Israeli companies blocked from joining Netherlands defense exhibit
The ban marks the second European defense exhibition that has taken actions to restrict Israeli companies amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Israel-Gaza war, European tensions yield record sales for Elbit
Elbit's financials were published shortly after the company announced a defense deal with an undisclosed European country worth around $1.65 billion.
In search of new partners, Russia courts Gulf countries
Iran, Russia and China held their fifth joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman last month.
US forces strike Yemen oil port in ongoing campaign against Houthis
The attack is the first strike U.S. Central Command has publicly described in weeks.
Saddam Haftar’s visit to Ankara marks shift in Turkey’s Libya policy
The meeting comes shortly after reports that U.S. oil giant Chevron has expressed interest in exploring a 47,000 km² area south of Crete.
Qatar is in line to get US drones, bombs worth $2 billion
The Gulf nation's request for SeaGuardian drones had been pending for years.
Saildrone launches Red Sea naval drone hardened against GPS jamming
Electromagnetic interference is a widespread problem for forces in the area, as Houthi rebels target commercial vessels.
Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says
Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.
Libya, where US and Russia joust, could test Trump-Putin vibes
Libya has just had a training visit from a B-52 bomber as U.S. generals try to tempt local leaders to eject Russian forces.
Turkish submarine test-fires ‘Atmaca’ anti-ship missile
A critical aspect of the test was the submarine’s ability to launch the canister from its torpedo tubes.
China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast
The joint drills took place near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which in the past has seen Iran seize commercial ships.
