Trump says US Navy vessels could accompany tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Navy vessels have previously been employed as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian to help protect civilian ships in the Red Sea.
Amid tensions, Emirati firms bow out of Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show
Several companies were supposed to be displaying their hardware and platforms, but the designated spot doesn't show signs of Emirati presence.
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5th Fleet chief: Houthis support ‘diversifying’ beyond Iran, US Navy playing ‘shock absorber’
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."
Hezbollah, Houthis downing of drones challenges Israel, US air superiority
“Israel and the United States will need to gradually adjust their operating procedures," said Bruce Bennett, senior adjunct international defense researcher at RAND Corporation.
65 countries affected by Houthi attacks in Red Sea, including Iran: US intelligence
"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.
Iran ‘not interested in’ wider regional conflict, despite escalating tensions: Air Force General
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.”
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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
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
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
US Navy warships in the Red Sea have been fending off numerous aerial drones since arriving on station last year.
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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
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
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
The Arrow 2 system is the highest layer of Jerusalem's air defense array, which also includes the Iron Dome.