Middle East

The Middle East defence sector is expanding rapidly, with 2024 expenditures reaching over $240 billion. Saudi Arabia and Israel lead the investment, focussing on missile defence, drone warfare, and homegrown arms production. Advanced technologies, like laser-based systems, and rising exports signal a shift towards greater self-reliance and regional military competitiveness.

Qatari Air Force Facility in Idaho — Training and Interoperability

Qatari Air Force Facility in Idaho

Qatari Air Force Facility in Idaho — Training and Interoperability

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) October 11, 2025

Why this matters now The Qatari Air Force facility at the Idaho base reflects a deeper, longer-term...

Saudi Arabia’s UAS Push — Baykar and PAC Localisation Saudi Arabia’s UAV Push — Baykar and PAC Localisation

Saudi Arabia’s UAV Push — Baykar and PAC Localisation

Saudi Arabia’s UAS Push — Baykar and PAC Localisation

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) October 7, 2025

Overview Saudi Arabia is moving fast towards drone localisation. It is partnering with Baykar in Türkiye and...

Copying the Shahed Drone — Why Low-Cost Swarms Now Matter

Shahed Drone

Copying the Shahed Drone — Why Low-Cost Swarms Now Matter

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) September 26, 2025

What the “Shahed model” really optimises Iran’s Shahed one-way attack drones trade exquisite performance for ruthless economics....

Saudi–Pakistan Mutual Defense Pact Signed

Saudi–Pakistan Mutual Defense Pact Signed

Saudi–Pakistan Mutual Defense Pact Signed

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) September 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have formalized a new security accord that both capitals describe as a mutual...

US Military Notified Trump Before Israel’s Doha Strike

US Military Notified Trump Before Israel’s Doha Strike

US Military Notified Trump Before Israel’s Doha Strike

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) September 12, 2025

Overview The US military notified Trump before the Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha, according to on-record...

KC-46A and $1.5B Armour Plan Boost Israel’s Power KC-46A refueler

KC-46A refueler

KC-46A and $1.5B Armour Plan Boost Israel’s Power

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) August 29, 2025

Strategic Shift in Israel’s Defence Posture Israel plans to acquire additional KC-46A refuelers and invest $1.5 billion...

Shahed Drone Navigation Brain Now Sells Online

Shahed Drone Navigation Brain Now Sells Online

Shahed Drone Navigation Brain Now Sells Online

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) August 16, 2025

A key navigation brain for Shahed-series attack drones has appeared on a major Chinese e-commerce platform, drawing...

Iranian TV Exposes Identity of Israeli Female Pilot IAF F-15

IAF F-15

Iranian TV Exposes Identity of Israeli Female Pilot

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) August 5, 2025

In a provocative broadcast, Iranian state television openly identified a female Israeli Air Force pilot, publishing intimate...