Middle East

The Middle East defence sector is expanding rapidly, with 2024 expenditures reaching over $240 billion. Saudi Arabia and Israel lead the investment, focussing on missile defence, drone warfare, and homegrown arms production. Advanced technologies, like laser-based systems, and rising exports signal a shift towards greater self-reliance and regional military competitiveness.

Iran Intercepts Israeli Strikes: Air Defenses Tested

Iran Intercepts Israeli Strikes: Air Defenses Tested

Iran Intercepts Israeli Strikes: Air Defenses Tested

Farhan Jawaid October 28, 2024

A Test of Advanced Air Defenses In a dramatic escalation, Iranian air defense successfully intercepted missiles launched...

France Swaps 12 Rafales for $3.2B in Oil

France Swaps 12 Rafales for $3.2B in Oil

France Swaps 12 Rafales for $3.2B in Oil

Farhan Jawaid October 25, 2024

Iraq is advancing its military capabilities through a pivotal deal with France, acquiring 12 Dassault Rafale fighter...

How ISIS Destroyed Turkey’s Leopard 2A4 Tanks

How ISIS Destroyed Turkey’s Leopard 2A4 Tanks

How ISIS Destroyed Turkey’s Leopard 2A4 Tanks

Farhan Jawaid October 24, 2024

The destruction of Turkish Leopard 2A4 tanks by ISIS during Operation Euphrates Shield in Syria (2016-2017) has...

Iran Used HAWK Missiles on F-14s in Iran-Iraq War F-14 Tomcat carrying MIM 23 HAWK

F-14 Tomcat carrying MIM 23 HAWK

Iran Used HAWK Missiles on F-14s in Iran-Iraq War

Farhan Jawaid October 23, 2024

The Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988) was one of the longest conventional wars of the 20th century, marked by...

Iranian Army Chief Qaani: Mossad Agent Allegations Iranian Quds Chief Esmail Qaani

Iranian Quds Chief Esmail Qaani

Iranian Army Chief Qaani: Mossad Agent Allegations

Farhan Jawaid October 15, 2024

In a shocking twist that has sent ripples through the geopolitical landscape, Iranian Brigadier General Ismail Qaani,...