Middle East (Page 4)

Posted on Jun 7, 2024

An Iron dome launcher being targeted by an Almas missile.

Whether Hezbollah Hit An Iron Dome Launcher Or Not, Its Almas Missiles Are A Problem For Israel Whether Hezbollah Hit An Iron Dome Launcher Or Not, Its Almas Missiles Are A Problem For Israel

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 7, 2024

A USN EA-18G took out an Mi-24 with an AARGM.

Air

EA-18G Growler Killed A Houthi Mi-24 Hind With An AGM-88E Anti-Radiation Missile EA-18G Growler Killed A Houthi Mi-24 Hind With An AGM-88E Anti-Radiation Missile

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 6, 2024

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) today officially unveiled an air-launched version of its LORA (Long Range Artillery), a short-range ballistic missile originally developed for ground launch. The new weapon joins an expanding armory of ballistic missile designs adapted for air launch, including the Israel Military Industries (IMI) Rampage, also based on a long-range artillery munition.

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Air LORA, Israel’s Biggest Air-Launched Ballistic Missile, Emerges From The Shadows Air LORA, Israel’s Biggest Air-Launched Ballistic Missile, Emerges From The Shadows

Posted on Jun 6, 2024

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Why Aren’t U.S. Navy LCAC Hovercraft Being Used To Deliver Aid To Gaza? Why Aren’t U.S. Navy LCAC Hovercraft Being Used To Deliver Aid To Gaza?

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 3, 2024

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The Case For Arming Drone-Hunting Fighters With Iron Dome’s Tamir Missile The Case For Arming Drone-Hunting Fighters With Iron Dome’s Tamir Missile

Posted on May 30, 2024

America's pier that is being used to deliver aid to Gaza broke free and is now being recovered.

Gaza Aid Pier Lasted Less Than Two Weeks Before Breaking Apart Gaza Aid Pier Lasted Less Than Two Weeks Before Breaking Apart

Posted on May 28, 2024

The US military has finished installing a floating pier for the Gaza Strip. It means officials are now poised to begin ferrying badly needed humanitarian aid into the enclave besieged over seven months of intense fighting in the Israel-Hamas war.

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U.S. Navy Completes Gaza Aid Pier, Deliveries Imminent (Updated) U.S. Navy Completes Gaza Aid Pier, Deliveries Imminent (Updated)

Updated on May 16, 2024

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) visits Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment, May 10. Throughout the ship’s seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, Carney successfully destroyed Houthi-launched weapons, including land attack cruise missiles, anti-ship ballistic missiles, and unmanned systems.

USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise

Posted on May 13, 2024

Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft crew chiefs, assigned within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, prep an ULTRA aircraft for taxi across the flightline before an early morning takeoff at an undisclosed location, May 7, 2024. ULTRA is an unmanned aerial system capable of flight times up to 80 hours, providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to combatant commanders, with a smaller operational footprint than other UAS in its class.

Air Force’s ULTRA Long-Endurance Glider-Like Drone Is Now Operating In The Middle East Air Force’s ULTRA Long-Endurance Glider-Like Drone Is Now Operating In The Middle East

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 8, 2024

Air

Boeing Pitches F-15EX For Saudi Arabian Fighter Competition Boeing Pitches F-15EX For Saudi Arabian Fighter Competition

Posted on May 3, 2024

The Navy needs more SM-3 surface to air missiles says Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.

Sea

More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary

Posted on May 3, 2024

Israeli forces are shooting down large numbers of their own drones in friendly fire incidents, underscoring challenges the U.S. military will also have to contend with as uncrewed aerial systems become an ever more ubiquitous component of operations.

Air

Israel Is Shooting Down A Lot Of Its Own Drones Israel Is Shooting Down A Lot Of Its Own Drones

Posted on May 2, 2024

Israel is mothballing its Patriot air defense systems, will Ukraine get them?

Land

Could Ukraine Get Israel’s Mothballed Patriot Air Defense Batteries? Could Ukraine Get Israel’s Mothballed Patriot Air Defense Batteries?

Posted on Apr 30, 2024

Despite an attack near the location where the U.S. is building a pier to pour aid into Gaza, the Pentagon is satisfied with security plans.

Despite Mortar Attack, U.S. Is Satisfied With Gaza Beachhead Security Despite Mortar Attack, U.S. Is Satisfied With Gaza Beachhead Security

Posted on Apr 26, 2024

The German Navy frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is headed home.

Sea

German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Air

Mystery Weapon Appears In Iraqi Field After Israeli Strike (Updated) Mystery Weapon Appears In Iraqi Field After Israeli Strike (Updated)

Updated on Apr 20, 2024

Israel Strikes Back (Updated) Israel Strikes Back (Updated)

Updated on Apr 19, 2024

Air

F-15E Strike Eagle’s Defense Of Israel Bolsters The Case For F-15EX F-15E Strike Eagle’s Defense Of Israel Bolsters The Case For F-15EX

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

Israeli launch of a Shavit-2 with the Ofek 13 satellite

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway

Could Israel Use Conventionally-Armed Jericho Ballistic Missiles To Strike Iran? Could Israel Use Conventionally-Armed Jericho Ballistic Missiles To Strike Iran?

Posted on Apr 16, 2024

An Israeli Air Force F-15I in its shelter armed with air-to-air missiles.

Intel From Saudi Arabia, UAE Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian Attack: Report Intel From Saudi Arabia, UAE Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian Attack: Report

Posted on Apr 15, 2024

The US Navy has put in a rush order for five new Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (EAGLS C-UAS) to help defend U.S. forces in the Middle East.

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Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East

Posted on Apr 15, 2024

A variety of US and other foreign military assets, including US Navy Arleigh Burke class destroyers helped shoot down Iranian missiles and drones heading for targets in Israel.

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Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles

Posted on Apr 14, 2024

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Have Begun (Updated) Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Have Begun (Updated)

By The War Zone staff

Updated on Apr 14, 2024

Sea

To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

The French Navy frigate Alsace has returned from its operational deployment to the Red Sea, with its commander describing what he says is an unprecedented degree of threat against shipping from Houthi drone and missile attacks. The words of Captain Jérôme Henry highlight the challenge being faced in the Red Sea since October last year and also raise questions about the wider readiness of European navies involved in Aspides — the European Union’s naval task force created to protect commercial shipping in the region.

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French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Hezbollah has launched a new barrage of rockets and drones against targets in Israel as fears grow that a larger coordinated strike by Iran and/or proxies may be imminent.

Is Hezbollah’s Barrage On Israel Prelude To Much Larger Iranian Attack? (Updated) Is Hezbollah’s Barrage On Israel Prelude To Much Larger Iranian Attack? (Updated)

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Recently released pictures of a Bahraini Block 70 F-16D Viper undergoing testing in the United States show what one of these jets might look like one an actual combat mission.

Air

Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

New AIM-9X configuration for the super hornet and growler.

Air

F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Flying With Four AIM-9Xs From USS Eisenhower To Counter Drones F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Flying With Four AIM-9Xs From USS Eisenhower To Counter Drones

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

A missile is launched from the Sa'ar 6-class corvette during the series of live-fire tests of the naval version of its Iron Dome missile-defense system, called "C-Dome"at sea on February 21, 2022.

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Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

The long-running question of whether Israel will finally buy a new batch of F-15 Eagle multirole fighters looks like it might be answered sooner rather than later. The latest reports out of Washington indicate that the Biden administration is now considering whether or not to move ahead with a deal, which would likely involve as many as 50 examples of the F-15IA — an Israel-specific variant of the F-15EX.

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F-15 Sale To Israel Reportedly Ready To Close, Will Gaza Change That? F-15 Sale To Israel Reportedly Ready To Close, Will Gaza Change That?

Posted on Apr 3, 2024

The Danish Armed Forces say one of the country's frigates shot down four Houthi drones during a recent Red Sea deployment. However, other reports say that the ship also suffered serious problems while in the region.

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Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports

Posted on Apr 3, 2024

Israel’s Most Advanced Warship Nearly Struck By Long-Range Attack Drone (Updated) Israel’s Most Advanced Warship Nearly Struck By Long-Range Attack Drone (Updated)

Posted on Apr 1, 2024

The Navy has established a new forward-deployed MQ-4C detachment at NAS Sigonella in Italy.

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MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations

Posted on Apr 1, 2024

A German Mk 88A Super Lynx helicopter piloted by German military service members flies over the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while participating in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020 in the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2020. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 49th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.

German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

A Houthi drone pictured by a French naval helicopter shortly before being shot down

French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 20, 2024

Drone kill marks on F/A-18E Super Hornet from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

Air

Navy Super Hornets Are Now Wearing Houthi Drone Kill Marks Navy Super Hornets Are Now Wearing Houthi Drone Kill Marks

Posted on Mar 19, 2024

Satellite imagery shows work starting a new jetty on the coast of the Gaza Strip as the U.S. military is working to establish a temporary pier to help provide humanitarian aid to residents there.

New Jetty Being Built Off Gaza Beach As Maritime Aid Missions Spin Up New Jetty Being Built Off Gaza Beach As Maritime Aid Missions Spin Up

Posted on Mar 15, 2024

Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding

Posted on Mar 12, 2024

US and allied forces shot down at least 28 drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen today.

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Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours

Posted on Mar 10, 2024

Expeditionary transfer docks and JLOTS could be used to support a Gaza mission but not with risks.

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This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

F-16 Block 70 about to head on its delivery flight to Bahrain.

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First Block 70 F-16s Are Out For Delivery (Updated) First Block 70 F-16s Are Out For Delivery (Updated)

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

The Barbados-flagged cargo ship True Confidence has been abandoned in the Gulf of Aden following apparent attack that reportedly left it on fire and with casualties among its crew.

Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated) Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated)

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

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Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon

Posted on Mar 4, 2024

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German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 28, 2024

Sea Viper missiles being loaded onto HMS Diamond

Sea

British Destroyer Rearming In Gibraltar, Heading Back To Red Sea British Destroyer Rearming In Gibraltar, Heading Back To Red Sea

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

Russia has reportedly recieved hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles after years of negotiations, which could present a significant new threat to Ukraine.

Iran Just Delivered Hundreds Of Iranian Ballistic Missiles To Russia: Report Iran Just Delivered Hundreds Of Iranian Ballistic Missiles To Russia: Report

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

Air

Turkey’s Kaan Next-Generation Fighter Has Flown Turkey’s Kaan Next-Generation Fighter Has Flown

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

US Navy destroyers have fired around 100 Standard series surface-to-air missiles against Houthi missiles and drones since October, according to a recent report.

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Navy Has Fired Around 100 Standard Series Missiles At Houthi Drones, Missiles: Report Navy Has Fired Around 100 Standard Series Missiles At Houthi Drones, Missiles: Report

Posted on Feb 20, 2024

The crew of a Belize-flagged cargo vessel has been forced to abandon ship after a Houthi missile attack caused significant damage. This is just one of a flurry of new Houthi attacks in and around the Red Sea the past day or so.

Houthi Missile Strike Results In Crew Abandoning Damaged Cargo Ship Houthi Missile Strike Results In Crew Abandoning Damaged Cargo Ship

Posted on Feb 19, 2024

German frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is returning home.

European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday

Posted on Feb 17, 2024

Iran ballistic missile fired from a container at sea.

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Iran Fires Ballistic Missile From A Shipping Container At Sea Iran Fires Ballistic Missile From A Shipping Container At Sea

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

Air

Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated) Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

Updated on Feb 12, 2024

HMS Diamond's kill markings against drone

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HMS Diamond Sports Kill Markings As It Pulls Into Gibraltar HMS Diamond Sports Kill Markings As It Pulls Into Gibraltar

Posted on Feb 12, 2024

A top Iranian-backed militia leader was killed in a US. drone strike, likely using an RX9 "Flying Ginsu" missile.

Bladed Hellfire Missile Likely Killed Top Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Baghdad Bladed Hellfire Missile Likely Killed Top Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Baghdad

Posted on Feb 8, 2024

Saudi Arabian officials have shared new details about the use of Patriot surface-to-air missile systems against Houthi threats in 2019, underscoring growing air and missile defense concerns around the world.

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Saudi’s ‘Mad Minute’ Of Patriot Intercepts Shines Light On Growing Challenges Saudi’s ‘Mad Minute’ Of Patriot Intercepts Shines Light On Growing Challenges

Posted on Feb 6, 2024

Iranian backed militants executed a drone attack on a US base in Eastern Syria.

Iranian-Backed Militia Claims New Attack On U.S. Base In Syria Iranian-Backed Militia Claims New Attack On U.S. Base In Syria

Posted on Feb 5, 2024

The U.S. is working to determine how much damage attacks on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria caused.

Everything We Know About The Aftermath Of Last Night’s Airstrikes Everything We Know About The Aftermath Of Last Night’s Airstrikes

Posted on Feb 3, 2024

Image of US Strikes on target in eastern Syria.

U.S. Airstrikes Obliterated Munitions Storage Compound In Syria U.S. Airstrikes Obliterated Munitions Storage Compound In Syria

Posted on Feb 3, 2024

As they await looming retaliation strikes from the U.S., Iranian proxies have scattered.

Iranian Proxies Scatter Ahead Of Looming U.S. Retaliation Strikes Iranian Proxies Scatter Ahead Of Looming U.S. Retaliation Strikes

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

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Navy’s SM-6 Missile Used In Combat: Report Navy’s SM-6 Missile Used In Combat: Report

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS). (U.S. Navy)

Phalanx CIWS Downs Houthi Missile Dangerously Close To Destroyer: Report Phalanx CIWS Downs Houthi Missile Dangerously Close To Destroyer: Report

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Armed rebels of the Iran-backed Houthi militia take part in a demonstration against the USA and Israel in January 2024 in Sanaa, Yemen.

U.S. Carries Out First Preemptive Strike On Houthi SAM U.S. Carries Out First Preemptive Strike On Houthi SAM

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

Khataib Hezbollah says it is pausing attacks on U.S. troops in the region.

Iranian-Backed Militia Group Wants A Timeout As U.S. Retaliation Looms Iranian-Backed Militia Group Wants A Timeout As U.S. Retaliation Looms