Royal Air Force fields APKWS guided rockets on Typhoon fighters for low cost counter-drone missions
The UK Ministry of Defence has deployed Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets on Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets operating in the Middle East to provide a lower-cost option for countering drone threats.
UK tests new Skyhammer interceptor missiles in Jordan to strengthen defence against drone threats in Middle East
The United Kingdom has successfully tested new British-built Skyhammer interceptor missiles and launchers in Jordan, aiming to enhance protection against drone attacks for UK forces and Gulf partners.
USS Gerald R. Ford enters Red Sea after Suez transit, joining multiple U.S. naval groups in Middle East operations
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is now operating in the Red Sea under U.S. Central Command, according to defense officials.
USS George H.W. Bush deploys with Carrier Strike Group as U.S. Navy reinforces presence in ongoing Middle East operations
The United States has deployed USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier to the Middle East as part of its ongoing military operations.
U.S. F-35 fighter damaged in suspected Iranian air defense fire, makes emergency landing at Middle East Base
A U.S. F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at a U.S. air base in the Middle East after sustaining damage believed to be caused by Iranian fire, according to sources cited by CNN.
UK Government mobilises defence industry to support Gulf allies as Iranian attacks intensify across the region
The United Kingdom has stepped up efforts to support Gulf partners facing Iranian attacks by convening defence industry leaders to explore rapid assistance measures.
Zelenskyy warns Ukraine may face Patriot missile shortage as Middle East conflict strains air defence supplies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine could face a shortage of air defence missiles as the war in the Middle East affects global military stockpiles.
Australia deploys E-7A Wedgetail early warning aircraft to Gulf to help secure regional airspace and protect civilians
The Australian Government has announced the deployment of an E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft to the Gulf as part of defensive military assistance to regional partners.
Patriot missile use in Israel–Iran conflict exceeds total interceptors supplied to Ukraine
Countries in the Persian Gulf region and Israel used more Patriot interceptor missiles in the first days of the war with Iran than Ukraine received during the entire period of Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to reporting cited by The New York Times.
Trump rejects UK offer to send aircraft carriers to Middle East amid Iran conflict
“The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to […]
UAE condemns Iranian missile attacks as violations of sovereignty and international law
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned what it described as blatant Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several brotherly nations in the region.
U.S. and Israel launch sweeping strikes on Iran as Trump announces major combat operations and urges regime change
“A short time ago, the United States military began major combat operations in Iran,” Trump said in a video posted […]