arie Egozi
Hours after the Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs Chairman promised action, the US struck five Kata’ib Hizbollah “weapons storage” sites — but the militia’s Iranian backers are likely off the hook, for now.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
Israeli experts say the U.S realized withdrawing from Iraq would leave policymakers and the military with greatly reduced influence in a region that has seen rapid and extensive Russian penetration into the region.
By Arie Egozi
In this new analysis, Jonathan Lord of the Center for a New American Security says this week should provide a starting point to reassess US military funding for Iraq.
By Jonathan Lord