Featured in Saudi ArabiaBYJoseph TrevithickDec 11, 2020ShareAir Force F-15E Strike Eagles Are Getting Replacement Wings Ripped Off Saudi F-15S JetsThe Air Force says that the wings taken from the Saudi Eagles will help keep its Strike Eagles soaring for decades to come. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 11, 2020ShareBYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickNov 27, 2020ShareThe State Department Is Now Warning Of Impending Drone Attacks And How To Survive ThemThese kinds of ominous drone alerts belonged only in dystopian fiction just a short time ago. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickNov 27, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2020ShareOil Tanker In Red Sea Struck In Mine Attack With Similarities To Past Iranian StrikesThe ship was damaged above the waterline, which might indicate the use of a limpet mine, which Iran and its proxies have used in past tanker attacks. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayNov 18, 2020ShareMissile Defense Madness: Myth Of Perfect Patriots, Magic THAAD, And The ICBM ShieldThe reliability and capability claims attributed to anti-ballistic missile systems are getting way out of step with reality. BYTyler RogowayNov 18, 2020ShareBYJamie HunterJul 21, 2020ShareFully Armed Kadena F-15 Eagles Soar Over Saudi Arabia Wearing Some Awesome Nose ArtU.S. Air Force F-15 squadrons lead the way when it comes to keeping the tradition alive of painting-up their aircraft while on deployment. BYJamie HunterJul 21, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2020ShareF-15 Strike Eagles Over Saudi Arabia: Then And NowRichard Crandall compares the Strike Eagle he flew 25 years ago in Desert Storm to those screaming over the Kingdom today. BYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 28, 2020ShareU.S. Marines Launch Mock Amphibious And Air Assaults On Saudi Islands In The Persian GulfThe training exercises come amid a new spike in hostility with Iran, which uses its own nearby islands to stage various naval operations. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 28, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 15, 2020ShareWatch Boeing’s F-15QA For Qatar Make A Spectacular “Viking Takeoff” On Its First FlightThe F-15QA is now the most advanced variant of the venerable Eagle that has ever flown. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 15, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 11, 2020ShareHelp Us Decipher This Terrifying Video Of A Suicide Drone Flying Up An Armored Vehicle’s Ramp (Updated)The dramatic video may serve as yet another warning of America’s glaring short-range air defense gap and the threat that low-end enemy drones pose. BYTyler RogowayFeb 11, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 5, 2020ShareGreece Is Sending Patriot Missiles To Saudi Arabia To Guard “Critical Energy Infrastructure”The impending deployment comes as the U.S. military is looking to send its own Patriots to Iraq, possibly drawing on units it has now in Saudi Arabia. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 5, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 30, 2020ShareHere’s Why Patriot Missiles Weren’t Protecting US Troops In Iraq And Why They Still Aren’tIraq is holding up the plan, but it’s also hard to understand how the US military didn’t fix this defensive gap earlier given the known threats. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 30, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 19, 2020ShareSatellite Image Shows First Two B-52 Bombers Have Arrived In Diego Garcia Amid Iran CrisisPresident Donald Trump has announced new sanctions and called for international action on Iran, but also says he is evaluating other response options. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 19, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2020ShareNew Details About Strike On Top Iranian Commander Emerge As Americans Are Told To Flee Iraq (Updated)Thousands of American troops are heading to the Middle East as Iraqi officials are mulling kicking the U.S. military out and amid Iranian threats. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2020ShareWorld Holds Its Breath After An American Strike In Iraq Kills Top Iranian Commander (Updated)It is impossible to overstate the significance of these events, which are still unfolding, and their far-reaching consequences. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 19, 2019ShareWatch This Crazy Middle Eastern Assassination Attempt DrillThis video has been making the rounds on Twitter incorrectly claiming to show an attempt on Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s life. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 19, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019ShareU.S. Seizes Missile Parts Headed To Yemen Amid Reports Of New Iranian Threats (Updated)The U.S. may be considering deploying up to 14,000 additional military personnel to the Middle East in the near future to counter Iran’s moves. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareThe Strike On Saudi Oil Facilities Was Unprecedented And It Underscores Far Greater IssuesAir defense systems aren’t magic and many currently have serious limitations when it comes to spotting and engaging drones and cruise missiles. BYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 4, 2019ShareSaudi Troops Are Using This Huge Grenade Launcher Gun That Looks Like An Action Movie PropSaudi Arabia appears to be the first foreign customer for the Chinese-made weapon and its troops in Yemen seem to be the first to use it in combat. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 4, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 25, 2019ShareAir Force Sends B-1B Bombers To Saudi Arabia Amid U.S. Military Buildup In The KingdomThis appears to be the first time American bombers have deployed to Saudi Arabia and follows an earlier deployment of F-22 stealth fighters. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 25, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 11, 2019ShareIt’s Not What The U.S. Is Deploying To Saudi Arabia, It’s The Structure Of The DeploymentA new Air Expeditionary Wing is being set up in The Kingdom, which will be able to accommodate large influxes of airpower over the long term. BYTyler RogowayOct 11, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 11, 2019ShareIranian Tanker Burning Off Saudi Arabia In The Red Sea (Updated)It isn’t clear what happened to the ship, but the fact that it is burning off the Saudi coast at a time of extreme tension is highly concerning. BYTyler RogowayOct 11, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 30, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels Trounce Saudi Force Amid Concerns Over The Kingdom’s Military CompetenceA top U.S. Army advisor to the Saudis had previously described high casualty rates and a worrying lack of capacity in the country’s National Guard. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2019ShareU.S. Destroyer Arrives Off Saudi Arabia Amid Plans To Bolster The Kingdom’s Air DefensesThe United States has also called on other nations to contribute to this and other efforts to deter Iranian aggression in the region. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 18, 2019ShareHere’s All The New Info You Need To Know In The Aftermath Of The Saudi Oil Facilities AttacksThe Saudis say their evidence shows Iran sponsored the strikes and that they did not originate in Yemen, but stopped short of blaming any group. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 18, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2019ShareEverything You Need To Know About The Attacks On Saudi Arabia’s Oil Facilities (Updated)The U.S. has disputed Yemeni rebels’ claims that they were responsible, while the Saudis also say the strikes originated outside Yemen. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2019ShareBYStef SchraderJul 8, 2019ShareDakar Rally Organizers Confirm 2020 Move to Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDakar organizers confirmed this year’s rally was the last one to take place in South America after 11 successful years. BYStef SchraderJul 8, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2019ShareTrump’s Alarming Confusion Over Ballistic Missile Defense Surfaces Again In JapanThe President doesn’t have to be a weapons expert, but knowing the basics about ballistic missile defense capabilities is absolutely critical. BYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareQatar Is Getting This Unique Amphibious ‘Mother Ship’ And Radar Picket Vessel Mash UpOperating together with four Italian-built corvettes, the ship will provide a wide range of important capabilities for the Qatari Navy. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareHere’s A Primer On What Is Going On With The Protests In IranA protest over the cost of eggs in Iran has morphed into broader political unrest that could potentially have major geopolitical ramifications. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIsrael Launches Flurry of Strikes in Syria as its Air War in the Country Turns to IranIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says “we will not allow” Iran “to entrench itself militarily in Syria.” BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudis Join UAE in Push to Buy F-35s as Concerns About the Jet’s Computer Network GrowExpanding the program exacerbates fears that the central system could be a threat to national security and sovereignty. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareUAE Could Become the First Middle Eastern Country After Israel to Get the F-35The interconnected nature of the jet’s computer brain could help allay concerns about impacts to Israel’s security. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudi Arabia Puts Textron’s Scorpion Light Attack Jet Through Its PacesCould the Kingdom be the adaptable jet’s first customer? BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIran Says It’s Limited How Far Its Missiles Can Fly, but Also That it Doesn’t MatterIn the same breadth, a top official made threats and said the country could easily scrap the self-imposed restrictions. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudis Kick Off Historic Moscow Visit With Plans to Buy S-400 Air Defense SystemAmid reported arms deals, the first ever visit by a Saudi King to the Kremlin could signal a shift away from the US. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels Shoot Down U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper Over YemenLoss comes amid a surge of drone strikes against Al Qaeda terrorists in the war-torn country. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareLebanon Gets Bradley Fighting Vehicles as it Continues to Battle ISISThe delivery reflects increasing American support for the country’s complex fight against terrorists. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels In Yemen Attacked Another UAE Ship and That’s All We Know For CertainWhatever the details, the Yemeni rebels continue to be a credible threat to military ships and commercial vessels operating in the region. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareFor the U.S. Navy, Iranian Harassment Is Risky Business As UsualDangerous engagements underscore growing tensions between the United States and an increasingly assertive Iran. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareTiming Of Qatar Finally Signing $12 Billion F-15 Deal Is Wildly ControversialUnfortunately, after years of delays, the agreement now comes amid a dangerous political crisis sweeping the Middle East. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareOne Faulty Part Halted THAAD Interceptor Production for Four MonthsThe ballistic missile defense system already has a history of delays, failures and geopolitical controversy. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareWe Finally Know Exactly What The Saudis Are Getting In That Huge Arms DealThe package includes major upgrades for the country’s Air Force and Navy, as well as new space-based capabilities. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHow The Terror Attacks in Tehran Fuel an Already Perilous Middle East CrisisIranian hardliners blame Saudi Arabia and the United States for deadly incidents as the situation over Qatar gets weirder and more serious. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudi Arabia’s Naval Capabilities Will Balloon Thanks To Huge U.S. Arms DealRiyadh’s naval forces increasingly need new and better warships to counter Iran and project power throughout the region. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYBrian EvansJun 17, 2019ShareSaudi Arabia Invests in Electric Vehicle Startup Lucid MotorsLucid hopes to have its commercial launch of the Lucid Air EVs in 2020. BYBrian EvansJun 17, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 13, 2019ShareYemen’s Houthi Rebels Are Now Striking Saudi Arabia With Cruise Missiles (Updated)The weapon is only the latest relatively advanced addition to the Iranian-backed rebel group’s already extensive missile and drone arsenal. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 13, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2019ShareSaudis Rescue Injured Iranian Sailor From Covert Mothership Supporting Yemeni RebelsSaudi Arabia said it treated the request for aid as a humanitarian issue even though it sees the ship as a threat to regional security. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2019ShareIran Rebuffs Trump’s Threat To ‘Officially End’ Them Amid Rocket Attack and U.S. Navy ExercisesBoth countries insist they want to avoid an outright conflict as they accuse each other of inflaming the situation. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareAllies Brush Off U.S. Warnings About Iran As Legislators Spar Over Threat Intel (Updated)Close allies appear to be very skeptical of U.S. intel on pending Iranian aggression while public evidence remains totally elusive. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2019ShareU.S. Government Claims Iran Is Behind Attacks On Oil Tankers, But Has Yet To Show EvidenceThe news of comes amid a report that the Pentagon revised a contingency plan that includes sending 120,000 troops to respond to Iranian aggression. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 13, 2019ShareVideo Showing Damaged Norwegian Tanker Emerges After Reported Gulf “Sabotage” Attacks (Updated)No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks so far amid growing speculation of Iranian involvement. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 13, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 13, 2019ShareOil Tankers Supposedly Attacked In Persian Gulf As U.S. Carrier Group Approaches (Updated)No blame has been placed on a particular party and details remain very scarce, but the tension is definitely rising near the Strait of Hormuz. BYTyler RogowayMay 13, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019ShareMazda, Saudi Oil Company Will Jointly Research Emissions Reductions for Internal-Combustion CarsMazda isn’t ready to give up on gasoline. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2019ShareOne of Saudi Arabia’s RE-3A Spy Planes Now Looks Just Like a U.S. Air Force RC-135The unique signals intelligence aircraft now has an elongated nose and other features that appear almost identical to the American Rivet Joint. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2019ShareBYStef SchraderApr 7, 2019ShareThe Dakar Rally Is Probably Moving to Saudi Arabia Despite Its Horribly Oppressive RegimeHey, Dakar: Maybe you don’t want one of the world’s toughest rally raids to be used as PR for a brutal authoritarian state. BYStef SchraderApr 7, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 19, 2019ShareThe Saudis May Want The Bomb And The White House Might End Up Helping Them Get ItThe Trump Administration is pushing to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia amid corruption allegations and fears of an arms race. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 19, 2019ShareBYKyle CheromchaDec 27, 2018ShareHow Formula E Is Helping Saudi Arabia Push a False Message of ReformThe first international racing series to visit Saudi Arabia comes at a convenient time for the troubled kingdom. BYKyle CheromchaDec 27, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2018ShareA USAF C-17 Flew A Secretive Mission Into Yemen To Rescue Wounded Emirati Troops In 2017Congress may be debating pulling the plug on U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition in the country, but America’s own shadowy war will continue. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyNov 2, 2018ShareElon Musk: Tesla ‘Probably Would Not’ Accept Saudi Arabian InvestmentsTesla’s CEO is less likely to take cash from the Saudis after the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi…sort of. BYJames GilboyNov 2, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 19, 2018ShareLet’s Discuss The Murder Of Jamal Khashoggi And Its Geopolitical And Strategic RamificationsThe bizarre and tragic incident is jarring, but what comes next could have dramatic implications on an entire region. BYTyler RogowayOct 19, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2018ShareUAE Contracted An American Hit Squad to Kill Political Figures And More in YemenThe revelations expose a worrying new dimension to the conflict in Yemen and could have consequences outside that country. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 1, 2018ShareIran Claims Their RQ-170-Shaped Drones And Missiles Hit Targets In Syria Near U.S. ForcesThe operation was officially a response to a terrorist attack in Iran, but it was clearly also a message to Tehran’s regional opponents. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 1, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 20, 2018ShareReport: Saudi Arabia May Invest in Aspiring Tesla Rival Lucid MotorsLucid hasn’t delivered a single car yet. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 20, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyAug 13, 2018ShareReport: Saudis Not Interested in Tesla BuyoutSaudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has been linked to a major Tesla stock buyout, but new info suggests it isn’t happening. BYJames GilboyAug 13, 2018Share123
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 11, 2020ShareAir Force F-15E Strike Eagles Are Getting Replacement Wings Ripped Off Saudi F-15S JetsThe Air Force says that the wings taken from the Saudi Eagles will help keep its Strike Eagles soaring for decades to come. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 11, 2020Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickNov 27, 2020ShareThe State Department Is Now Warning Of Impending Drone Attacks And How To Survive ThemThese kinds of ominous drone alerts belonged only in dystopian fiction just a short time ago. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickNov 27, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2020ShareOil Tanker In Red Sea Struck In Mine Attack With Similarities To Past Iranian StrikesThe ship was damaged above the waterline, which might indicate the use of a limpet mine, which Iran and its proxies have used in past tanker attacks. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayNov 18, 2020ShareMissile Defense Madness: Myth Of Perfect Patriots, Magic THAAD, And The ICBM ShieldThe reliability and capability claims attributed to anti-ballistic missile systems are getting way out of step with reality. BYTyler RogowayNov 18, 2020Share
BYJamie HunterJul 21, 2020ShareFully Armed Kadena F-15 Eagles Soar Over Saudi Arabia Wearing Some Awesome Nose ArtU.S. Air Force F-15 squadrons lead the way when it comes to keeping the tradition alive of painting-up their aircraft while on deployment. BYJamie HunterJul 21, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2020ShareF-15 Strike Eagles Over Saudi Arabia: Then And NowRichard Crandall compares the Strike Eagle he flew 25 years ago in Desert Storm to those screaming over the Kingdom today. BYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 28, 2020ShareU.S. Marines Launch Mock Amphibious And Air Assaults On Saudi Islands In The Persian GulfThe training exercises come amid a new spike in hostility with Iran, which uses its own nearby islands to stage various naval operations. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 28, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 15, 2020ShareWatch Boeing’s F-15QA For Qatar Make A Spectacular “Viking Takeoff” On Its First FlightThe F-15QA is now the most advanced variant of the venerable Eagle that has ever flown. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 15, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 11, 2020ShareHelp Us Decipher This Terrifying Video Of A Suicide Drone Flying Up An Armored Vehicle’s Ramp (Updated)The dramatic video may serve as yet another warning of America’s glaring short-range air defense gap and the threat that low-end enemy drones pose. BYTyler RogowayFeb 11, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 5, 2020ShareGreece Is Sending Patriot Missiles To Saudi Arabia To Guard “Critical Energy Infrastructure”The impending deployment comes as the U.S. military is looking to send its own Patriots to Iraq, possibly drawing on units it has now in Saudi Arabia. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 5, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 30, 2020ShareHere’s Why Patriot Missiles Weren’t Protecting US Troops In Iraq And Why They Still Aren’tIraq is holding up the plan, but it’s also hard to understand how the US military didn’t fix this defensive gap earlier given the known threats. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 30, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 19, 2020ShareSatellite Image Shows First Two B-52 Bombers Have Arrived In Diego Garcia Amid Iran CrisisPresident Donald Trump has announced new sanctions and called for international action on Iran, but also says he is evaluating other response options. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 19, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2020ShareNew Details About Strike On Top Iranian Commander Emerge As Americans Are Told To Flee Iraq (Updated)Thousands of American troops are heading to the Middle East as Iraqi officials are mulling kicking the U.S. military out and amid Iranian threats. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2020ShareWorld Holds Its Breath After An American Strike In Iraq Kills Top Iranian Commander (Updated)It is impossible to overstate the significance of these events, which are still unfolding, and their far-reaching consequences. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 19, 2019ShareWatch This Crazy Middle Eastern Assassination Attempt DrillThis video has been making the rounds on Twitter incorrectly claiming to show an attempt on Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s life. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 19, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019ShareU.S. Seizes Missile Parts Headed To Yemen Amid Reports Of New Iranian Threats (Updated)The U.S. may be considering deploying up to 14,000 additional military personnel to the Middle East in the near future to counter Iran’s moves. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareThe Strike On Saudi Oil Facilities Was Unprecedented And It Underscores Far Greater IssuesAir defense systems aren’t magic and many currently have serious limitations when it comes to spotting and engaging drones and cruise missiles. BYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 4, 2019ShareSaudi Troops Are Using This Huge Grenade Launcher Gun That Looks Like An Action Movie PropSaudi Arabia appears to be the first foreign customer for the Chinese-made weapon and its troops in Yemen seem to be the first to use it in combat. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 4, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 25, 2019ShareAir Force Sends B-1B Bombers To Saudi Arabia Amid U.S. Military Buildup In The KingdomThis appears to be the first time American bombers have deployed to Saudi Arabia and follows an earlier deployment of F-22 stealth fighters. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 25, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 11, 2019ShareIt’s Not What The U.S. Is Deploying To Saudi Arabia, It’s The Structure Of The DeploymentA new Air Expeditionary Wing is being set up in The Kingdom, which will be able to accommodate large influxes of airpower over the long term. BYTyler RogowayOct 11, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 11, 2019ShareIranian Tanker Burning Off Saudi Arabia In The Red Sea (Updated)It isn’t clear what happened to the ship, but the fact that it is burning off the Saudi coast at a time of extreme tension is highly concerning. BYTyler RogowayOct 11, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 30, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels Trounce Saudi Force Amid Concerns Over The Kingdom’s Military CompetenceA top U.S. Army advisor to the Saudis had previously described high casualty rates and a worrying lack of capacity in the country’s National Guard. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2019ShareU.S. Destroyer Arrives Off Saudi Arabia Amid Plans To Bolster The Kingdom’s Air DefensesThe United States has also called on other nations to contribute to this and other efforts to deter Iranian aggression in the region. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 18, 2019ShareHere’s All The New Info You Need To Know In The Aftermath Of The Saudi Oil Facilities AttacksThe Saudis say their evidence shows Iran sponsored the strikes and that they did not originate in Yemen, but stopped short of blaming any group. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 18, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2019ShareEverything You Need To Know About The Attacks On Saudi Arabia’s Oil Facilities (Updated)The U.S. has disputed Yemeni rebels’ claims that they were responsible, while the Saudis also say the strikes originated outside Yemen. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2019Share
BYStef SchraderJul 8, 2019ShareDakar Rally Organizers Confirm 2020 Move to Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDakar organizers confirmed this year’s rally was the last one to take place in South America after 11 successful years. BYStef SchraderJul 8, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2019ShareTrump’s Alarming Confusion Over Ballistic Missile Defense Surfaces Again In JapanThe President doesn’t have to be a weapons expert, but knowing the basics about ballistic missile defense capabilities is absolutely critical. BYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareQatar Is Getting This Unique Amphibious ‘Mother Ship’ And Radar Picket Vessel Mash UpOperating together with four Italian-built corvettes, the ship will provide a wide range of important capabilities for the Qatari Navy. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareHere’s A Primer On What Is Going On With The Protests In IranA protest over the cost of eggs in Iran has morphed into broader political unrest that could potentially have major geopolitical ramifications. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIsrael Launches Flurry of Strikes in Syria as its Air War in the Country Turns to IranIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says “we will not allow” Iran “to entrench itself militarily in Syria.” BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudis Join UAE in Push to Buy F-35s as Concerns About the Jet’s Computer Network GrowExpanding the program exacerbates fears that the central system could be a threat to national security and sovereignty. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareUAE Could Become the First Middle Eastern Country After Israel to Get the F-35The interconnected nature of the jet’s computer brain could help allay concerns about impacts to Israel’s security. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudi Arabia Puts Textron’s Scorpion Light Attack Jet Through Its PacesCould the Kingdom be the adaptable jet’s first customer? BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIran Says It’s Limited How Far Its Missiles Can Fly, but Also That it Doesn’t MatterIn the same breadth, a top official made threats and said the country could easily scrap the self-imposed restrictions. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudis Kick Off Historic Moscow Visit With Plans to Buy S-400 Air Defense SystemAmid reported arms deals, the first ever visit by a Saudi King to the Kremlin could signal a shift away from the US. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels Shoot Down U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper Over YemenLoss comes amid a surge of drone strikes against Al Qaeda terrorists in the war-torn country. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareLebanon Gets Bradley Fighting Vehicles as it Continues to Battle ISISThe delivery reflects increasing American support for the country’s complex fight against terrorists. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels In Yemen Attacked Another UAE Ship and That’s All We Know For CertainWhatever the details, the Yemeni rebels continue to be a credible threat to military ships and commercial vessels operating in the region. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareFor the U.S. Navy, Iranian Harassment Is Risky Business As UsualDangerous engagements underscore growing tensions between the United States and an increasingly assertive Iran. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareTiming Of Qatar Finally Signing $12 Billion F-15 Deal Is Wildly ControversialUnfortunately, after years of delays, the agreement now comes amid a dangerous political crisis sweeping the Middle East. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareOne Faulty Part Halted THAAD Interceptor Production for Four MonthsThe ballistic missile defense system already has a history of delays, failures and geopolitical controversy. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareWe Finally Know Exactly What The Saudis Are Getting In That Huge Arms DealThe package includes major upgrades for the country’s Air Force and Navy, as well as new space-based capabilities. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHow The Terror Attacks in Tehran Fuel an Already Perilous Middle East CrisisIranian hardliners blame Saudi Arabia and the United States for deadly incidents as the situation over Qatar gets weirder and more serious. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudi Arabia’s Naval Capabilities Will Balloon Thanks To Huge U.S. Arms DealRiyadh’s naval forces increasingly need new and better warships to counter Iran and project power throughout the region. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYBrian EvansJun 17, 2019ShareSaudi Arabia Invests in Electric Vehicle Startup Lucid MotorsLucid hopes to have its commercial launch of the Lucid Air EVs in 2020. BYBrian EvansJun 17, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 13, 2019ShareYemen’s Houthi Rebels Are Now Striking Saudi Arabia With Cruise Missiles (Updated)The weapon is only the latest relatively advanced addition to the Iranian-backed rebel group’s already extensive missile and drone arsenal. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 13, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2019ShareSaudis Rescue Injured Iranian Sailor From Covert Mothership Supporting Yemeni RebelsSaudi Arabia said it treated the request for aid as a humanitarian issue even though it sees the ship as a threat to regional security. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2019ShareIran Rebuffs Trump’s Threat To ‘Officially End’ Them Amid Rocket Attack and U.S. Navy ExercisesBoth countries insist they want to avoid an outright conflict as they accuse each other of inflaming the situation. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareAllies Brush Off U.S. Warnings About Iran As Legislators Spar Over Threat Intel (Updated)Close allies appear to be very skeptical of U.S. intel on pending Iranian aggression while public evidence remains totally elusive. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2019ShareU.S. Government Claims Iran Is Behind Attacks On Oil Tankers, But Has Yet To Show EvidenceThe news of comes amid a report that the Pentagon revised a contingency plan that includes sending 120,000 troops to respond to Iranian aggression. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 13, 2019ShareVideo Showing Damaged Norwegian Tanker Emerges After Reported Gulf “Sabotage” Attacks (Updated)No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks so far amid growing speculation of Iranian involvement. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 13, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 13, 2019ShareOil Tankers Supposedly Attacked In Persian Gulf As U.S. Carrier Group Approaches (Updated)No blame has been placed on a particular party and details remain very scarce, but the tension is definitely rising near the Strait of Hormuz. BYTyler RogowayMay 13, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019ShareMazda, Saudi Oil Company Will Jointly Research Emissions Reductions for Internal-Combustion CarsMazda isn’t ready to give up on gasoline. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2019ShareOne of Saudi Arabia’s RE-3A Spy Planes Now Looks Just Like a U.S. Air Force RC-135The unique signals intelligence aircraft now has an elongated nose and other features that appear almost identical to the American Rivet Joint. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2019Share
BYStef SchraderApr 7, 2019ShareThe Dakar Rally Is Probably Moving to Saudi Arabia Despite Its Horribly Oppressive RegimeHey, Dakar: Maybe you don’t want one of the world’s toughest rally raids to be used as PR for a brutal authoritarian state. BYStef SchraderApr 7, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 19, 2019ShareThe Saudis May Want The Bomb And The White House Might End Up Helping Them Get ItThe Trump Administration is pushing to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia amid corruption allegations and fears of an arms race. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 19, 2019Share
BYKyle CheromchaDec 27, 2018ShareHow Formula E Is Helping Saudi Arabia Push a False Message of ReformThe first international racing series to visit Saudi Arabia comes at a convenient time for the troubled kingdom. BYKyle CheromchaDec 27, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2018ShareA USAF C-17 Flew A Secretive Mission Into Yemen To Rescue Wounded Emirati Troops In 2017Congress may be debating pulling the plug on U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition in the country, but America’s own shadowy war will continue. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyNov 2, 2018ShareElon Musk: Tesla ‘Probably Would Not’ Accept Saudi Arabian InvestmentsTesla’s CEO is less likely to take cash from the Saudis after the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi…sort of. BYJames GilboyNov 2, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 19, 2018ShareLet’s Discuss The Murder Of Jamal Khashoggi And Its Geopolitical And Strategic RamificationsThe bizarre and tragic incident is jarring, but what comes next could have dramatic implications on an entire region. BYTyler RogowayOct 19, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2018ShareUAE Contracted An American Hit Squad to Kill Political Figures And More in YemenThe revelations expose a worrying new dimension to the conflict in Yemen and could have consequences outside that country. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 1, 2018ShareIran Claims Their RQ-170-Shaped Drones And Missiles Hit Targets In Syria Near U.S. ForcesThe operation was officially a response to a terrorist attack in Iran, but it was clearly also a message to Tehran’s regional opponents. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 1, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 20, 2018ShareReport: Saudi Arabia May Invest in Aspiring Tesla Rival Lucid MotorsLucid hasn’t delivered a single car yet. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 20, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyAug 13, 2018ShareReport: Saudis Not Interested in Tesla BuyoutSaudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has been linked to a major Tesla stock buyout, but new info suggests it isn’t happening. BYJames GilboyAug 13, 2018Share