Iran fears push Israel, Arab nations to once-‘unthinkable’ security partnerships

Iran fears push Israel, Arab nations to once-‘unthinkable’ security partnerships
Iran fears push Israel, Arab nations to once-‘unthinkable’ security partnerships

One such arrangement would include real-time intel sharing about Iranian drones, a source told Breaking Defense.

Drones, Iran’s presence and Qatari branding: The notable sights from DIMDEX

Drones, Iran’s presence and Qatari branding: The notable sights from DIMDEX
Drones, Iran’s presence and Qatari branding: The notable sights from DIMDEX

Iran was totally absent on day one of DIMDEX, but appeared with a full-fledged stand on day two. A Iranian representative said that they built it overnight in 12 hours.

With missile attack and alleged espionage, Israel-Iran ‘shadow war’ slips into the open

With missile attack and alleged espionage, Israel-Iran ‘shadow war’ slips into the open
With missile attack and alleged espionage, Israel-Iran ‘shadow war’ slips into the open

As a new nuclear deal appears close, provocations between two Middle Eastern foes abound.

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.

Israel takes sides in Ukraine invasion, braces for consequences in Syria

Israel takes sides in Ukraine invasion, braces for consequences in Syria
Israel takes sides in Ukraine invasion, braces for consequences in Syria

Jerusalem had tried to placate Russia to keep a free hand against regional rivals.

How the Ukraine situation could impact Israel’s strategies for Syria and Iran

How the Ukraine situation could impact Israel’s strategies for Syria and Iran
How the Ukraine situation could impact Israel’s strategies for Syria and Iran

Israel relies on good relations with Russia to enable operations in Syria. What happens if Russia invades Ukraine, though?

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.

Upgraded Arrow-3 test has kinetic kill on simulated Iranian ballistic missile

Upgraded Arrow-3 test has kinetic kill on simulated Iranian ballistic missile
Upgraded Arrow-3 test has kinetic kill on simulated Iranian ballistic missile

Israeli sources that were present in the control room in the Palmachim IAF base told Breaking Defense that the targets were destroyed by kinetic kill.

US 5th Fleet commander: ‘Dramatic uptick’ in Iran’s drone use

US 5th Fleet commander: ‘Dramatic uptick’ in Iran’s drone use
US 5th Fleet commander: ‘Dramatic uptick’ in Iran’s drone use

“What is different… is a dramatic uptick in the UAV activity in the region, both in terms of their capability, their profiles, and the density of activity,” Vice Adm. Brad Cooper said.

Israel wants US to bolster its weapons stockpile in Israel: Sources

Israel wants US to bolster its weapons stockpile in Israel: Sources
Israel wants US to bolster its weapons stockpile in Israel: Sources

The stockpile is meant for US use, but weapons can be quickly transferred to Israeli forces in the event of an emergency.

Amid Iran concerns, US won’t help Israel speed up tanker buy: Sources

Amid Iran concerns, US won’t help Israel speed up tanker buy: Sources
Amid Iran concerns, US won’t help Israel speed up tanker buy: Sources

“The US effort to cool off the Israeli intention to act is portrayed by small delays and longer evaluation of Israeli requests,” one Israeli defense source told Breaking Defense

Defense, climate and energy markets are inexorably linked. It’s time to acknowledge it.

Defense, climate and energy markets are inexorably linked. It’s time to acknowledge it.
Defense, climate and energy markets are inexorably linked. It’s time to acknowledge it.

Iran and Russia are actively using economic markets for national security purposes. The US needs to think along similar lines if it wants to make headway on both defense and climate change issues.

In war plan prep against Iran, Israel seeking US air refueling assistance

In war plan prep against Iran, Israel seeking US air refueling assistance
In war plan prep against Iran, Israel seeking US air refueling assistance

Israel’s defense minister met today with US Defense secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss the situation with Iran.

Nakasone: Cold War-style deterrence ‘does not comport to cyberspace’

Nakasone: Cold War-style deterrence ‘does not comport to cyberspace’
Nakasone: Cold War-style deterrence ‘does not comport to cyberspace’

“Strategic competition is alive and well in cyberspace, and we’re doing it every day with persistent engagement,” the CYBERCOM and NSA leader said.