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The shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire is breaking down over increasing attacks and Israel's push into Lebanon.
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire On The Brink After Tit-For-Tat Attacks (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 1, 2026

Israeli troops are turning to fishing nets for protection against Hezbollah FPV drones.
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Israeli Troops Turn To Fishing Nets For Protection Against Hezbollah FPV Drones

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 27, 2026

The commander of U.S. Central Command dismissed reports Iran retains most of its missiles and launchers.
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CENTCOM Commander Dismisses Reports That Iran Retains Most Of Its Missile And Drone Arsenal (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 15, 2026

Israel has signed a contract with Cyclone, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems, to develop and integrate an extended-range capability for the F-35 “Adir” fighter aircraft.
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Israel’s F-35s Are Getting External Fuel Tanks

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 14, 2026

Facing with a growing threat from Hezbollah, the IDF is building its own drone factory.
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Israel Building Factory To Pump Out Its Own FPV Drones

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 13, 2026

Israel’s first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker — now given the Hebrew name Gideon, after a biblical judge and military leader — has completed its first flight in the United States, with delivery expected soon. As we have discussed in the past, new tankers and additional refueling capacity are something the Israeli Air Force increasingly needs.
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Israel’s First KC-46 Tanker Is Now Flying

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 4, 2026

As it continues its very high tempo of operations in the Middle East, the Israeli Air Force is set to get two new fighter squadrons, one each of the F-15IA and the stealthy F-35I Adir. While the numbers involved were not stated, the IAF has recently bolstered its fighter inventory in the form of 25-aircraft squadrons. This is almost certain to be the case here, too, which would provide the service with an eventual total of 100 F-35Is and 50 F-15IAs.
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Israel To Buy Extra F-15IA And F-35I Squadrons

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 3, 2026

The IDF is now using netting on vehicles to protect against Hezbollah FPV drones.
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Israel Now Using Netting To Protect Combat Vehicles Against Scourge Of Hezbollah Drones

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 30, 2026

Hezbollah is stepping up its FPV attacks on the IDF.
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Hezbollah Ramping Up FPV Drone Attacks On IDF In Lebanon

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 10, 2026

What we are seeing with Iran's attacks on Israel with ballistic missiles with cluster warheads could have significant implications for future conflicts elsewhere, including in the Pacific region.
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Iran Is Piercing Israel’s Ballistic Missile Defenses With High Altitude Cluster Warhead Releases

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 4, 2026

A B-52 bomber lands at RAF Fairford on March 9, 2026 in Fairford, England. Four U.S. B-1 Lancer bombers arrived at RAF Fairford on Friday following the UK Prime Minister's decision to allow "defensive" access to UK bases for strikes against Iranian missile sites, reversing an earlier policy refusal that caused friction with President Donald Trump.
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B-52s Arrive At U.K. Base As Air Campaign Over Iran Grinds On (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Updated on Mar 9, 2026

Less than a week into Operation Epic Fury, we have seen a wide variety of munitions used by the U.S. and Israeli military and have previously looked at how their employment has involved as the conflict has progressed. We have also gotten a look at an apparently mysterious version of the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) in Israeli Air Force (IAF) service.
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Israeli F-16 Appears Carrying A Mysterious Precision Bomb

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Mar 7, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is unwilling to negotiate with Iran unless it surrenders unconditionally.
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Trump Demands “Unconditional Surrender,” Iran Says Bring On The Ground Invasion (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Mar 6, 2026

For the first time, an F-35 has shot down a crewed aircraft in combat. According to the Israeli military, an Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-35I Adir brought down an Iranian Yak-130 Mitten combat trainer over Tehran.
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Israeli Air Force First To Claim F-35 Air-To-Air Kill Of A Crewed Aircraft

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 4, 2026

Iran appears to be increasingly focusing its retaliatory attacks against energy production infrastructure in Gulf Arab States.
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Gulf Arab States Under Pressure As Iranian Attacks Grind On (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Updated on Mar 4, 2026

The joint U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran has entered day three.
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War With Iran Now In Its Third Day

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Updated on Mar 2, 2026