Featured in YemenBYHoward AltmanDec 13, 2023ShareHouthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Miss Tanker In Red SeaThe USS Mason responded to the report that another commercial ship was fired upon near the Bab al Mandeb Strait. BYHoward AltmanDec 13, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanDec 11, 2023ShareCommercial Ship In Flames After Red Sea Missile AttackUSS Mason has responded to a distress call from the M/V Strinda that was struck near the Bab el-Mandab Strait. BYHoward AltmanDec 11, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanNov 20, 2023ShareHouthi Helicopter Raid On Ship In Red Sea Seen In New VideoThe video shows at least seven Houthi commandos leave a helicopter that landed on the Galaxy Leader then capture the bridge on Sunday. BYHoward AltmanNov 20, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanNov 15, 2023ShareU.S. Warship Shoot Down Of Drone Over Red Sea Leads To Conflicting AssessmentsUSS Thomas Hudner shot down a drone over the Red Sea but exactly what the drone’s intent was remains disputed. BYHoward AltmanNov 15, 2023ShareBYHoward AltmanOct 20, 2023ShareUSS Carney Shot Down More Missiles, Drones Over Longer PeriodUSS Carney swatted many more hostile targets launched from Yemen out of the sky over the Red Sea than originally understood. BYHoward AltmanOct 20, 2023ShareBYThomas NewdickJan 24, 2022ShareUAE F-16s Strike Ballistic Missile Launcher In Yemen In Retaliation To Another Barrage On Abu DhabiAir defenses in the Emirates knocked down two ballistic missiles fired from Yemen and the government has banned the use of most drones. BYThomas NewdickJan 24, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickJan 21, 2022ShareTHAAD Missile Defense System Has Made Its First Combat Kill Defending The UAEThe THAAD was used to down a Houthi ballistic missile during an attack launched against multiple Emirati targets earlier this week. BYThomas NewdickJan 21, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 17, 2022ShareDrones Suspected In Yemeni Rebels’ Multi-Target Attack On UAE (Updated)This is the first official confirmation that the Yemeni rebel group has struck inside the UAE. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 17, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2022ShareIranian-Backed Houthi Rebels Show Off Captured Saudi Weapons After Seizing Cargo ShipWhile Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched multiple attacks on ships over the years, actually seizing one is much rarer for the group. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 10, 2021ShareSaudi Arabia Is Running Out Of Patriot Missiles In Its Conflict With The HouthisThe Saudis need to restock their depleted Patriot Missile arsenal due to constant ballistic missile barrages from Houthi forces in Yemen. BYThomas NewdickDec 10, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 12, 2021ShareAir Force F-16 Carried Dragon’s Eye Radar Pod Alongside B-1 Bombers On Red Sea MissionThe advanced radar pod gives F-16s a major boost in target and surveillance capabilities that would be very valuable in this strategic region. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 12, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickNov 5, 2021ShareSaudis Cleared To Buy Hundreds More AMRAAM Missiles They’ve Been Using To Shoot Down DronesRoyal Saudi Air Force fighter jets have been using AIM-120 missiles to shoot down Houthi drones regularly for years now. BYThomas NewdickNov 5, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 6, 2021ShareEverything We Just Learned About The Fatal Iranian Drone Attack On A TankerThe use of small unmanned aircraft to attack the tanker M/T Mercer Street underscores the growing threat that drones pose on and off the battlefield. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 6, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2021ShareWatch A Saudi F-15 Fighter Swoop In Low To Blast A Houthi Rebel Drone Out Of The SkyThe action-packed clip underscores the immense expenditure of resources on the part of the Saudis to respond to these relatively low-cost threats. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 10, 2021ShareConstruction Of A Large Runway Suddenly Appears On Highly Strategic Island In The Red SeaPerim island is situated very close to Yemen in the narrowest portion of the heavily trafficked Bab Al Mandeb Strait. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 10, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 10, 2021ShareYemen’s Houthi Rebels Strike Airliner In New Drone Attack On Saudi AirportThe attack on the airport came less than a week after the U.S. stopped aiding the Saudi-led campaign against the Yemeni rebels. BYThomas NewdickFeb 10, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickJan 19, 2021ShareIsraeli Corvette Emerges With A Double Load Of Iron Dome Missiles As Potential Threats GrowIsrael has tested Iron dome on these ships before, but we’ve never seen two launchers on one of their decks, and the timing is also peculiar. BYThomas NewdickJan 19, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2020Share26 Killed In Barrage At Yemeni Airport Just As Newly-Minted Officials Were DeplaningThe brazen attack, which included multiple projectiles, came shortly after members of a new power-sharing government arrived from Saudi Arabia. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 14, 2020ShareExplosive-Laden Boat Strikes Oil Tanker In Saudi Arabian PortThe attack has the hallmarks of past operations by Iranian backed Yemeni-rebels and follows weeks of similar incidents in the region. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 14, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2020ShareOil Tanker In Red Sea Struck In Mine Attack With Similarities To Past Iranian StrikesThe ship was damaged above the waterline, which might indicate the use of a limpet mine, which Iran and its proxies have used in past tanker attacks. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 23, 2020ShareYemen’s Houthi Rebels Say They Struck Saudi Oil Facility With New Type Of Cruise MissileThe Houthi strike on Jeddah on the Red Sea came amid reports of a secret meeting between Saudi and Israeli officials elsewhere in the country. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 23, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayNov 18, 2020ShareMissile Defense Madness: Myth Of Perfect Patriots, Magic THAAD, And The ICBM ShieldThe reliability and capability claims attributed to anti-ballistic missile systems are getting way out of step with reality. BYTyler RogowayNov 18, 2020ShareBYThomas NewdickNov 6, 2020ShareThe Trump Administration Plans To Sell The United Arab Emirates Armed Reaper DronesAfter administration approved F-35s, a deal for maritime variants of the Reaper could be next for the UAE. BYThomas NewdickNov 6, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 9, 2019ShareEverything We Know About America’s Sword Blade Hellfire Missile And Its Latest TargetIt’s curious how secret this weapon is compared to how eager the U.S. military often is to promote the steps it is taking to reduce collateral damage. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 9, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019ShareU.S. Seizes Missile Parts Headed To Yemen Amid Reports Of New Iranian Threats (Updated)The U.S. may be considering deploying up to 14,000 additional military personnel to the Middle East in the near future to counter Iran’s moves. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareThe Strike On Saudi Oil Facilities Was Unprecedented And It Underscores Far Greater IssuesAir defense systems aren’t magic and many currently have serious limitations when it comes to spotting and engaging drones and cruise missiles. BYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareBYChris "Ox" HarmerDec 1, 2019ShareNavy Pilot Recounts The Secret Stalking Of North Korea’s Missile Laden Cargo Ship So SanThe 6,500-mile chase around the globe and the taking down of the Scud missile-filled So San from a Navy special ops helicopter pilot that was there. BYChris "Ox" HarmerDec 1, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 4, 2019ShareSaudi Troops Are Using This Huge Grenade Launcher Gun That Looks Like An Action Movie PropSaudi Arabia appears to be the first foreign customer for the Chinese-made weapon and its troops in Yemen seem to be the first to use it in combat. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 4, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 30, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels Trounce Saudi Force Amid Concerns Over The Kingdom’s Military CompetenceA top U.S. Army advisor to the Saudis had previously described high casualty rates and a worrying lack of capacity in the country’s National Guard. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2019ShareU.S. Destroyer Arrives Off Saudi Arabia Amid Plans To Bolster The Kingdom’s Air DefensesThe United States has also called on other nations to contribute to this and other efforts to deter Iranian aggression in the region. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 18, 2019ShareHere’s All The New Info You Need To Know In The Aftermath Of The Saudi Oil Facilities AttacksThe Saudis say their evidence shows Iran sponsored the strikes and that they did not originate in Yemen, but stopped short of blaming any group. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 18, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2019ShareEverything You Need To Know About The Attacks On Saudi Arabia’s Oil Facilities (Updated)The U.S. has disputed Yemeni rebels’ claims that they were responsible, while the Saudis also say the strikes originated outside Yemen. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareHere’s A Primer On What Is Going On With The Protests In IranA protest over the cost of eggs in Iran has morphed into broader political unrest that could potentially have major geopolitical ramifications. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudi Arabia Puts Textron’s Scorpion Light Attack Jet Through Its PacesCould the Kingdom be the adaptable jet’s first customer? BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels Shoot Down U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper Over YemenLoss comes amid a surge of drone strikes against Al Qaeda terrorists in the war-torn country. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels In Yemen Attacked Another UAE Ship and That’s All We Know For CertainWhatever the details, the Yemeni rebels continue to be a credible threat to military ships and commercial vessels operating in the region. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareFor the U.S. Navy, Iranian Harassment Is Risky Business As UsualDangerous engagements underscore growing tensions between the United States and an increasingly assertive Iran. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHumanitarian Cargo Contractor Secretly Supported U.S. Spec Ops in YemenNewly revealed relationship underscores the importance of private companies in America’s most shadowy counter-terrorism operations. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareAmerica’s Counter-Terrorism Fight in Yemen Is Entering a New PhaseBut how much the Trump administration will ultimately change things remains uncertain. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 13, 2019ShareYemen’s Houthi Rebels Are Now Striking Saudi Arabia With Cruise Missiles (Updated)The weapon is only the latest relatively advanced addition to the Iranian-backed rebel group’s already extensive missile and drone arsenal. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 13, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2019ShareSaudis Rescue Injured Iranian Sailor From Covert Mothership Supporting Yemeni RebelsSaudi Arabia said it treated the request for aid as a humanitarian issue even though it sees the ship as a threat to regional security. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2019ShareIran Rebuffs Trump’s Threat To ‘Officially End’ Them Amid Rocket Attack and U.S. Navy ExercisesBoth countries insist they want to avoid an outright conflict as they accuse each other of inflaming the situation. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareAllies Brush Off U.S. Warnings About Iran As Legislators Spar Over Threat Intel (Updated)Close allies appear to be very skeptical of U.S. intel on pending Iranian aggression while public evidence remains totally elusive. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2019ShareSecret Hellfire Missile With Sword-Like Blades Made Mysterious Strike On Terror Leader In SyriaWe were first to question the weapon used in the bizarre strike and now we know it has been used to strike high-value targets in five countries. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2019ShareOne of Saudi Arabia’s RE-3A Spy Planes Now Looks Just Like a U.S. Air Force RC-135The unique signals intelligence aircraft now has an elongated nose and other features that appear almost identical to the American Rivet Joint. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2018ShareA USAF C-17 Flew A Secretive Mission Into Yemen To Rescue Wounded Emirati Troops In 2017Congress may be debating pulling the plug on U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition in the country, but America’s own shadowy war will continue. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 19, 2018ShareLet’s Discuss The Murder Of Jamal Khashoggi And Its Geopolitical And Strategic RamificationsThe bizarre and tragic incident is jarring, but what comes next could have dramatic implications on an entire region. BYTyler RogowayOct 19, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2018ShareUAE Contracted An American Hit Squad to Kill Political Figures And More in YemenThe revelations expose a worrying new dimension to the conflict in Yemen and could have consequences outside that country. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 6, 2018ShareMarine Corps F-35Bs Have Arrived Off the Coast of Africa For The Very First TimeThe jets are there for training, not combat, but the deployment reflects the steady integration of the planes into routine Marine activities. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 6, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 1, 2018ShareIran To Practice Blockading Strait Of Hormuz As Saudis Say Mandeb Strait Is No Longer SafeAny serious Iranian attempt to shut down both passages simultaneously could be a nightmare scenario for international commerce, or worse. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 1, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 13, 2018ShareUSAF Reveals Details About Some Of Its Most Secretive Drone Units With New AwardsThe service gave out medals with a new “remote” operations device to one drone crew for their role in a controversial targeted strike. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 13, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 11, 2018ShareHouthi Rebels In Yemen Have Technical Trucks Armed With Vulcan CannonsThe fearsome combination looks like something out a post-apocalyptic action flick, but gives the group very real mobile firepower. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 11, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayJun 13, 2018ShareUAE Naval Vessel Attacked By Houthi Rebels Off Yemeni Coast During Amphibious OperationThe attack is one in what has become a long string of strikes by Houthi rebels on vessels transiting the Red Sea. BYTyler RogowayJun 13, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018SharePompeo’s 12 Demands For Iran Read More Like A Declaration Of War Than A Path To PeaceThe United States has effectively called for Iran to surrender all of its interests without explaining what happens when they don’t. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 18, 2018ShareCrazy Low-Flying Saudi C-130 Buzzes Right Over A Soldier On The Ground In YemenWhen they’re not hot-dogging, the planes are hauling troops, weapons, and even aid as part of Riyadh’s campaign against Iranian-backed rebels. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 18, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 2, 2018ShareUS Special Operators Scattered Across Yemen Might Soon Rely On Contractors To Rescue ThemWith its own search and rescue units under strain, the US military continues to lean heavily on private firms for casualty evacuations. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 2, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 3, 2018ShareYemen’s Houthi Rebels Reportedly Attacked a Saudi Oil Tanker in the Red SeaThe group suggested is would step up attacks on commercial ships in response to the Saudi-led coalition’s blockade of their last port. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 3, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 27, 2018ShareHouthis Film Attempted Downing Of UAE F-16s Amid Claims They’ve Gotten New Iranian MissilesThough the jets appear to have escaped unscathed, the Yemeni rebels appear to be increasingly able to challenge their opponents in the sky. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 27, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 25, 2018ShareRiyadh Just Came Under Ballistic Missile Attack Resulting In These Crazy VideosIn one video a missile fragment comes careening into the ground and in another a big salvo of Patriot missiles is seen being fired into the night sky. BYTyler RogowayMar 25, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 22, 2018ShareAircraft Attacked Over Yemen With R-27 Air-to-Air Missile Modified Into A SAMHouthi rebels have converted missile stocks intended for the country’s MiG-29s into surface-to-air missiles, possibly with the help of Iran. BYTyler RogowayMar 22, 2018ShareBYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickJan 8, 2018ShareHouthi Rebels Release FLIR Video Showing Shoot Down of Saudi F-15S Over Yemen (Updated)Militants repurposed an American made infrared sensor turret to track and film the Saudi Arabian fighter jet. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickJan 8, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayNov 5, 2017ShareMissiles, Purges, And A Suspicious Crash: A Crazy Weekend In The Saudi KingdomKing Salman aims to ensure that his son will wear the crown via a weekend full of power consolidation plays. BYTyler RogowayNov 5, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayJul 14, 2017ShareCatamaran Badly Damaged Off Yemen By Anti-Ship Missile Last Fall Appears In GreeceHSV-2 Swift’s story doesn’t appear to be over just yet. BYTyler RogowayJul 14, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 12, 2017ShareNaval Mines Are A Growing Threat Near The Mandeb StraitThey have already killed mariners operating in the area. BYTyler RogowayMay 12, 2017Share123
BYHoward AltmanDec 13, 2023ShareHouthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Miss Tanker In Red SeaThe USS Mason responded to the report that another commercial ship was fired upon near the Bab al Mandeb Strait. BYHoward AltmanDec 13, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanDec 11, 2023ShareCommercial Ship In Flames After Red Sea Missile AttackUSS Mason has responded to a distress call from the M/V Strinda that was struck near the Bab el-Mandab Strait. BYHoward AltmanDec 11, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanNov 20, 2023ShareHouthi Helicopter Raid On Ship In Red Sea Seen In New VideoThe video shows at least seven Houthi commandos leave a helicopter that landed on the Galaxy Leader then capture the bridge on Sunday. BYHoward AltmanNov 20, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanNov 15, 2023ShareU.S. Warship Shoot Down Of Drone Over Red Sea Leads To Conflicting AssessmentsUSS Thomas Hudner shot down a drone over the Red Sea but exactly what the drone’s intent was remains disputed. BYHoward AltmanNov 15, 2023Share
BYHoward AltmanOct 20, 2023ShareUSS Carney Shot Down More Missiles, Drones Over Longer PeriodUSS Carney swatted many more hostile targets launched from Yemen out of the sky over the Red Sea than originally understood. BYHoward AltmanOct 20, 2023Share
BYThomas NewdickJan 24, 2022ShareUAE F-16s Strike Ballistic Missile Launcher In Yemen In Retaliation To Another Barrage On Abu DhabiAir defenses in the Emirates knocked down two ballistic missiles fired from Yemen and the government has banned the use of most drones. BYThomas NewdickJan 24, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickJan 21, 2022ShareTHAAD Missile Defense System Has Made Its First Combat Kill Defending The UAEThe THAAD was used to down a Houthi ballistic missile during an attack launched against multiple Emirati targets earlier this week. BYThomas NewdickJan 21, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 17, 2022ShareDrones Suspected In Yemeni Rebels’ Multi-Target Attack On UAE (Updated)This is the first official confirmation that the Yemeni rebel group has struck inside the UAE. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 17, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2022ShareIranian-Backed Houthi Rebels Show Off Captured Saudi Weapons After Seizing Cargo ShipWhile Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched multiple attacks on ships over the years, actually seizing one is much rarer for the group. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 3, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 10, 2021ShareSaudi Arabia Is Running Out Of Patriot Missiles In Its Conflict With The HouthisThe Saudis need to restock their depleted Patriot Missile arsenal due to constant ballistic missile barrages from Houthi forces in Yemen. BYThomas NewdickDec 10, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 12, 2021ShareAir Force F-16 Carried Dragon’s Eye Radar Pod Alongside B-1 Bombers On Red Sea MissionThe advanced radar pod gives F-16s a major boost in target and surveillance capabilities that would be very valuable in this strategic region. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 12, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickNov 5, 2021ShareSaudis Cleared To Buy Hundreds More AMRAAM Missiles They’ve Been Using To Shoot Down DronesRoyal Saudi Air Force fighter jets have been using AIM-120 missiles to shoot down Houthi drones regularly for years now. BYThomas NewdickNov 5, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 6, 2021ShareEverything We Just Learned About The Fatal Iranian Drone Attack On A TankerThe use of small unmanned aircraft to attack the tanker M/T Mercer Street underscores the growing threat that drones pose on and off the battlefield. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 6, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2021ShareWatch A Saudi F-15 Fighter Swoop In Low To Blast A Houthi Rebel Drone Out Of The SkyThe action-packed clip underscores the immense expenditure of resources on the part of the Saudis to respond to these relatively low-cost threats. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 10, 2021ShareConstruction Of A Large Runway Suddenly Appears On Highly Strategic Island In The Red SeaPerim island is situated very close to Yemen in the narrowest portion of the heavily trafficked Bab Al Mandeb Strait. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 10, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 10, 2021ShareYemen’s Houthi Rebels Strike Airliner In New Drone Attack On Saudi AirportThe attack on the airport came less than a week after the U.S. stopped aiding the Saudi-led campaign against the Yemeni rebels. BYThomas NewdickFeb 10, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickJan 19, 2021ShareIsraeli Corvette Emerges With A Double Load Of Iron Dome Missiles As Potential Threats GrowIsrael has tested Iron dome on these ships before, but we’ve never seen two launchers on one of their decks, and the timing is also peculiar. BYThomas NewdickJan 19, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2020Share26 Killed In Barrage At Yemeni Airport Just As Newly-Minted Officials Were DeplaningThe brazen attack, which included multiple projectiles, came shortly after members of a new power-sharing government arrived from Saudi Arabia. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 14, 2020ShareExplosive-Laden Boat Strikes Oil Tanker In Saudi Arabian PortThe attack has the hallmarks of past operations by Iranian backed Yemeni-rebels and follows weeks of similar incidents in the region. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 14, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2020ShareOil Tanker In Red Sea Struck In Mine Attack With Similarities To Past Iranian StrikesThe ship was damaged above the waterline, which might indicate the use of a limpet mine, which Iran and its proxies have used in past tanker attacks. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 23, 2020ShareYemen’s Houthi Rebels Say They Struck Saudi Oil Facility With New Type Of Cruise MissileThe Houthi strike on Jeddah on the Red Sea came amid reports of a secret meeting between Saudi and Israeli officials elsewhere in the country. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 23, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayNov 18, 2020ShareMissile Defense Madness: Myth Of Perfect Patriots, Magic THAAD, And The ICBM ShieldThe reliability and capability claims attributed to anti-ballistic missile systems are getting way out of step with reality. BYTyler RogowayNov 18, 2020Share
BYThomas NewdickNov 6, 2020ShareThe Trump Administration Plans To Sell The United Arab Emirates Armed Reaper DronesAfter administration approved F-35s, a deal for maritime variants of the Reaper could be next for the UAE. BYThomas NewdickNov 6, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 9, 2019ShareEverything We Know About America’s Sword Blade Hellfire Missile And Its Latest TargetIt’s curious how secret this weapon is compared to how eager the U.S. military often is to promote the steps it is taking to reduce collateral damage. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 9, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019ShareU.S. Seizes Missile Parts Headed To Yemen Amid Reports Of New Iranian Threats (Updated)The U.S. may be considering deploying up to 14,000 additional military personnel to the Middle East in the near future to counter Iran’s moves. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareThe Strike On Saudi Oil Facilities Was Unprecedented And It Underscores Far Greater IssuesAir defense systems aren’t magic and many currently have serious limitations when it comes to spotting and engaging drones and cruise missiles. BYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019Share
BYChris "Ox" HarmerDec 1, 2019ShareNavy Pilot Recounts The Secret Stalking Of North Korea’s Missile Laden Cargo Ship So SanThe 6,500-mile chase around the globe and the taking down of the Scud missile-filled So San from a Navy special ops helicopter pilot that was there. BYChris "Ox" HarmerDec 1, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 4, 2019ShareSaudi Troops Are Using This Huge Grenade Launcher Gun That Looks Like An Action Movie PropSaudi Arabia appears to be the first foreign customer for the Chinese-made weapon and its troops in Yemen seem to be the first to use it in combat. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 4, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 30, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels Trounce Saudi Force Amid Concerns Over The Kingdom’s Military CompetenceA top U.S. Army advisor to the Saudis had previously described high casualty rates and a worrying lack of capacity in the country’s National Guard. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2019ShareU.S. Destroyer Arrives Off Saudi Arabia Amid Plans To Bolster The Kingdom’s Air DefensesThe United States has also called on other nations to contribute to this and other efforts to deter Iranian aggression in the region. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 18, 2019ShareHere’s All The New Info You Need To Know In The Aftermath Of The Saudi Oil Facilities AttacksThe Saudis say their evidence shows Iran sponsored the strikes and that they did not originate in Yemen, but stopped short of blaming any group. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 18, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2019ShareEverything You Need To Know About The Attacks On Saudi Arabia’s Oil Facilities (Updated)The U.S. has disputed Yemeni rebels’ claims that they were responsible, while the Saudis also say the strikes originated outside Yemen. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 16, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareHere’s A Primer On What Is Going On With The Protests In IranA protest over the cost of eggs in Iran has morphed into broader political unrest that could potentially have major geopolitical ramifications. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudi Arabia Puts Textron’s Scorpion Light Attack Jet Through Its PacesCould the Kingdom be the adaptable jet’s first customer? BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels Shoot Down U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper Over YemenLoss comes amid a surge of drone strikes against Al Qaeda terrorists in the war-torn country. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHouthi Rebels In Yemen Attacked Another UAE Ship and That’s All We Know For CertainWhatever the details, the Yemeni rebels continue to be a credible threat to military ships and commercial vessels operating in the region. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareFor the U.S. Navy, Iranian Harassment Is Risky Business As UsualDangerous engagements underscore growing tensions between the United States and an increasingly assertive Iran. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHumanitarian Cargo Contractor Secretly Supported U.S. Spec Ops in YemenNewly revealed relationship underscores the importance of private companies in America’s most shadowy counter-terrorism operations. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareAmerica’s Counter-Terrorism Fight in Yemen Is Entering a New PhaseBut how much the Trump administration will ultimately change things remains uncertain. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 13, 2019ShareYemen’s Houthi Rebels Are Now Striking Saudi Arabia With Cruise Missiles (Updated)The weapon is only the latest relatively advanced addition to the Iranian-backed rebel group’s already extensive missile and drone arsenal. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 13, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2019ShareSaudis Rescue Injured Iranian Sailor From Covert Mothership Supporting Yemeni RebelsSaudi Arabia said it treated the request for aid as a humanitarian issue even though it sees the ship as a threat to regional security. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2019ShareIran Rebuffs Trump’s Threat To ‘Officially End’ Them Amid Rocket Attack and U.S. Navy ExercisesBoth countries insist they want to avoid an outright conflict as they accuse each other of inflaming the situation. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareAllies Brush Off U.S. Warnings About Iran As Legislators Spar Over Threat Intel (Updated)Close allies appear to be very skeptical of U.S. intel on pending Iranian aggression while public evidence remains totally elusive. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2019ShareSecret Hellfire Missile With Sword-Like Blades Made Mysterious Strike On Terror Leader In SyriaWe were first to question the weapon used in the bizarre strike and now we know it has been used to strike high-value targets in five countries. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2019ShareOne of Saudi Arabia’s RE-3A Spy Planes Now Looks Just Like a U.S. Air Force RC-135The unique signals intelligence aircraft now has an elongated nose and other features that appear almost identical to the American Rivet Joint. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2018ShareA USAF C-17 Flew A Secretive Mission Into Yemen To Rescue Wounded Emirati Troops In 2017Congress may be debating pulling the plug on U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition in the country, but America’s own shadowy war will continue. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 19, 2018ShareLet’s Discuss The Murder Of Jamal Khashoggi And Its Geopolitical And Strategic RamificationsThe bizarre and tragic incident is jarring, but what comes next could have dramatic implications on an entire region. BYTyler RogowayOct 19, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2018ShareUAE Contracted An American Hit Squad to Kill Political Figures And More in YemenThe revelations expose a worrying new dimension to the conflict in Yemen and could have consequences outside that country. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 16, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 6, 2018ShareMarine Corps F-35Bs Have Arrived Off the Coast of Africa For The Very First TimeThe jets are there for training, not combat, but the deployment reflects the steady integration of the planes into routine Marine activities. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 6, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 1, 2018ShareIran To Practice Blockading Strait Of Hormuz As Saudis Say Mandeb Strait Is No Longer SafeAny serious Iranian attempt to shut down both passages simultaneously could be a nightmare scenario for international commerce, or worse. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 1, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 13, 2018ShareUSAF Reveals Details About Some Of Its Most Secretive Drone Units With New AwardsThe service gave out medals with a new “remote” operations device to one drone crew for their role in a controversial targeted strike. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 13, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 11, 2018ShareHouthi Rebels In Yemen Have Technical Trucks Armed With Vulcan CannonsThe fearsome combination looks like something out a post-apocalyptic action flick, but gives the group very real mobile firepower. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 11, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayJun 13, 2018ShareUAE Naval Vessel Attacked By Houthi Rebels Off Yemeni Coast During Amphibious OperationThe attack is one in what has become a long string of strikes by Houthi rebels on vessels transiting the Red Sea. BYTyler RogowayJun 13, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018SharePompeo’s 12 Demands For Iran Read More Like A Declaration Of War Than A Path To PeaceThe United States has effectively called for Iran to surrender all of its interests without explaining what happens when they don’t. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 18, 2018ShareCrazy Low-Flying Saudi C-130 Buzzes Right Over A Soldier On The Ground In YemenWhen they’re not hot-dogging, the planes are hauling troops, weapons, and even aid as part of Riyadh’s campaign against Iranian-backed rebels. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 18, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 2, 2018ShareUS Special Operators Scattered Across Yemen Might Soon Rely On Contractors To Rescue ThemWith its own search and rescue units under strain, the US military continues to lean heavily on private firms for casualty evacuations. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 2, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 3, 2018ShareYemen’s Houthi Rebels Reportedly Attacked a Saudi Oil Tanker in the Red SeaThe group suggested is would step up attacks on commercial ships in response to the Saudi-led coalition’s blockade of their last port. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 3, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 27, 2018ShareHouthis Film Attempted Downing Of UAE F-16s Amid Claims They’ve Gotten New Iranian MissilesThough the jets appear to have escaped unscathed, the Yemeni rebels appear to be increasingly able to challenge their opponents in the sky. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 27, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 25, 2018ShareRiyadh Just Came Under Ballistic Missile Attack Resulting In These Crazy VideosIn one video a missile fragment comes careening into the ground and in another a big salvo of Patriot missiles is seen being fired into the night sky. BYTyler RogowayMar 25, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 22, 2018ShareAircraft Attacked Over Yemen With R-27 Air-to-Air Missile Modified Into A SAMHouthi rebels have converted missile stocks intended for the country’s MiG-29s into surface-to-air missiles, possibly with the help of Iran. BYTyler RogowayMar 22, 2018Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickJan 8, 2018ShareHouthi Rebels Release FLIR Video Showing Shoot Down of Saudi F-15S Over Yemen (Updated)Militants repurposed an American made infrared sensor turret to track and film the Saudi Arabian fighter jet. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickJan 8, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayNov 5, 2017ShareMissiles, Purges, And A Suspicious Crash: A Crazy Weekend In The Saudi KingdomKing Salman aims to ensure that his son will wear the crown via a weekend full of power consolidation plays. BYTyler RogowayNov 5, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayJul 14, 2017ShareCatamaran Badly Damaged Off Yemen By Anti-Ship Missile Last Fall Appears In GreeceHSV-2 Swift’s story doesn’t appear to be over just yet. BYTyler RogowayJul 14, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 12, 2017ShareNaval Mines Are A Growing Threat Near The Mandeb StraitThey have already killed mariners operating in the area. BYTyler RogowayMay 12, 2017Share