Esper’s Africa drawdown snags on Capitol Hill Top lawmakers on the armed services committees are warning against removing American forces from parts of Africa. By: Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould January 16
What was Russia’s Putin up to after the death of Iran’s Soleimani? Russian President Vladimir Putin’s movements since the recent U.S. killing of an Iranian general have underscored one of the most consequential trends driving events in the Middle East. By: Matthew Bodner January 15
Amid Western arms embargoes on Saudi Arabia, SAMI has a backup plan Saudi Arabian Military Industries is prepared to move forward with product development and weapons system projects should Western embargoes limit those efforts, the CEO tells Defense News. By: Agnes Helou January 14
Lebanon’s Air Force to arm newly refurbished AB 212 helicopters The Lebanese Air Force has refurbished an Agusta-Bell AB 212 helicopter as part of a proof of concept, and will now begin a five-year project to revive the fleet with five operational helicopters. By: Agnes Helou January 13
Israel is developing lasers to kill drones and rockets Three programs involving Rafael and Elbit Systems are developing high-energy laser demonstrators. By: Seth J. Frantzman January 9
Trump wants NATO to be more involved in the Middle East. That may take some convincing. U.S. President Donald Trump called the NATO chief to ask for more regional support. Here's what was said. By: Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould January 8
Trump says Iran is ‘standing down’ after missile attacks on US troops The president's remarks came the morning after Iran fired more than a dozen rockets at U.S. base housing sites in Iraq. By: Leo Shane III and Aaron Mehta January 8
Iran didn’t kill anyone in missile attack, spurring hopes for de-escalation With no casualties, the strikes may give the U.S. an opportunity to ease tensions with Iran. By: Howard Altman and Aaron Mehta and Shawn Snow and Meghann Myers January 8
Saudi Arabia is developing a new counter-drone system Saudi Arabian Military Industries is working on a new national counter-drone system to address asymmetric threats to the country. By: Agnes Helou January 8
No US casualties in Iran missile strike, preliminary reports say “One [missile] apparently hit just off the airfield in Irbil and Asad is getting punished. Waves coming in five minute intervals of 4-5 missiles at the airfield." By: Shawn Snow and Howard Altman January 7
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