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.

Houthis Use Soviet Kub SAM to Down 13th MQ-9 Drone

Houthis Use Soviet Kub SAM to Down 13th MQ-9 Drone

Houthis Use Soviet Kub SAM to Down 13th MQ-9 Drone

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) January 1, 2025

Houthi forces in Yemen have reportedly shot down another MQ-9 Reaper drone used by the United States...

Saudi Arabia to Buy 100 KAAN Jets from Turkey

Saudi Arabia to Buy 100 KAAN Jets from Turkey

Saudi Arabia to Buy 100 KAAN Jets from Turkey

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) December 29, 2024

Saudi Arabia is said to be in talks to buy 100 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets from Turkey....

Iran Tests Unmanned Qaher-313 Stealth Jet

Iran Tests Unmanned Qaher-313 Stealth Jet

Iran Tests Unmanned Qaher-313 Stealth Jet

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) December 22, 2024

Iran has announced that they are now testing the Qaher-313 stealth fighter jet as an unmanned aircraft....

Israel’s F-35 Strikes Destroy Iran’s Air Defenses

Israel’s F-35 Strikes Destroy Iran’s Air Defenses

Israel’s F-35 Strikes Destroy Iran’s Air Defenses

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) December 9, 2024

The Might of Fifth-Generation Fighters Israel’s military actions against Iran late in October showcased how effective the...

Syrian Air Flight Vanishes: Is Bashar al-Assad Dead from Crash?

Bashar al-Assad

Syrian Air Flight Vanishes: Is Bashar al-Assad Dead from Crash?

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) December 8, 2024

Syrian Air Flight Goes Missing from Radar: Is Bashar al-Assad Dead from Plane Accident? A Syrian Air...

American Pilots Battle Iranian Drones Swarm in Darkness Iranian Drone Swarm

Iranian Drone Swarm

American Pilots Battle Iranian Drones Swarm in Darkness

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) November 23, 2024

American fighter pilots explain how they fought an overwhelming Iranian drone swarm in total darkness, showcasing exceptional...

Who Jammed the F-35 Over Iran? The S-300 or the Pentagon?

Who Jammed the F-35 Over Iran? The S-300 or the Pentagon?

Who Jammed the F-35 Over Iran? The S-300 or the Pentagon?

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) November 22, 2024

On October 25 and 26, 2024, tensions between Israel and Iran escalated as Israel launched a series...

Israel Unveils INS Drakon Submarine, Possibly Nuclear-Armed

Israel Unveils INS Drakon Submarine, Possibly Nuclear-Armed

Israel Unveils INS Drakon Submarine, Possibly Nuclear-Armed

Farhan J. Satti (Chief Editor) November 16, 2024

Israel has made a significant addition to its naval forces with the launch of the INS Drakon,...