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.

As US Navy bats down Red Sea ‘threats,’ analysts see years-old security problem

As US Navy bats down Red Sea ‘threats,’ analysts see years-old security problem
As US Navy bats down Red Sea ‘threats,’ analysts see years-old security problem

“The Houthi disruptive capability… is not a new phenomenon,” one expert told Breaking Defense.

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.

UK, US navies reveal they seized missiles en route to Yemen earlier this year

UK, US navies reveal they seized missiles en route to Yemen earlier this year
UK, US navies reveal they seized missiles en route to Yemen earlier this year

The announcement comes at a time when the Navy’s regional command is publicizing a variety of security efforts.

As drone threats spread in Gulf, TRD Singapore looking for UAE partnership

As drone threats spread in Gulf, TRD Singapore looking for UAE partnership
As drone threats spread in Gulf, TRD Singapore looking for UAE partnership

The company has sold ten manpack anti-drone systems to the UAE military but is now looking to form a joint venture for greater production.

Navy: New multi-national task force to ‘enhance security’ in Red Sea

Navy: New multi-national task force to ‘enhance security’ in Red Sea
Navy: New multi-national task force to ‘enhance security’ in Red Sea

A senior Navy official repeatedly declined to connect the new task force to recent Houthi attacks, rather suggesting it would take on securing trade and tamping down on smuggling.

Israeli F-35s shot down two drones; first confirmed air-to-air kills for JSF

Israeli F-35s shot down two drones; first confirmed air-to-air kills for JSF
Israeli F-35s shot down two drones; first confirmed air-to-air kills for JSF

Two Iranian-made drones were shot down by two F-35 fighters last year, Israel revealed today.

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.

UAE, reeling from Houthi attacks, seeking Israeli advanced radar: Sources

UAE, reeling from Houthi attacks, seeking Israeli advanced radar: Sources
UAE, reeling from Houthi attacks, seeking Israeli advanced radar: Sources

The UAE is seeking the advanced version of the Green Pine radar, part of the Israeli Arrow system that is designed to intercept ballistic missiles, in what could mark the first major arms agreement between the two nations.

Amid attacks, UAE quietly asks Israel about defense systems: Sources

Amid attacks, UAE quietly asks Israel about defense systems: Sources
Amid attacks, UAE quietly asks Israel about defense systems: Sources

The Gulf nation said Monday it intercepted two ballistic missiles fired by Houthi rebels.

Israeli sources expect ‘dramatic’ increase in drone attacks in region

Israeli sources expect ‘dramatic’ increase in drone attacks in region
Israeli sources expect ‘dramatic’ increase in drone attacks in region

TEL AVIV: The pace of drone attacks on American forces and its partners in the region are expected to “dramatically” increase in the coming months, a pair of Israeli defense officials tell Breaking Defense. The warning comes as the early days of January have already seen attempted drone attacks on American forces at al Asad…

Houthi ‘Terror’ Scuds Now Threaten Most Of Saudi Arabia

Houthi ‘Terror’ Scuds Now Threaten Most Of Saudi Arabia
Houthi ‘Terror’ Scuds Now Threaten Most Of Saudi Arabia

A new variant of the Houthi’s Burkan missile has a range of at least 1,200 km, putting almost all of Saudi Arabia within range of the Northern Yemeni rebels, posing a new threat to the kingdom. Ansar Allah, as the Houthis are formally known, released footage in August 2019 of a new ballistic missile, called…

Houthis Lay Sea Mines In Red Sea; Coalition Boasts Few Minesweepers

Houthis Lay Sea Mines In Red Sea; Coalition Boasts Few Minesweepers
Houthis Lay Sea Mines In Red Sea; Coalition Boasts Few Minesweepers

Middle Eastern sources say most of the naval mines are floating mines the Houthis release into the open sea. They are supplemented by networks of mines laid at a depth of 16 meters. They are triggered by the passage of ships above them.

Israel To US: We Won’t Stop Strikes

Israel To US: We Won’t Stop Strikes
Israel To US: We Won’t Stop Strikes

“This time Hamas will pay the full price for its actions. Gaza will have to perform huge reconstruction work to fix the heavy damage caused by Israel since the fighting began,” a defense source says.