Middle East Defense & Security

Executive Summary: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has established a multi-tiered control mechanism over the Strait of Hormuz — the conduit for …

Executive Summary: The United Arab Emirates has accused drones launched from Iraqi territory of targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, the Arab …

Executive Summary: Germany will deploy a Patriot air and missile defense battery to southeast Turkey starting late June 2026 for approximately six …

The deployment marks one of Pakistan’s largest overseas military commitments in recent years and signals a deeper Saudi-Pakistani defense alignment amid regional …

Executive Summary: Saudi Arabia reportedly carried out covert airstrikes inside Iran during the 2026 Middle East conflict, according to Reuters sources. The …

Executive Summary: On May 11, 2026, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems chairman Yuval Steinitz publicly confirmed that Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system …

Executive Summary: Iran has proposed transferring part of its highly enriched uranium stockpile to a third country while refusing U.S. demands to …

Executive Summary: Israel has approved a multibillion-dollar procurement plan to acquire advanced U.S.-built fighter jets, including additional F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The …

The Pakistan-Qatar defense pact entered a decisive phase this month. Senior Qatari and Pakistani officials held intensive discussions in Doha that officials …

U.S. Iran Blockade Pressure Continues During Ceasefire The Iran blockade remains a central pillar of U.S. strategy as Washington pressures Tehran during …