Houthi Red Sea strikes kill first sailors, as ballistic missile threat proliferates

Houthi Red Sea strikes kill first sailors, as ballistic missile threat proliferates
Houthi Red Sea strikes kill first sailors, as ballistic missile threat proliferates

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.

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.”

Strikes in Yemen may be first for US, UK but not designed to escalate conflict: Analysts

Strikes in Yemen may be first for US, UK but not designed to escalate conflict: Analysts
Strikes in Yemen may be first for US, UK but not designed to escalate conflict: Analysts

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.”

Navy to seek industry help on countering ‘cross-domain’ drone attacks

Navy to seek industry help on countering ‘cross-domain’ drone attacks
Navy to seek industry help on countering ‘cross-domain’ drone attacks

US Navy warships in the Red Sea have been fending off numerous aerial drones since arriving on station last year.

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.

Israel sends new, advanced Sa’ar 6 warship to Red Sea

Israel sends new, advanced Sa’ar 6 warship to Red Sea
Israel sends new, advanced Sa’ar 6 warship to Red Sea

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.

Analysis: Houthi targeting of Israel suggests new, longer-range missile in play

Analysis: Houthi targeting of Israel suggests new, longer-range missile in play
Analysis: Houthi targeting of Israel suggests new, longer-range missile in play

In a technical analysis, Ralph Savelsberg suggests the armed Yemeni group is likely firing a variant of an Iranian missile toward far off targets.

In first, Israel’s Arrow 2 air defense system intercepts ballistic missile near Red Sea: IDF

In first, Israel’s Arrow 2 air defense system intercepts ballistic missile near Red Sea: IDF
In first, Israel’s Arrow 2 air defense system intercepts ballistic missile near Red Sea: IDF

The Arrow 2 system is the highest layer of Jerusalem’s air defense array, which also includes the Iron Dome.

Pentagon says it is transferring arms, ammo seized from Iran to Ukraine

Pentagon says it is transferring arms, ammo seized from Iran to Ukraine
Pentagon says it is transferring arms, ammo seized from Iran to Ukraine

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.

Now that Italy has lifted its arms embargo aimed at Saudi Arabia, could defense deals follow?

Now that Italy has lifted its arms embargo aimed at Saudi Arabia, could defense deals follow?
Now that Italy has lifted its arms embargo aimed at Saudi Arabia, could defense deals follow?

The Italian government cited changed conditions on the ground in Yemen as its reason to lift the years-long block.

Saudi ballistic missile program seeks deterrence against Iran, Houthi strikes

Saudi ballistic missile program seeks deterrence against Iran, Houthi strikes
Saudi ballistic missile program seeks deterrence against Iran, Houthi strikes

There was no official Saudi comment on the media report about its new ballistic missiles facility, part of the ambiguity policy the Kingdom has maintained for years with regards to its ballistic missiles capability.

Drone Attack In Syria May Be Warning Of Things To Come

Drone Attack In Syria May Be Warning Of Things To Come
Drone Attack In Syria May Be Warning Of Things To Come

The Oct. 20 drone attack comes as Iran is increasing its relations with Syria.

Curbing Dangerous US Arms Sales: House NDAA Is A Win For Oversight, Accountability

Curbing Dangerous US Arms Sales: House NDAA Is A Win For Oversight, Accountability
Curbing Dangerous US Arms Sales: House NDAA Is A Win For Oversight, Accountability

The House version of the NDAA represents the largest package of legislation that restrict weapons transfers since the 1990s — a good first step.

F-35 Sales To UAE: What Will Being A Major Security Partner Mean

F-35 Sales To UAE: What Will Being A Major Security Partner Mean
F-35 Sales To UAE: What Will Being A Major Security Partner Mean

U.S.-UAE relations witnessed big leaps under Trump. Will ties remain as strong under Biden and see F-35 deal executed?