Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 drone
The rebels say the U.S. launched airstrikes over Houthi-controlled territory afterward.
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As Iran threatens Israel, Tehran’s missile program remains in question
A new report suggests one of Iran's advanced missiles is far less accurate than previously thought.
What lessons did the US Army learn from the Gaza aid pier mission?
The service dealt with a wild combination of turbulent weather, security threats and sweeping personnel restrictions.
US quietly reopens talks with Chad amid challenges in Africa posture
The negotiations come months after the government in Chad told an American unit to depart the country.
Two US aircraft carriers to stay in Middle East after Hezbollah attack
It's the latest deployment extension of a Navy aircraft carrier in the Middle East, as concerns continue over the potential of a regional war erupting.
Greek tanker drifting ablaze after suspected Houthi attacks in Red Sea
The attack, the most serious in the Red Sea in weeks, comes during a monthslong campaign by Houthis targeting ships over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Netanyahu’s hernia surgeon gets a seat on Rafael board
Prof. Alon Pikarsky has no apparent connections to Israel's defense industry, lending a whiff of personal favoritism to the pick, according to local media.
US approves $20 billion weapons sale to Israel amid regional tensions
The sale includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, with the first deliveries expected in 2029.
Push for self-reliance drives defense revenue surge among Top 100
Asian and European defense companies in the Top 100 list of highest revenue drivers are growing faster than those based in the United States.
The Top 100 is here: Find out how defense companies performed in FY23
We reveal who’s up and who’s down for 2024, based on fiscal 2023 defense revenue.
Several US troops injured in rocket attack in Iraq, officials say
The attack comes amid rising tensions following the killings of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas' top leader in Iran.
Israel moves to strengthen defense production amid boycott calls
Calls to boycott the sale of ammunition to Israel have led to a push to strengthen production independence.
July Red Sea recap: Houthis continue to target commercial vessels
U.S. forces destroyed at least 31 Houthi air drones, 16 surface drones, and four radar sites in Yemen in July.
Here are the munitions Navy jets used for first time against Houthis
Fighter jets flying off the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower used a variety of munitions for the first time ever in combat, according to the Navy.
US military’s Gaza aid pier will be permanently removed
The removal would deal the final blow to a project long plagued by bad weather, security uncertainties and difficulties delivering aid to Palestinians.
Air Force’s ‘WiFi in the sky’ provides a backbone for Gaza airdrops
The Air Force's E-11A airborne communications relay jets are providing a crucial backbone for humanitarian aid missions over Gaza.
Italy seizes Chinese military drones heading to Libya, authorities say
The drones were reportedly heading for Benghazi under orders from Gen. Khalifa Hifter, the military strongman controlling eastern Libya.
