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 HelouModernizing military simulation with open systems architecture
Best-of-breed common models and architecture enable virtual training and testing with the same data in a cyber-resilient posture.
The new brigade represents a consolidation of Israeli forces in the north, which an IDF official told Breaking Defense made sense as operating across the whole mountainous area requires specialized gear, vehicles and training.
By Seth J. Frantzman
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.”
By Michael Marrow
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.”
By Agnes Helou
Of a larger conflict, retired Lebanese Brig. Gen. Naji Mlaeb told Breaking Defense, “Hezbollah is ready but it doesn’t want it, while Israel wants [it] but is not ready” to fight on two fronts. That may soon change.
By Agnes Helou
It’s unclear if a ground invasion has begun, or if the IDF is signaling that the ramping up of smaller “raids” into Gaza will intensify.
By Seth J. Frantzman
Breaking Defense reporting near the border with Lebanon where the IDF presence is heavy with tanks, APCs and other vehicles driving along roads previously would have been packed with tourists and civilians, but are now deserted.
By Seth J. Frantzman
Enterprise-wide training: the Army’s $3.5B program for multi-service combat readiness
The competition for Warfighter Training and Readiness Solutions will bring together training networks, combat training centers and live ranges across the DoD enterprise.
Analysts say there are three overarching questions: Whether Israel’s goal of eliminating Hamas is realistic, whether another front in the war will explode, and what the long-term regional fallout from the operation could be.
By Riad Kahwaji
Over a week of growing tensions in Beirut exploded Tuesday night, with running conflicts between protestors and the military outside the US embassy.
By Agnes Helou
“… Iran-backed adversaries like Lebanese Hezbollah should not question the commitment of the US government to support the defense of Israel,” a senior US defense official told reporters.
By Agnes Helou
$55 million would be bound for Taiwan and $30 million for Lebanon.
By Ashley Roque and Agnes Helou
“Since these boats have limited capabilities to navigate in difficult weather conditions, the Navy has a plan to get large-sized patrol boats that can navigate in difficult weather conditions, and have greater firepower,” the head of Lebanon’s navy told Breaking Defense.
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
With funding secured and a naval mission to conduct, the Lebanese military is keen to replace and improve on damaged facilities. But it’ll take time.
By Agnes Helou
