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America's pier that is being used to deliver aid to Gaza broke free and is now being recovered.
Middle East

Gaza Aid Pier Lasted Less Than Two Weeks Before Breaking Apart

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 28, 2024

The US military has finished installing a floating pier for the Gaza Strip. It means officials are now poised to begin ferrying badly needed humanitarian aid into the enclave besieged over seven months of intense fighting in the Israel-Hamas war.
Middle East

U.S. Navy Completes Gaza Aid Pier, Deliveries Imminent (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on May 16, 2024

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) visits Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment, May 10. Throughout the ship’s seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, Carney successfully destroyed Houthi-launched weapons, including land attack cruise missiles, anti-ship ballistic missiles, and unmanned systems.
Red Sea

USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 13, 2024

Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft crew chiefs, assigned within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, prep an ULTRA aircraft for taxi across the flightline before an early morning takeoff at an undisclosed location, May 7, 2024. ULTRA is an unmanned aerial system capable of flight times up to 80 hours, providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to combatant commanders, with a smaller operational footprint than other UAS in its class.
UAE

Air Force’s ULTRA Long-Endurance Glider-Like Drone Is Now Operating In The Middle East

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 8, 2024

Boeing Pitches F-15EX For Saudi Arabian Fighter Competition
Saudi Arabia

Boeing Pitches F-15EX For Saudi Arabian Fighter Competition

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 3, 2024

The Navy needs more SM-3 surface to air missiles says Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.
Iran

More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 3, 2024

Israeli forces are shooting down large numbers of their own drones in friendly fire incidents, underscoring challenges the U.S. military will also have to contend with as uncrewed aerial systems become an ever more ubiquitous component of operations.
Israel

Israel Is Shooting Down A Lot Of Its Own Drones

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 2, 2024

Israel is mothballing its Patriot air defense systems, will Ukraine get them?
Israel

Could Ukraine Get Israel’s Mothballed Patriot Air Defense Batteries?

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 30, 2024

Despite an attack near the location where the U.S. is building a pier to pour aid into Gaza, the Pentagon is satisfied with security plans.
Israel

Despite Mortar Attack, U.S. Is Satisfied With Gaza Beachhead Security

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 26, 2024

The German Navy frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is headed home.
Red Sea

German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Mystery missile in Iraq.
Iraq

Mystery Weapon Appears In Iraqi Field After Israeli Strike (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Apr 20, 2024

A photo of a map of Iraq and Iran.
Iran

Israel Strikes Back (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Apr 19, 2024

F-15EX
Iran

F-15E Strike Eagle’s Defense Of Israel Bolsters The Case For F-15EX

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

Israeli launch of a Shavit-2 with the Ofek 13 satellite
Iran

Could Israel Use Conventionally-Armed Jericho Ballistic Missiles To Strike Iran?

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 16, 2024

An Israeli Air Force F-15I in its shelter armed with air-to-air missiles.
Iran

Intel From Saudi Arabia, UAE Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian Attack: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 15, 2024

The US Navy has put in a rush order for five new Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (EAGLS C-UAS) to help defend U.S. forces in the Middle East.
Middle East

Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 15, 2024

A variety of US and other foreign military assets, including US Navy Arleigh Burke class destroyers helped shoot down Iranian missiles and drones heading for targets in Israel.
Iran

Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 14, 2024

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Have Begun (Updated)
Iran

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Have Begun (Updated)

By The War Zone staff

Updated on Apr 14, 2024

Contested logistics in the pacific
Middle East

To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

The French Navy frigate Alsace has returned from its operational deployment to the Red Sea, with its commander describing what he says is an unprecedented degree of threat against shipping from Houthi drone and missile attacks. The words of Captain Jérôme Henry highlight the challenge being faced in the Red Sea since October last year and also raise questions about the wider readiness of European navies involved in Aspides — the European Union’s naval task force created to protect commercial shipping in the region.
Red Sea

French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Hezbollah has launched a new barrage of rockets and drones against targets in Israel as fears grow that a larger coordinated strike by Iran and/or proxies may be imminent.
Iran

Is Hezbollah’s Barrage On Israel Prelude To Much Larger Iranian Attack? (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Recently released pictures of a Bahraini Block 70 F-16D Viper undergoing testing in the United States show what one of these jets might look like one an actual combat mission.
Middle East

Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

New AIM-9X configuration for the super hornet and growler.
Middle East

F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Flying With Four AIM-9Xs From USS Eisenhower To Counter Drones

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

A missile is launched from the Sa'ar 6-class corvette during the series of live-fire tests of the naval version of its Iron Dome missile-defense system, called "C-Dome"at sea on February 21, 2022.
Israel

Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

The long-running question of whether Israel will finally buy a new batch of F-15 Eagle multirole fighters looks like it might be answered sooner rather than later. The latest reports out of Washington indicate that the Biden administration is now considering whether or not to move ahead with a deal, which would likely involve as many as 50 examples of the F-15IA — an Israel-specific variant of the F-15EX.
Israel

F-15 Sale To Israel Reportedly Ready To Close, Will Gaza Change That?

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 3, 2024

The Danish Armed Forces say one of the country's frigates shot down four Houthi drones during a recent Red Sea deployment. However, other reports say that the ship also suffered serious problems while in the region.
Red Sea

Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 3, 2024

Eliat Sa'ar 6 drone attack.
Iraq

Israel’s Most Advanced Warship Nearly Struck By Long-Range Attack Drone (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 1, 2024

The Navy has established a new forward-deployed MQ-4C detachment at NAS Sigonella in Italy.
Red Sea

MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 1, 2024

A German Mk 88A Super Lynx helicopter piloted by German military service members flies over the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while participating in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020 in the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2020. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 49th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.
Red Sea

German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

A Houthi drone pictured by a French naval helicopter shortly before being shot down
Red Sea

French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 20, 2024

Drone kill marks on F/A-18E Super Hornet from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Yemen

Navy Super Hornets Are Now Wearing Houthi Drone Kill Marks

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 19, 2024

Satellite imagery shows work starting a new jetty on the coast of the Gaza Strip as the U.S. military is working to establish a temporary pier to help provide humanitarian aid to residents there.
Israel

New Jetty Being Built Off Gaza Beach As Maritime Aid Missions Spin Up

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 15, 2024

Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding
Israel

Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 12, 2024

US and allied forces shot down at least 28 drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen today.
Red Sea

Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 10, 2024

Expeditionary transfer docks and JLOTS could be used to support a Gaza mission but not with risks.
Israel

This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

F-16 Block 70 about to head on its delivery flight to Bahrain.
Persian Gulf

First Block 70 F-16s Are Out For Delivery (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

The Barbados-flagged cargo ship True Confidence has been abandoned in the Gulf of Aden following apparent attack that reportedly left it on fire and with casualties among its crew.
Iran

Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

ITALIAN NAVY CAIO DUILIO
Red Sea

Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 4, 2024

German Navy frigate Hessen at sea
Iran

German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 28, 2024

Sea Viper missiles being loaded onto HMS Diamond
Red Sea

British Destroyer Rearming In Gibraltar, Heading Back To Red Sea

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

Russia has reportedly recieved hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles after years of negotiations, which could present a significant new threat to Ukraine.
Iran

Iran Just Delivered Hundreds Of Iranian Ballistic Missiles To Russia: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

TF-X FIRST FLIGHT
Turkey

Turkey’s Kaan Next-Generation Fighter Has Flown

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

US Navy destroyers have fired around 100 Standard series surface-to-air missiles against Houthi missiles and drones since October, according to a recent report.
Yemen

Navy Has Fired Around 100 Standard Series Missiles At Houthi Drones, Missiles: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 20, 2024

The crew of a Belize-flagged cargo vessel has been forced to abandon ship after a Houthi missile attack caused significant damage. This is just one of a flurry of new Houthi attacks in and around the Red Sea the past day or so.
Red Sea

Houthi Missile Strike Results In Crew Abandoning Damaged Cargo Ship

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 19, 2024

German frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is returning home.
Iran

European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 17, 2024

Iran ballistic missile fired from a container at sea.
Iran

Iran Fires Ballistic Missile From A Shipping Container At Sea

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)
Red Sea

Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 12, 2024

HMS Diamond's kill markings against drone
Red Sea

HMS Diamond Sports Kill Markings As It Pulls Into Gibraltar

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 12, 2024

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

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.
Iran

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.
Iran

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.
Iraq

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.
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.
Iran

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

STANDARD MISSILE-6, SM-6 LAUNCH
Red Sea

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS). (U.S. Navy)
Red Sea

Phalanx CIWS Downs Houthi Missile Dangerously Close To Destroyer: Report

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Armed rebels of the Iran-backed Houthi militia take part in a demonstration against the USA and Israel in January 2024 in Sanaa, Yemen.
Red Sea

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.
Iran

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

F-35 Turkey
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.
Iran

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.
Iran

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.
Iran

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
Yemen

USS Carney Defends Itself From Missile Attack, Tanker Reportedly Hit

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 26, 2024

F-16 sale to turkey
Turkey

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 25, 2024