Iraq Turns to Turkey for Air Defenses After Drone War Exposes Its Skies
Baghdad is finalizing a deal for 20 Turkish systems as the Iran conflict pushes Iraq to protect oilfields, diplomatic sites and critical infrastructure from cheaper,... Read more.
Egyptian Fighters in the UAE Signal New Phase in Cairo-Abu Dhabi Security Coordination
Sisi and Mohamed bin Zayed’s visited an Egyptian air detachment revealing that Egypt has deployed a Rafale fighters squadron in the UAE.... Read more.
Israel’s Iron Dome in the UAE, Quiet Air-Defense Shift in the Gulf
A standard battery includes three to four launchers, a fire-control radar, and a battle-management system; each launcher can carry up to 20 Tamir interceptors.... Read more.
Explainer – The IRGC: Iran’s Military, Ideological and Economic Powerhouse
Article 150 of Iran’s constitution explicitly says the IRGC is to be maintained so it can continue “guarding the Revolution and its achievements,” which makes... Read more.
Morocco and Egypt Quietly Bolstered Gulf Air Defenses After Iran Strikes
As Iranian missile and drone attacks strained Gulf defenses, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait reportedly turned to Morocco and Egypt to support their air defenses.... Read more.
U.S. Expands Military Footprint in the Middle East During Ceasefire, Signaling Preparation for Escalation
As a fragile truce holds, Washington reinforces its naval and amphibious presence, widening its strategic options in the event of renewed confrontation with Iran.... Read more.
Tehran Has Sought to Bleed American and Israeli Airpower Without Matching It
Iran has not tried to win command of the skies in the conventional sense. Instead, it has pursued to deny the United States and Israel the effortless use of airpower... Read more.
Turkey Opens New Warhead and Missile Facilities as its Defense Industry Flourishes
The inauguration of Roketsan’s new production complex, including a large warhead plant, fuel infrastructure and an advanced R&D center, signals not only a surge... Read more.
Analysis: Iran Shoots Down U.S. Fighter, Exposing Limits of Air Dominance in Escalating War
Iran’s downing of a F-15E Strike Eagle reveals that, despite sustained U.S. air superiority, Iranian defenses remain capable of imposing real battlefield costs.... Read more.