Middle East

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

F-35s for Saudi Arabia — Pentagon Green Light

F-35s for Saudi Arabia — Pentagon Green Light

F-35s for Saudi Arabia — Pentagon Green Light

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) November 8, 2025

Why this happens now F-35s for Saudi Arabia moved a step closer after the Pentagon approved a...

BREAKING: US Military Base in Damascus?

US Military Base in Damascus?

BREAKING: US Military Base in Damascus?

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

What the reported move actually means Multiple sources claim Washington is preparing a US military presence at...

IDF legal chief quits, arrested over Sde Teiman leak

IDF legal chief quits, arrested over Sde Teiman leak

IDF legal chief quits, arrested over Sde Teiman leak

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) November 4, 2025

Importance of this Case The Israeli military’s ex-top lawyer arrested over a high-profile leak has turned a...

Qatar Eurofighter Sale — Just Three Years After They Arrived

Qatar Eurofighter Sale — Just Three Years After They Arrived

Qatar Eurofighter Sale — Just Three Years After They Arrived

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) October 27, 2025

Doha’s rethink: capability vs coherence Qatar Eurofighter sale talk has surged after just three years of service....

UK Deploys Officers to Israel — Gaza Stabilisation Plan

UK Deploys Officers to Israel — Gaza Stabilisation Plan

UK Deploys Officers to Israel — Gaza Stabilisation Plan

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

Why the UK move matters The UK deploys military officers to Israel to embed with a US-led...

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 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...

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 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...