Featured in IsraelBYJoseph TrevithickOct 20, 2023ShareU.S. Army To Give Its Only Two Iron Dome Batteries To Israel: ReportsAdditional Iron Dome systems could prove invaluable to Israel as the country looks to counter mass rocket attacks from multiple vectors. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 20, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 20, 2023ShareIsrael-Gaza Situation Report: IDF’s Gaza Operation Plan Laid OutWith hundreds of thousands of troops amassed for an invasion of Gaza, Israel laid out a three-staged plan for the operation. BYHoward AltmanOct 20, 2023ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2023ShareUSS Carney Shoots Down Missiles, Drones Fired From YemenThe missiles and drones were fired north by Iranian-backed Houthi militants who have threatened to attack Israel over the crisis in Gaza. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2023ShareBYThomas NewdickOct 19, 2023ShareIsrael-Gaza Situation Report: Netanyahu Warns Of “A Long War” To ComeStatements from Israeli officials suggest that the launch of a major ground offensive in Gaza may just be a matter of time. BYThomas NewdickOct 19, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 18, 2023ShareIsrael-Gaza Situation Report: Biden Tells Israel Not To Be Consumed By RageBiden asked Israel to use caution in responding to the Hamas invasion and pledged $100 million in aid for conflict-affected Palestinians. BYHoward AltmanOct 18, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 17, 2023ShareMany Killed In Massive Explosion At Gaza Hospital (Updated)Several hospitals in Gaza City have become refuges for hundreds of people, hoping they would be spared bombardment. BYHoward AltmanOct 17, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 17, 2023ShareIsrael Gets Coy On Gaza Ground AssaultAs President Biden heads to Israel, military officials there say its operation in Gaza “may be something different” than a ground offensive. BYHoward AltmanOct 17, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 16, 2023ShareHostage Rescue Experts On The Daunting Challenges Israel FacesHere is what experienced hostage rescue experts have to say about the risks and chances of success of getting hostages from Hamas alive. BYHoward AltmanOct 16, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 16, 2023ShareAid Still Blocked At The Egypt-Gaza Rafah CrossingAs Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza, effort to provide humanitarian aid and let some people leave are in limbo. BYHoward AltmanOct 16, 2023ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2023ShareIsraeli Merkava Tanks Appear With ‘Cope Cage’ ArmorArmor screens have become a staple of the war in Ukraine and can protect Israeli tanks against drones and other threats from above in Gaza. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2023ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 15, 2023ShareTit For Tat Escalation On The Israeli-Lebanese Border (Updated)While the ground invasion of Gaza is, however briefly, on hold, skirmishes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah are increasing in the north. BYTyler RogowayOct 15, 2023ShareBYStetson PayneOct 14, 2023ShareWorld Holds Its Breath As Israeli Assault Into Gaza Appears Imminent (Updated)After conducting limited raids late this week, Israel stands at the edge of a massive ground campaign against Hamas in Gaza. BYStetson PayneOct 14, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 13, 2023ShareThe Perilous Tactical Realities Israel Will Face Fighting In GazaTunnels, anti-tank missiles, drones, and suicide bombers are just some of the perils that await Israeli forces in the tight confines of Gaza. BYHoward AltmanOct 13, 2023ShareBYThomas NewdickOct 13, 2023ShareIsrael Poised To Attack After Warning To Immediately Evacuate Half Of GazaThe Israeli Defense Forces are telling civilians to leave Gaza City immediately as a massive ground offensive appears immanent. BYThomas NewdickOct 13, 2023ShareBYThomas NewdickOct 12, 2023ShareThis Is Hezbollah’s Arsenal Of Weapons It Could Rain On IsraelHezbollah’s expansive Iranian-supplied arsenal of rockets, drones, and missiles poses a major threat to all of Israel. BYThomas NewdickOct 12, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 12, 2023ShareIsrael Strikes Syrian Airports, Hamas Calls For Armed West Bank Confrontations (Updated)Israel struck airports in Damascus and Aleppo as Hamas called for people with stones and knives to confront Israelis. BYHoward AltmanOct 12, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 11, 2023ShareClashes With Hamas Are Still Occurring Inside IsraelThough it is sealing off the border with Gaza and set up a buffer zone, the IDF is still battling Hamas inside Israel. BYHoward AltmanOct 11, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 11, 2023ShareFalse Alarm Over Aerial Infiltration In Northern Israel Amid Hezbollah FearsResidents across northern Israel were sent to seek shelter after a suspected airspace intrusion, with concerns about Hezbollah running high. BYHoward AltmanOct 11, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 10, 2023ShareGaza Neighborhood Turned To Rubble, Rockets Rain On Tel Aviv (Updated)As the war enters its fourth day, the casualties are mounting with Israel bombarding Gaza and Hamas firing rockets at Israeli cities. BYHoward AltmanOct 10, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 9, 2023ShareIsrael Vows Gaza Siege, Hamas To Air Live Hostage Executions (Updated)With an Israeli ground assault into Gaza imminent, both sides say they will take extreme measures as the bloodshed continues. BYHoward AltmanOct 9, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 9, 2023ShareIsrael Strikes Inside Lebanon After Ground Incursion (Updated)Israeli artillery and helicopters struck inside Lebanon, raising concerns that Hezbollah, with its massive arsenal, might enter the war. BYHoward AltmanOct 9, 2023ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 8, 2023ShareIsrael Declares State Of War, U.S. Navy Carrier Group RedirectedThe day after Hamas’s surprise attack, warships are being repositioned, a ground assault is being readied, and fears of a wider conflict grow. BYTyler RogowayOct 8, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 7, 2023ShareHamas Launches Unprecedented Surprise Attack On IsraelIsraeli is bombing Gaza after Hamas launched an attack from the air, land and sea that has killed scores of citizens so far. BYHoward AltmanOct 7, 2023ShareBYThomas NewdickAug 17, 2023ShareGermany Buying Arrow 3 Missile Defense System Is Israel’s Biggest Weapons Deal EverWashington has approved the sale of the highly capable system to Germany, which sees it as part of a wider Europe-wide air defense network. BYThomas NewdickAug 17, 2023ShareBYMatus SmutnyAug 3, 2023ShareLatest Israeli Submarine’s Big Sail Seen In New ImagesThe the much elongated sail of the INS Drakon is a change from earlier Israeli subs and may point to a vertical launch system. BYMatus SmutnyAug 3, 2023ShareBYThomas NewdickJun 29, 2023ShareIsraeli Python Training Missiles Are Cleverly Disguised As U.S. SidewindersIsraeli Python 4 training missiles that look like U.S.-made AIM-9P Sidewinders is an ingenious way of helping conceal Israeli arms imports. BYThomas NewdickJun 29, 2023ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 15, 2023ShareIsrael’s Merkava Tank Has Possible Export Customer In EuropeIsrael is negotiating sales of Merkavas with two countries, including one in Europe, prompting speculation about a possible deal for Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 15, 2023ShareBYThomas NewdickMay 12, 2023ShareIncredible Images Snapped Of Israeli Interceptor Pulverizing Incoming RocketIt isn’t clear if Iron Dome or David’s Sling was used in the engagement, but Israel says the latter has made its first operational intercept. BYThomas NewdickMay 12, 2023ShareBYThomas NewdickSep 16, 2022ShareGermany Choosing Arrow 3 Missile Defense System Would Be A Big DealGermany is poised to become the first export operator of Israel’s Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system as it overhauls its military. BYThomas NewdickSep 16, 2022ShareBYDan ParsonsMay 16, 2022ShareS-300 Surface-To-Air Missile Fired At Israeli Jets Over Syria For First Time: ReportThe reported launch of a Syria-based S-300 missile at an Israeli jet comes as tensions between Moscow and Jerusalem have risen over Ukraine. BYDan ParsonsMay 16, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickMar 8, 2022ShareIsrael Shows The F-35’s First Aerial Kill In Newly Declassified VideoThe incident involved an Iranian flying-wing drone carrying small arms to Hamas fighters over a very long distance. BYThomas NewdickMar 8, 2022ShareBYJames DeboerFeb 10, 2022ShareInside The World’s Only Privately Owned F-16s That Are Flying As Advanced AggressorsTop Aces has used major upgrades to turn some of the oldest F-16s around into the most potent private aggressors on the planet. BYJames DeboerFeb 10, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2022ShareChile Has Bought A Trio Of Retired E-3D Sentry Radar Planes From Britain: ReportsThe second-hand E-3 aircraft could give the Chilean Air Force a significant boost in capability and allow it to retire an existing aging radar plane. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2022ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Brett TingleyJan 12, 2022ShareAssassin Dolphin Hamas Says It Caught Continues Tradition Of Wild Claims About Israel’s Animal SpiesWhile it’s possible Israel uses dolphins to counter enemy swimmers, its enemies frequently make outlandish claims of animals being used for espionage. BYJoseph Trevithick and Brett TingleyJan 12, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 29, 2021ShareAnonymous F-35 Customer Is Getting A New Variant Of The Stealth JetAn intriguing contract announcement reveals Lockheed Martin is working to design and develop a bespoke F-35 version for a foreign customer. BYThomas NewdickDec 29, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 27, 2021ShareIran Rained Down Ballistic Missiles On A Mockup Of Israel’s Nuclear ReactorIn a highly suggestive drill, Iran demonstrated a combined missile and drone strike against a lookalike of Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility. BYThomas NewdickDec 27, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 15, 2021ShareIsrael’s Request To Speed Delivery Of KC-46 Tankers Critical For Striking Iran DeniedThe KC-46As would go a long way to bolstering Israel’s already small and dwindling tanker fleet. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 15, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2021ShareIran’s Newest Warship Has Fallen On Its Side In A Dry Dock (Updated)An Iranian corvette under construction in Bandar Abbas had a major accident, video and satellite imagery confirm. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickNov 4, 2021ShareIsrael Begins Testing Giant Radar Blimp For Spotting Low-Flying MissilesAs cruise missile and drone threats proliferate in the region, Israel is trying to succeed where the U.S. failed with its own radar blimp concept. BYThomas NewdickNov 4, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 3, 2021ShareU.S. Marines ‘Storm’ Israeli Beaches As Part Of A Major ExerciseThe three-week-long exercise highlights ever more public ties between U.S. and Israeli forces in the face of regional threats, especially from Iran. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 3, 2021ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 31, 2021ShareA B-1B Bomber That Just Circumnavigated The Arabian Peninsula Has Stunning Photos To Show For ItFighters from Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, and Bahrain joined the swing-wing bomber on its journey around one of the world’s toughest neighborhoods. BYTyler RogowayOct 31, 2021ShareBYTyler RogowaySep 29, 2021ShareMeet Israel’s ‘Suicide Squad’ of Self-Sacrificing DronesIsrael has pretty much written the book on using light unmanned aircraft to obliterate enemy air defenses. BYTyler RogowaySep 29, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2021ShareF-22 Export Briefing Shows What It Would Have Taken To Sell The Raptor AbroadFor years, the idea of exporting the F-22 has been a topic of intense debate. Here’s what the Air Force thought it would take to get it done. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 6, 2021ShareEverything We Just Learned About The Fatal Iranian Drone Attack On A TankerThe use of small unmanned aircraft to attack the tanker M/T Mercer Street underscores the growing threat that drones pose on and off the battlefield. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 6, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 4, 2021SharePuzzling Hijacking Of Commercial Vessel In Gulf Of Oman Comes To An EndAn armed group had boarded the ship in the Gulf of Oman and was reportedly trying to sail it to Iran. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 4, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 3, 2021ShareMysterious “Potential Hijack” Of Commercial Ship Ongoing In The Gulf Of Oman (Updated)Reports of a “non-piracy” maritime hijacking in the Middle East come just days after a fatal drone strike on an Israeli-operated tanker. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 3, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickAug 2, 2021ShareU.S. Threatens “Appropriate Response” After Blaming Iran For Drone Attack On TankerThe first reported photos showing the tanker Mercer Street after the drone strike have also now appeared. BYThomas NewdickAug 2, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickJul 30, 2021ShareFatal Attack On Tanker Off Oman Blamed On Suicide Drone: ReportThe attack on the Israeli-operated ship claimed two lives and comes amid a shadowy tit-for-tat maritime campaign being waged by Iran and Israel. BYThomas NewdickJul 30, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickJul 8, 2021ShareHuge Explosion Rocks Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port Sparking Large Fire (Updated)Authorities in Dubai say that the blaze, which was caused by an explosion on a ship anchored in Jebel Ali, has been brought under control. BYThomas NewdickJul 8, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickJul 7, 2021ShareIsrael Might Ditch Its New Air Force One Jet Before It Even Enters ServiceRunning over budget and still not ready, Israel’s new VIP transport now faces a fight for survival. BYThomas NewdickJul 7, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 23, 2021ShareMarines Pick Loitering Munition To Arm Light Vehicles And Drone BoatsSo-called “suicide drones” will give Marine units a new option for finding threats and engaging them precisely on land and at sea. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 23, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 21, 2021ShareIranians Blame “Technical Fault” For Emergency Shutdown At Country’s Only Nuclear Power PlantThe still largely unexplained decision to cease operations at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant can only prompt questions and concerns. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 21, 2021ShareBYBrett TingleyJun 21, 2021ShareIsrael Has Shot Down Drones With An Airborne High-Power LaserIsrael’s airborne laser program aims to add to its multi-layered air defense system that is increasingly tasked with countering low-end drone attacks. BYBrett TingleyJun 21, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 14, 2021ShareS-400 SAMs Knocked Out In Simulated Strikes During Big Army-Led Exercise In AfricaRussia’s most powerful air defense system loomed large over the huge “African Lion” multi-national wargames. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 14, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 10, 2021ShareIran Releases Video It Says Shows One Of Its Warships In The Atlantic For The First Time (Updated)U.S. officials say two Iranian naval vessels that may be set to stop in Venezuela and Cuba could be a “threat” if they are carrying weapons shipments. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 10, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 4, 2021ShareTwo Iranian Navy Ships Are About To Sail Into The Atlantic And That’s A Big DealThe two Iranian Navy ships appear headed for Venezuela, which, while a token gesture, could still have significant geopolitical ramifications. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 4, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickMay 17, 2021ShareIsraeli Warships Fire Missiles At Gaza While Hamas Takes Aim At Offshore Oil PlatformsAs the Israeli bombardment of Gaza continues, the conflict has now added a maritime dimension. BYThomas NewdickMay 17, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2021ShareContinuous Mass Rocket Attacks Pose New Challenges For Israel’s Iron Dome SystemHighly concerning new tactics aimed at overwhelming Iron Dome batteries are being employed by Palestinian militants. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 13, 2021SharePalestinian Militants Are Now Launching Suicide Drones At IsraelHamas’ Shehab drone shows some similarities to designs of Iranian origin and underscores the steady proliferation of armed unmanned systems. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 13, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 11, 2021ShareLargest Rocket Barrage From Gaza Ever Hits Central Israel Amid Fears Of An Imminent WarPalestinian militant rocket attacks and Israeli retaliatory strikes have already created a worrying cycle of escalation in recent days. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 11, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickMay 11, 2021ShareIt’s Official: KC-46 Tankers And More F-35s For Israel, But No Advanced F-15s For NowAssisted by U.S. financing, the Israeli Air Force will boost its stealth fleet and overhaul its tanker and rotary-lift capabilities. BYThomas NewdickMay 11, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickApr 22, 2021ShareSyrian Surface-To-Air Missile Flew Way Off Course Triggering Alarms Before Exploding Over IsraelYet another Soviet-era Syrian SAM made the long journey to nowhere. BYThomas NewdickApr 22, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickApr 21, 2021ShareThe Sound Of This Nighttime Suicide Drone Strike Is Absolutely TerrifyingThe screaming sound of the Harop as it dives onto its target under the cover of darkness is chilling to the bone. BYThomas NewdickApr 21, 2021ShareBYThomas Newdick and Joseph TrevithickApr 13, 2021ShareBelgian Frigate’s Movements Lend Credence To Reports Of Another Attack On An Israeli ShipThe reported attack on an Israeli commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman follows attacks on an Iranian nuclear site and covert mothership. BYThomas Newdick and Joseph TrevithickApr 13, 2021Share12345
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 20, 2023ShareU.S. Army To Give Its Only Two Iron Dome Batteries To Israel: ReportsAdditional Iron Dome systems could prove invaluable to Israel as the country looks to counter mass rocket attacks from multiple vectors. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 20, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 20, 2023ShareIsrael-Gaza Situation Report: IDF’s Gaza Operation Plan Laid OutWith hundreds of thousands of troops amassed for an invasion of Gaza, Israel laid out a three-staged plan for the operation. BYHoward AltmanOct 20, 2023Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2023ShareUSS Carney Shoots Down Missiles, Drones Fired From YemenThe missiles and drones were fired north by Iranian-backed Houthi militants who have threatened to attack Israel over the crisis in Gaza. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2023Share
BYThomas NewdickOct 19, 2023ShareIsrael-Gaza Situation Report: Netanyahu Warns Of “A Long War” To ComeStatements from Israeli officials suggest that the launch of a major ground offensive in Gaza may just be a matter of time. BYThomas NewdickOct 19, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 18, 2023ShareIsrael-Gaza Situation Report: Biden Tells Israel Not To Be Consumed By RageBiden asked Israel to use caution in responding to the Hamas invasion and pledged $100 million in aid for conflict-affected Palestinians. BYHoward AltmanOct 18, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 17, 2023ShareMany Killed In Massive Explosion At Gaza Hospital (Updated)Several hospitals in Gaza City have become refuges for hundreds of people, hoping they would be spared bombardment. BYHoward AltmanOct 17, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 17, 2023ShareIsrael Gets Coy On Gaza Ground AssaultAs President Biden heads to Israel, military officials there say its operation in Gaza “may be something different” than a ground offensive. BYHoward AltmanOct 17, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 16, 2023ShareHostage Rescue Experts On The Daunting Challenges Israel FacesHere is what experienced hostage rescue experts have to say about the risks and chances of success of getting hostages from Hamas alive. BYHoward AltmanOct 16, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 16, 2023ShareAid Still Blocked At The Egypt-Gaza Rafah CrossingAs Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza, effort to provide humanitarian aid and let some people leave are in limbo. BYHoward AltmanOct 16, 2023Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2023ShareIsraeli Merkava Tanks Appear With ‘Cope Cage’ ArmorArmor screens have become a staple of the war in Ukraine and can protect Israeli tanks against drones and other threats from above in Gaza. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2023Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 15, 2023ShareTit For Tat Escalation On The Israeli-Lebanese Border (Updated)While the ground invasion of Gaza is, however briefly, on hold, skirmishes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah are increasing in the north. BYTyler RogowayOct 15, 2023Share
BYStetson PayneOct 14, 2023ShareWorld Holds Its Breath As Israeli Assault Into Gaza Appears Imminent (Updated)After conducting limited raids late this week, Israel stands at the edge of a massive ground campaign against Hamas in Gaza. BYStetson PayneOct 14, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 13, 2023ShareThe Perilous Tactical Realities Israel Will Face Fighting In GazaTunnels, anti-tank missiles, drones, and suicide bombers are just some of the perils that await Israeli forces in the tight confines of Gaza. BYHoward AltmanOct 13, 2023Share
BYThomas NewdickOct 13, 2023ShareIsrael Poised To Attack After Warning To Immediately Evacuate Half Of GazaThe Israeli Defense Forces are telling civilians to leave Gaza City immediately as a massive ground offensive appears immanent. BYThomas NewdickOct 13, 2023Share
BYThomas NewdickOct 12, 2023ShareThis Is Hezbollah’s Arsenal Of Weapons It Could Rain On IsraelHezbollah’s expansive Iranian-supplied arsenal of rockets, drones, and missiles poses a major threat to all of Israel. BYThomas NewdickOct 12, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 12, 2023ShareIsrael Strikes Syrian Airports, Hamas Calls For Armed West Bank Confrontations (Updated)Israel struck airports in Damascus and Aleppo as Hamas called for people with stones and knives to confront Israelis. BYHoward AltmanOct 12, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 11, 2023ShareClashes With Hamas Are Still Occurring Inside IsraelThough it is sealing off the border with Gaza and set up a buffer zone, the IDF is still battling Hamas inside Israel. BYHoward AltmanOct 11, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 11, 2023ShareFalse Alarm Over Aerial Infiltration In Northern Israel Amid Hezbollah FearsResidents across northern Israel were sent to seek shelter after a suspected airspace intrusion, with concerns about Hezbollah running high. BYHoward AltmanOct 11, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 10, 2023ShareGaza Neighborhood Turned To Rubble, Rockets Rain On Tel Aviv (Updated)As the war enters its fourth day, the casualties are mounting with Israel bombarding Gaza and Hamas firing rockets at Israeli cities. BYHoward AltmanOct 10, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 9, 2023ShareIsrael Vows Gaza Siege, Hamas To Air Live Hostage Executions (Updated)With an Israeli ground assault into Gaza imminent, both sides say they will take extreme measures as the bloodshed continues. BYHoward AltmanOct 9, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 9, 2023ShareIsrael Strikes Inside Lebanon After Ground Incursion (Updated)Israeli artillery and helicopters struck inside Lebanon, raising concerns that Hezbollah, with its massive arsenal, might enter the war. BYHoward AltmanOct 9, 2023Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 8, 2023ShareIsrael Declares State Of War, U.S. Navy Carrier Group RedirectedThe day after Hamas’s surprise attack, warships are being repositioned, a ground assault is being readied, and fears of a wider conflict grow. BYTyler RogowayOct 8, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 7, 2023ShareHamas Launches Unprecedented Surprise Attack On IsraelIsraeli is bombing Gaza after Hamas launched an attack from the air, land and sea that has killed scores of citizens so far. BYHoward AltmanOct 7, 2023Share
BYThomas NewdickAug 17, 2023ShareGermany Buying Arrow 3 Missile Defense System Is Israel’s Biggest Weapons Deal EverWashington has approved the sale of the highly capable system to Germany, which sees it as part of a wider Europe-wide air defense network. BYThomas NewdickAug 17, 2023Share
BYMatus SmutnyAug 3, 2023ShareLatest Israeli Submarine’s Big Sail Seen In New ImagesThe the much elongated sail of the INS Drakon is a change from earlier Israeli subs and may point to a vertical launch system. BYMatus SmutnyAug 3, 2023Share
BYThomas NewdickJun 29, 2023ShareIsraeli Python Training Missiles Are Cleverly Disguised As U.S. SidewindersIsraeli Python 4 training missiles that look like U.S.-made AIM-9P Sidewinders is an ingenious way of helping conceal Israeli arms imports. BYThomas NewdickJun 29, 2023Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 15, 2023ShareIsrael’s Merkava Tank Has Possible Export Customer In EuropeIsrael is negotiating sales of Merkavas with two countries, including one in Europe, prompting speculation about a possible deal for Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 15, 2023Share
BYThomas NewdickMay 12, 2023ShareIncredible Images Snapped Of Israeli Interceptor Pulverizing Incoming RocketIt isn’t clear if Iron Dome or David’s Sling was used in the engagement, but Israel says the latter has made its first operational intercept. BYThomas NewdickMay 12, 2023Share
BYThomas NewdickSep 16, 2022ShareGermany Choosing Arrow 3 Missile Defense System Would Be A Big DealGermany is poised to become the first export operator of Israel’s Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system as it overhauls its military. BYThomas NewdickSep 16, 2022Share
BYDan ParsonsMay 16, 2022ShareS-300 Surface-To-Air Missile Fired At Israeli Jets Over Syria For First Time: ReportThe reported launch of a Syria-based S-300 missile at an Israeli jet comes as tensions between Moscow and Jerusalem have risen over Ukraine. BYDan ParsonsMay 16, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickMar 8, 2022ShareIsrael Shows The F-35’s First Aerial Kill In Newly Declassified VideoThe incident involved an Iranian flying-wing drone carrying small arms to Hamas fighters over a very long distance. BYThomas NewdickMar 8, 2022Share
BYJames DeboerFeb 10, 2022ShareInside The World’s Only Privately Owned F-16s That Are Flying As Advanced AggressorsTop Aces has used major upgrades to turn some of the oldest F-16s around into the most potent private aggressors on the planet. BYJames DeboerFeb 10, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2022ShareChile Has Bought A Trio Of Retired E-3D Sentry Radar Planes From Britain: ReportsThe second-hand E-3 aircraft could give the Chilean Air Force a significant boost in capability and allow it to retire an existing aging radar plane. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2022Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Brett TingleyJan 12, 2022ShareAssassin Dolphin Hamas Says It Caught Continues Tradition Of Wild Claims About Israel’s Animal SpiesWhile it’s possible Israel uses dolphins to counter enemy swimmers, its enemies frequently make outlandish claims of animals being used for espionage. BYJoseph Trevithick and Brett TingleyJan 12, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 29, 2021ShareAnonymous F-35 Customer Is Getting A New Variant Of The Stealth JetAn intriguing contract announcement reveals Lockheed Martin is working to design and develop a bespoke F-35 version for a foreign customer. BYThomas NewdickDec 29, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 27, 2021ShareIran Rained Down Ballistic Missiles On A Mockup Of Israel’s Nuclear ReactorIn a highly suggestive drill, Iran demonstrated a combined missile and drone strike against a lookalike of Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility. BYThomas NewdickDec 27, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 15, 2021ShareIsrael’s Request To Speed Delivery Of KC-46 Tankers Critical For Striking Iran DeniedThe KC-46As would go a long way to bolstering Israel’s already small and dwindling tanker fleet. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 15, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2021ShareIran’s Newest Warship Has Fallen On Its Side In A Dry Dock (Updated)An Iranian corvette under construction in Bandar Abbas had a major accident, video and satellite imagery confirm. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickNov 4, 2021ShareIsrael Begins Testing Giant Radar Blimp For Spotting Low-Flying MissilesAs cruise missile and drone threats proliferate in the region, Israel is trying to succeed where the U.S. failed with its own radar blimp concept. BYThomas NewdickNov 4, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 3, 2021ShareU.S. Marines ‘Storm’ Israeli Beaches As Part Of A Major ExerciseThe three-week-long exercise highlights ever more public ties between U.S. and Israeli forces in the face of regional threats, especially from Iran. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 3, 2021Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 31, 2021ShareA B-1B Bomber That Just Circumnavigated The Arabian Peninsula Has Stunning Photos To Show For ItFighters from Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, and Bahrain joined the swing-wing bomber on its journey around one of the world’s toughest neighborhoods. BYTyler RogowayOct 31, 2021Share
BYTyler RogowaySep 29, 2021ShareMeet Israel’s ‘Suicide Squad’ of Self-Sacrificing DronesIsrael has pretty much written the book on using light unmanned aircraft to obliterate enemy air defenses. BYTyler RogowaySep 29, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2021ShareF-22 Export Briefing Shows What It Would Have Taken To Sell The Raptor AbroadFor years, the idea of exporting the F-22 has been a topic of intense debate. Here’s what the Air Force thought it would take to get it done. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 6, 2021ShareEverything We Just Learned About The Fatal Iranian Drone Attack On A TankerThe use of small unmanned aircraft to attack the tanker M/T Mercer Street underscores the growing threat that drones pose on and off the battlefield. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 6, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 4, 2021SharePuzzling Hijacking Of Commercial Vessel In Gulf Of Oman Comes To An EndAn armed group had boarded the ship in the Gulf of Oman and was reportedly trying to sail it to Iran. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 4, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 3, 2021ShareMysterious “Potential Hijack” Of Commercial Ship Ongoing In The Gulf Of Oman (Updated)Reports of a “non-piracy” maritime hijacking in the Middle East come just days after a fatal drone strike on an Israeli-operated tanker. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 3, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickAug 2, 2021ShareU.S. Threatens “Appropriate Response” After Blaming Iran For Drone Attack On TankerThe first reported photos showing the tanker Mercer Street after the drone strike have also now appeared. BYThomas NewdickAug 2, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickJul 30, 2021ShareFatal Attack On Tanker Off Oman Blamed On Suicide Drone: ReportThe attack on the Israeli-operated ship claimed two lives and comes amid a shadowy tit-for-tat maritime campaign being waged by Iran and Israel. BYThomas NewdickJul 30, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickJul 8, 2021ShareHuge Explosion Rocks Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port Sparking Large Fire (Updated)Authorities in Dubai say that the blaze, which was caused by an explosion on a ship anchored in Jebel Ali, has been brought under control. BYThomas NewdickJul 8, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickJul 7, 2021ShareIsrael Might Ditch Its New Air Force One Jet Before It Even Enters ServiceRunning over budget and still not ready, Israel’s new VIP transport now faces a fight for survival. BYThomas NewdickJul 7, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 23, 2021ShareMarines Pick Loitering Munition To Arm Light Vehicles And Drone BoatsSo-called “suicide drones” will give Marine units a new option for finding threats and engaging them precisely on land and at sea. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 23, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 21, 2021ShareIranians Blame “Technical Fault” For Emergency Shutdown At Country’s Only Nuclear Power PlantThe still largely unexplained decision to cease operations at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant can only prompt questions and concerns. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 21, 2021Share
BYBrett TingleyJun 21, 2021ShareIsrael Has Shot Down Drones With An Airborne High-Power LaserIsrael’s airborne laser program aims to add to its multi-layered air defense system that is increasingly tasked with countering low-end drone attacks. BYBrett TingleyJun 21, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 14, 2021ShareS-400 SAMs Knocked Out In Simulated Strikes During Big Army-Led Exercise In AfricaRussia’s most powerful air defense system loomed large over the huge “African Lion” multi-national wargames. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 14, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 10, 2021ShareIran Releases Video It Says Shows One Of Its Warships In The Atlantic For The First Time (Updated)U.S. officials say two Iranian naval vessels that may be set to stop in Venezuela and Cuba could be a “threat” if they are carrying weapons shipments. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 10, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 4, 2021ShareTwo Iranian Navy Ships Are About To Sail Into The Atlantic And That’s A Big DealThe two Iranian Navy ships appear headed for Venezuela, which, while a token gesture, could still have significant geopolitical ramifications. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 4, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickMay 17, 2021ShareIsraeli Warships Fire Missiles At Gaza While Hamas Takes Aim At Offshore Oil PlatformsAs the Israeli bombardment of Gaza continues, the conflict has now added a maritime dimension. BYThomas NewdickMay 17, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2021ShareContinuous Mass Rocket Attacks Pose New Challenges For Israel’s Iron Dome SystemHighly concerning new tactics aimed at overwhelming Iron Dome batteries are being employed by Palestinian militants. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 13, 2021SharePalestinian Militants Are Now Launching Suicide Drones At IsraelHamas’ Shehab drone shows some similarities to designs of Iranian origin and underscores the steady proliferation of armed unmanned systems. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 13, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 11, 2021ShareLargest Rocket Barrage From Gaza Ever Hits Central Israel Amid Fears Of An Imminent WarPalestinian militant rocket attacks and Israeli retaliatory strikes have already created a worrying cycle of escalation in recent days. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 11, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickMay 11, 2021ShareIt’s Official: KC-46 Tankers And More F-35s For Israel, But No Advanced F-15s For NowAssisted by U.S. financing, the Israeli Air Force will boost its stealth fleet and overhaul its tanker and rotary-lift capabilities. BYThomas NewdickMay 11, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickApr 22, 2021ShareSyrian Surface-To-Air Missile Flew Way Off Course Triggering Alarms Before Exploding Over IsraelYet another Soviet-era Syrian SAM made the long journey to nowhere. BYThomas NewdickApr 22, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickApr 21, 2021ShareThe Sound Of This Nighttime Suicide Drone Strike Is Absolutely TerrifyingThe screaming sound of the Harop as it dives onto its target under the cover of darkness is chilling to the bone. BYThomas NewdickApr 21, 2021Share
BYThomas Newdick and Joseph TrevithickApr 13, 2021ShareBelgian Frigate’s Movements Lend Credence To Reports Of Another Attack On An Israeli ShipThe reported attack on an Israeli commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman follows attacks on an Iranian nuclear site and covert mothership. BYThomas Newdick and Joseph TrevithickApr 13, 2021Share