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UAE, Britain ink defense research and AI tech deals. Here’s what comes next.

An industry source tells Defense News about four eventual areas of concentration between the two countries.

British Army chief talks Taliban, TikTok and the United States

The general said Britain underestimated how long it would take to build a secure Afghanistan and underestimated the relative patience of democracies.

US pulls missile defenses in Saudi Arabia amid Yemen attacks

The U.S. has removed its most advanced missile defense system and Patriot batteries from Saudi Arabia.

Biden clears $47 million for Lebanese forces, but that doesn’t mean they’ll receive it

The challenge is in aligning the needs of Lebanon's military with what's actually available from U.S. agencies, an expert explains.

Israel receives fourth and final Sa’ar 6 warship from Germany

Israel has received its fourth and final Sa’ar 6 warship as the country implements a new naval doctrine aimed at bolstering defensive capabilities in its exclusive economic zone.

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Why Israel’s transfer to US Central Command could help deter Iran

Additionally, warming Arab-Israeli ties offer a major opportunity to align key partners against common regional threats..

New AI system fills rifle sights with extensive, easy-to-digest info

Assault rifles with the Elbit System’s new artificial intelligence data platform transform soldiers' view to resemble a first-person shooter video game.

US Central Command absorbs Israel into its area of responsibility

The move comes as Israel and its neighbors work to improve diplomatic relations under the Abraham Accords.

It’s official: The US has no boots on the ground in Afghanistan

A total of 132,000 civilians were evacuated since late July.