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A top Iranian-backed militia leader was killed in a US. drone strike, likely using an RX9 "Flying Ginsu" missile.

Bladed Hellfire Missile Likely Killed Top Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Baghdad

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 8, 2024
Saudi Arabian officials have shared new details about the use of Patriot surface-to-air missile systems against Houthi threats in 2019, underscoring growing air and missile defense concerns around the world.

Saudi’s ‘Mad Minute’ Of Patriot Intercepts Shines Light On Growing Challenges

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Feb 6, 2024
Iranian backed militants executed a drone attack on a US base in Eastern Syria.

Iranian-Backed Militia Claims New Attack On U.S. Base In Syria

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 5, 2024
The U.S. is working to determine how much damage attacks on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria caused.

Everything We Know About The Aftermath Of Last Night’s Airstrikes

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 3, 2024
Image of US Strikes on target in eastern Syria.

U.S. Airstrikes Obliterated Munitions Storage Compound In Syria

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Feb 3, 2024
As they await looming retaliation strikes from the U.S., Iranian proxies have scattered.

Iranian Proxies Scatter Ahead Of Looming U.S. Retaliation Strikes

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 2, 2024
STANDARD MISSILE-6, SM-6 LAUNCH

Navy’s SM-6 Missile Used In Combat: Report

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Feb 1, 2024
Phalanx CIWS

Phalanx CIWS Downs Houthi Missile Dangerously Close To Destroyer: Report

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 1, 2024
Houthi SAM struck in Yemen.

U.S. Carries Out First Preemptive Strike On Houthi SAM

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 31, 2024
Khataib Hezbollah says it is pausing attacks on U.S. troops in the region.

Iranian-Backed Militia Group Wants A Timeout As U.S. Retaliation Looms

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 30, 2024
F-35 Turkey

F-35s Back On The Table For Turkey

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jan 30, 2024
The al-Shaddadi base in Syria was attacked by rockets Monday.

Another U.S. Outpost Attacked, Biden Admin Mulls Strike Options

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 29, 2024
Iranian proxy groups are already preparing for looming U.S. retaliatory attacks.

What Comes Next After Three Americans Were Killed In A Drone Attack In Jordan?

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 29, 2024
Three U.S. troops were killed and more than two dozen injured by an Iranian-backed militia drone strike on Tower 22.

Drone Attack In Jordan Kills Three American Troops (Updated)

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 28, 2024
USS Carney Defends Itself From Missile Attack, Tanker Reportedly Hit

USS Carney Defends Itself From Missile Attack, Tanker Reportedly Hit

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jan 26, 2024
F-16 sale to turkey

Turkish F-16 Deal Now Being Fast-Tracked By Biden Admin

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jan 25, 2024
Turkish Navy frigate TCG Istanbul at sea

Turkey’s First Domestically-Produced Frigate Has Entered Service

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Jan 24, 2024
Satellite imagery The War Zone has obtained from Planet Labs shows the aftermath of U.S. and U.K. strikes on Houthi targets at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen's capital.

Damage Analysis From Yesterday’s Strikes On Airport In Yemen’s Capital

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jan 23, 2024
Houthi Strikes by Typhoon fighters.

New Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen (Updated)

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 22, 2024
Israeli Merkava Mk 3 tanks have recently begun emerging with improved defensive features against drones and improvised explosive devices that use magnets to stick the hulls of armored vehicles.

Israeli Merkava Tanks Get Improved Anti-Drone, Magnet Bomb Defenses

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jan 22, 2024
Al Assad airbase was struck many militia projectiles on Jan 20, 2024

Massive Attack On Al Assad Air Base In Iraq, Airstrikes Hit Houthi Missiles (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 20, 2024
Houthi Anti-ship ballistic missile attack in Red Sea video capture.

Video Of Anti-Ship Missile Striking Ship During Red Sea Attack Surfaces

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 20, 2024
Super Hornets from the aircraft carrier Dwight David Eisenhower struck Houthi missile installations today.

Red Sea Ship Attacks Continue After Super Hornets Strike Missiles

By Howard Altman
Updated on Jan 19, 2024
Pakistani army soldiers travel on vehicles carrying ballistic missiles and a drone during the Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2016. Pakistan National Day commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution, when a separate nation for the Muslims of The British Indian Empire was demanded on March 23, 1940.

Pakistan Strikes Back At Iran, Targeting Militants Near Border

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jan 18, 2024
Red Sea

New Strike On Houthi Missiles In Yemen Launched By U.S.

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 18, 2024
Arleigh Burke firing SM-2 missile.

Red Sea Shoot-Downs Offer Hugely Valuable Lessons, Also Pose Big Intel Risk

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 17, 2024
Iran used its new Kheiber Shekan medium range ballistic missile for the first time during a strike in Syria on Monday.

Iran Executed Its Farthest Ballistic Missile Strike Ever With New Weapon

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
US Central Command has released pictures and information about missile parts and other materiel bound for Iranian-backed Houthi militants that it recently seized.

Yemen-Bound Missile Parts, Sensor Systems Seized In SEAL Raid

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
The U.S. struck four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles being prepared for launch Tuesday.

First Preemptive Strikes Against Houthi Missiles Preparing To Fire Launched By U.S.

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
U.S. and coalition facilities in Irbil, Iraq, have reportedly come under fire from Iranian ballistic missiles.

Iranian Ballistic Missiles Strike Facilities In Iraq

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 15, 2024
The M/V Gibraltar Eagle was hit by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile.

Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Container Ship In Gulf Of Aden

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 15, 2024
Houthis Threaten Reprisal Attacks On U.S. Bases In The Region

Houthis Threaten Reprisal Attacks On U.S. Bases In The Region

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 13, 2024
The U.S. struck a Houthi radar in Yemen early Saturday morning local time.

Navy Strikes Houthi Radar Site With Tomahawk Cruise Missile

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 13, 2024
Super Hornet Yemen

Red Sea Dangerous As Ever After Strikes, Shipping Industry Warns (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 12, 2024
Rare look at the upgraded cockpit in an Israeli F-15A.

F-15A ‘Baz’ Upgraded Cockpit Seen In Rare Israeli Air Force Photo (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jan 11, 2024
The U.S. struck four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles being prepared for launch Tuesday.

The Anti-Ship Missile Arsenal Houthis Are Firing Into The Red Sea

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jan 11, 2024
A Ministry of Defense photo shows Royal Navy personnel in action against a Houthi attack in the Red Sea.

Largest Attack On Red Sea Shipping To Date: What We Know

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jan 10, 2024
There are several reasons why the Saudis and other Arab nations won't join Operation Prosperity Guardian.

Retired Saudi Admiral On Why Arabs Won’t Join Red Sea Task Force

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 9, 2024
Evidence that Russia has begun using jet-powered Iranian Shahed-238 kamikaze drones in Ukraine has emerged. If true, this would present new challenges for Ukrainian defenders.

Russia May Have Started Using Jet-Powered Shahed Drones In Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jan 9, 2024
Pakistan is looking to buy FC-31 stealth fighters

China’s FC-31 Stealth Fighter Officially Being Sought By Pakistan

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jan 5, 2024
Houthis unleashed a drone boat in an attempted attack on Red Sea shipping.

Drone Boat Used In Attempted Red Sea Attack

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 5, 2024
U.S. drone strike kills top Iranian-aligned militia leader in Baghdad

U.S. Drone Strike Kills Iranian-Aligned Militia Leader In Baghdad

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 4, 2024
A French-owned, Malta-flagged container ship was targeted by Houthi missiles Tuesday.

Houthi Missiles Target French-Owned Container Ship In Red Sea (Updated)

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 3, 2024
MH-60 Red Ssa

After U.S. Navy Helicopters Sink Houthi Boats Are Strikes Next?

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Dec 31, 2023
Turkey's flying wing takes first flight

Turkey’s ANKA-3 Flying Wing Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Flies

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 28, 2023
Super Hornets from the aircraft carrier Dwight David Eisenhower struck Houthi missile installations today.

Super Hornets Score Aerial Kills Over Red Sea

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Dec 26, 2023
India Warship

Red Sea Attacks Continue, India Enhances Naval Posture (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 26, 2023
Destroyer US Navy

Cracks Form In New Naval Coalition, Drone Strikes Spread To Indian Ocean

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Dec 23, 2023
Every day, hundreds of ships transit the Red Sea with Ambrey armed security teams.

Inside The Private Security Forces Protecting Red Sea Shipping

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 21, 2023
Red Sea Task Force

Red Sea Maritime Coalition Much Bigger Than Originally Disclosed

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 20, 2023
U.S. officials are urging Israel to scale down its war against Hamas.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: U.S. Military Leaders Push For Scaled-Back Campaign

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 20, 2023
A new U.S.-led maritime coalition focused on protecting commercial shipping in and around the Red Sea from Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen has now been formally announced.

Red Sea Maritime Coalition Kicks Off As Tanker Hit By Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Dec 19, 2023
Video footage has emerged appearing to show the first use of the Spike FireFly loitering munition in the current conflict in Gaza.

Israel’s FireFly Urban Warfare Drone Spotted In Jenin

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 18, 2023
Why hasn't the US struck Houthi targets after anti-ship attacks in the Red Sea?

Why Hasn’t The U.S. Struck Back After Red Sea Anti-Ship Attacks?

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Dec 17, 2023
The USS Carney attacked a Houthi radar site in Yemen.

Newly Formed Operation Prosperity Guardian To Protect Red Sea Shipping

By Howard Altman
Updated on Dec 16, 2023
The Al Jasrah was one of two ships set ablaze in the Red Sea by the Houthis today.

Red Sea Peril Rises, Major Shippers Halt Mandeb Strait Transits

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 16, 2023
There are differences between Israel and the U.S. over when the shift to a lower-intensity campaign will begin.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ground Campaign Has “Many More Months To Go”

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 15, 2023
The Maersk Gibraltar came under attack by a Houthi missile Thursday.

Maersk Demands “Political Action” After Another Houthi Attack On Ship In Red Sea

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 14, 2023
New video footage from the ongoing conflict in Gaza offers an especially good look at Israel's Trophy active protection system in action helping to protect a Merkava tank under attack.

Merkava Tank’s Trophy Protection System Showcased In Hamas Video

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Dec 14, 2023
Ardmore Encounter Ship

Houthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Miss Tanker In Red Sea

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 13, 2023
Frictions are growing between Biden and Netanyahu.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Biden-Netanyahu Friction Increasing

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 12, 2023
The Norwegian-flagged M/V Strinda was hit by at least one missile fired from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.

Commercial Ship In Flames After Red Sea Missile Attack

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 12, 2023
The IDF said it used the Guided Supply airdrop system for the first time.

Guided Parachute System Used By Israel For First Time In Gaza

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 11, 2023
Israel says it has increased its attacks on Gaza.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: U.S. Vetoes U.N. Ceasefire Demand

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 8, 2023