Anduril, UAE’s Edge unveil transformer drone for hovering, fast flight
The system, dubbed Omen, is the first of many platforms that the companies plan to develop and produce under their new joint venture.
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Vendors’ push to drone-proof vehicles with nets goes beyond Ukraine
Netting and cages have proven effective in Ukraine in keeping warheads from penetrating vehicle walls.
Ukraine closes Havana embassy over Cuban fighter pipeline for Russia
The move comes weeks after Russia and Cuba signed a military cooperation agreement and the U.S. said as many as 5,000 Cubans may be on the frontlines.
Israel’s IAI shoots for land-based, space-based Golden Dome business
The company is jockeying for position with its Arrow-3 technology.
Iraq keeping some US military advisers due to IS threat in Syria
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that developments in Syria required keeping 250 to 350 advisers at the Ain al-Asad base.
Rafael pitches loitering Spike variant for US Army ‘Launched Effects’
The weapon is designed as a part of new class of loitering munitions that can stay airborne for some time before engaging a target.
NATO sees Russian naval presence wane in the Mediterranean
Alliance officials believe Moscow's sea service is strained, having to focus on the Baltic and High North regions instead.
US sending about 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire deal
Officials said CENTCOM is going to establish a coordination center in Israel that will help facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid, AP reported.
Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of peace plan, Trump says
President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages.
Missile and space division leads IAI’s revenue in 2025
The Israeli company said it has yet to see a business impact of European nations souring on the Netanyahu government over the war in Gaza.
Trump signs executive order vowing to defend Qatar
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.
US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”
Missile attack on cargo ship off Yemen wounds 2 and sends crew fleeing
It was the most serious attack in the Gulf of Aden, some distance from the Red Sea where the Iranian-backed Houthis sank two vessels in July.
Trump and Netanyahu say they’ve agreed on a plan to end Gaza war
Trump and Netanyahu say they’ve agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it’s unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms.
Rare Turkey-Egypt naval drill may signal end of ‘bad old days’
The countries had regularly held joint military exercises until 2012, when political relations deteriorated after the overthrow of the Egyptian government.
Trump administration plans nearly $6B in arms sales to Israel: Report
It includes a $3.8 billion sale for 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters and a $1.9 billion sale for 3,200 infantry assault vehicles, the AP reported.
Dubai Airshow nixes Israel attendance over bombing in Qatar
The organizers’ move became public a day after a Israel carried out an air strike targeting Hamas negotiators in a attack in Doha on Tuesday.
