Middle East Defense & Security

■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► The United States has deployed 12 F-22 Raptor fighter jets to southern Israel. ► The …

■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► Russia has reportedly delivered six Mi-28NE attack helicopters to Iran. ► The Mi-28NE is the …

■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► The Israel Defense Forces conducted overnight strikes in southern Lebanon. ► Targets included weapon storage …

The US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva entered their second round on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as Washington and Tehran seek to curb …

Saudi Unveils Baby Raptor Counter-Drone Interceptor At WDS 2026 At the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia showcased a new …

Saudi Arabia Unveils Truck-Mounted VL-MICA Air Defense System at WDS 2026 At the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia unveiled …

Iran Broadcasts Khorramshahr-4 Missile Footage, Claims Operational Readiness Iran’s state-aligned media broadcast footage this week of its Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile, with Tehran …

Israel has formally requested operational freedom from the United States to conduct potential independent military action against Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear …

Escalating Military Posture in Strategic Theater The US Middle East air defenses are undergoing significant reinforcement as the Pentagon positions advanced missile …

France Develops Fury 120 Interceptor to Counter Shahed-Type Drones France has revealed the Fury 120 interceptor drone, a jet-powered unmanned system designed …