A naval failure in the Strait of Hormuz
Why can’t the world’s most powerful military secure the Strait against a country that has no navy?
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On-demand webinar: Research security in an era of global competition
Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
Dubai Air Show: Fewer top US officials, more Israelis and a new Russian fighter
"The world is opening up again, and that means there will be a surge in post-pandemic demand for military systems, likely driven by the Persian Gulf region," said defense consultant Loren Thompson.
Persian Gulf Buildup By US, Israel Worries Region: ‘A Perfect Storm?’
Concerns of an imminent confrontation that could take place in the Mideast before Trump exits the White House next January 20 are increasing.
Years Of Intel Contacts Laid Foundation For UAE-Israel Deal
Mossad officials, retired Israeli officers, and cybersecurity experts were frequent visitors to the tiny Gulf state long before yesterday’s agreement to open official diplomatic ties.
Change US Escalation Calculus With Iran
We offer this opinion piece about increasing US responses to Iranian aggression just as President Trump has this morning “instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea.” Of course, we don’t know the crucial rules of engagement that will guide Navy […]
How the Pentagon is shaping its next cyber strategy
Drawing on Breaking Defense's TechNet Cyber 2026 coverage, this eBook examines how the Pentagon is advancing AI, cybersecurity, and cyber strategy to strengthen the future force.
China, Russia Press For Mideast Gains While US Talks Of Withdrawal
Moscow is making sure no one forgets the role it has played in the Middle East, while Beijing searches for inroads in a region President Trump has pledged to leave.
Iran Missiles Strike Iraqi Bases; Analysis: ‘War’ Unlikely
We asked some of Washington's best informed and smartest people about the likely consequences of the killing of Iran's Qassem Soleimani.
America Adrift: ‘Bringing The World To Crisis”
The Trump administration has watered down U.S. global leadership to coercive deal-making. The dangerous contours of a world in crisis are now coming into stark relief.
Israel Meets With UAE, Declares It’s Joining Persian Gulf Coalition
Foreign Minister Israel Katz told the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee about the agreement, and told lawmakers that Israel participates in intelligence and other areas where it can offer capabilities and advantages.
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Scaling AI for Defense Teams Without Increasing Data Risk
AI is expanding the mission data footprint across defense environments, increasing the need for scalable, layered data-at-rest (DAR) protection.
Mossad Director: Arabs Allying With Israel Vs. Iran
TEL AVIV: Even as Mideast tensions escalate, with new Israeli strikes on Syria over the weekend and Iran exceeding international limits on enriched uranium, no less a figure than the director of Mossad sees a historic opportunity for peace. Why? Because Iran’s escalating aggression — especially attacks on its neighbors’ economic lifeline, oil exports — […]
US Wants Allies To Do More In Gulf; But They’re Already There
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants to establish a 20-country coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Middle East. But the US already leads a 33-country coalition doing just that.
Over Past 24 Hours, US & Iran Each Claim To Narrowly Avoid Deadly Attacks
Both sides are claiming they stepped back from the edge over the past 24 hours, unwilling to see the loss of life. Tensions in the Gulf haven't diminished however.
US: Iran Shoots Down Global Hawk; Second Drone Down This Month
The Global Hawk was downed after two earlier shots at US drones in the region, and attacks on commercial shipping.