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.

Qatar Uses Layered US Defense to Stop Iranian Missile Strike

Qatar Uses Layered US Defense to Stop Iranian Missile Strike

Qatar Uses Layered US Defense to Stop Iranian Missile Strike

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

On June 23, Qatar successfully neutralised a wave of Iranian missile attacks using a multilayered air defense...

Russian Arms Industry Rebounds at Arab Defense Fair

Russian Arms Industry Rebounds at Arab Defense Fair

Russian Arms Industry Rebounds at Arab Defense Fair

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

The IDEX and NAVDEX defense fairs in Abu Dhabi have represented an important turning point for Russia’s...

Iranian new Majid air defense system downs Israeli IAI Heron Iranian Majid air defense system

Iranian Majid air defense system

Iranian new Majid air defense system downs Israeli IAI Heron

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) June 28, 2025

Iran’s military shot down an Israeli IAI Heron drone, serial number 298, along the Iran-Iraq border with...

Chinese Navy Monitors U.S.-Iran Conflict from Persian Gulf Waters Chinese Navy Spy Ships in Persian Gulf

Chinese Navy Spy Ships in Persian Gulf

Chinese Navy Monitors U.S.-Iran Conflict from Persian Gulf Waters

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) June 24, 2025

On 21 June 2025, reports emerged that China’s navy sent two advanced intelligence ships into the Persian...

Iran Strikes US Bases in Qatar and Iraq Iran Attack on Qatar and Iraq

Iran Attack on Qatar and Iraq

Iran Strikes US Bases in Qatar and Iraq

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) June 23, 2025

Iran launched missile attacks on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday, retaliating for the...

Israel’s Arrow Missile Shortage: Can the U.S. Help? ARROW 2 Missile

ARROW 2 Missile

Israel’s Arrow Missile Shortage: Can the U.S. Help?

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) June 21, 2025

On June 15, 2025, Iranian missiles rained down on Israel, triggering sirens across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem....

Isfahan Strike: Israeli Jets Destroy Two Iranian F-14s F-15 Tomcat

F-15 Tomcat

Isfahan Strike: Israeli Jets Destroy Two Iranian F-14s

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) June 17, 2025

The Israeli Air Force launched precision strikes against an Iranian military base outside Isfahan, Iran, and destroyed...

Iron Dome Hits 30% of Iran’s Ballistic Missiles Iron Dome intercepting incoming projectiles.

Iron Dome intercepting incoming projectiles.

Iron Dome Hits 30% of Iran’s Ballistic Missiles

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

On a dramatic June night in 2025, Iranian missiles lit up Israel’s skies, targeting military and civilian...