Vice Admiral George M. Wikoff suggested that in addition to murkier supply lines, the Houthis have developed their own offensive capabilities to the point where “there’s discussion that they could [be] becoming exporters of technology.”
By Lee FerranAdvances in drone simulation bring mission training to quadcopters
The open QGroundControl software for drone control was improved with a fusion engine to integrate sensors and controls.
“Israel and the United States will need to gradually adjust their operating procedures,” said Bruce Bennett, senior adjunct international defense researcher at RAND Corporation.
By Riad Kahwaji
“Despite seeking international legitimacy, Houthi actions have damaged regional security, impeded international humanitarian relief efforts, and put stress on global maritime trade,” the new DIA report says.
By Agnes Helou
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
The range showed by Houthi missiles holds US bases at risk, and both China and Russia are watching closely to see what happens, experts say.
By Riad Kahwaji 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.”
By Riad Kahwaji
Bryden Spurling, senior research leader for defence and security at RAND, said that there “was clearly reluctance [on the part of Washington and London] to strike the Houthis despite the threat they pose to one of the world’s most important waterways.”
By Tim Martin and Agnes Helou
Cutting-edge GPS technology
BAE Systems’ M-Code GPS receiver solutions are reliable and ready.
US Navy warships in the Red Sea have been fending off numerous aerial drones since arriving on station last year.
By Justin Katz
The ship enters a hostile area where drones and missiles fired by the Houthi group in Yemen have targeted commercial vessels and southern Israeli city.
By Seth J. Frantzman
In a technical analysis, Ralph Savelsberg suggests the armed Yemeni group is likely firing a variant of an Iranian missile toward far off targets.
By Ralph Savelsberg
The Arrow 2 system is the highest layer of Jerusalem’s air defense array, which also includes the Iron Dome.
By Seth J. Frantzman
The move comes as any further Ukraine aid on Capitol Hill is snarled by yesterday’s votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House.
By Justin Katz
The Italian government cited changed conditions on the ground in Yemen as its reason to lift the years-long block.
By Agnes Helou
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.
By Mark I. Fox, John W. Miller and Ari Cicurel