


Israel says Iran launched more missiles and pledges response
Israel said it had identified missiles launched from Iran into its airspace less than three hours after the ceasefire went into effect.

Mideast Africa
Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar
Qatar said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported.

Vendors flock to the United Arab Emirates to sell naval drones
The emphasis on uncrewed maritime systems serves to plug manpower shortages and capability gaps.

Iron Dome unsuitable as missile shield for US or Europe, officials say
The name Iron Dome, and President Trump's use of it, has led to confusion, according to developer Rafael.

UAE’s island-based weapons range gets an upgrade for drone practice
The site’s expansion will include the construction of a secondary 1.2-kilometer runway to support unmanned aerial systems’ take-off and landing.

GM Defense boosts Mideast footprint with Edge military vehicle tie-up
The General Motors subsidiary will work on the project with NIMR Automotive, an arm of the Emirati defense conglomerate, and gauge the regional market.

General Atomics eyes ‘huge’ MQ-9 sale to Saudi Arabia
Under Trump, one drone executive sees big business in the Gulf region.

Russian arms makers make big showing at Arab defense fair
Isolated by the war on Ukraine, Russia has sent its cadre of state-owned defense companies for a big footprint at the IDEX defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

As Israel fields Iron Beam, Gulf states are pining for the technology
“There has been a shared interest in so far as most would want to have them, they are high on the priority list of most regional states," one expert said.

Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria’s coast, its broadcast recorded
The incident provides an unusual peek inside Russia’s fleet of spy ships that NATO nations are watching closely due to concerns of underwater sabotage.

US conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia
It marks the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term.
