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This Tiny Rafael System Gives UAVs Their Own Electronic Shield

Rafael has shrunk electronic warfare down to drone scale with “STORM SHIELD,” a self-protection system designed for unmanned aerial vehicles.

When Rifles Go Airborne: Iraq’s New Combat Drone Brings Rifle Firepower Aloft

A new multi-mission drone mounted with an infantry rifle has emerged as Iraq's latest push to pair all-day airborne surveillance with integrated firepower support.

Panama Canal Reaffirms ‘Neutrality’ Amid Mideast War

Panama reaffirmed on Tuesday the "neutrality" of its canal and the "need to preserve" maritime transit routes amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during the Middle East war.

Striking in Numbers: Baykar’s ‘Mosquito’ Swarm Flies Through GPS-Denied Terrain

Turkey is moving toward next-generation drone swarm operations with a new platform designed to fly through GPS-denied and electronically contested airspace.

Israel Army Says Soldier Killed in South Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Saturday that a soldier was killed the day before in southern Lebanon, where a ceasefire came into effect earlier this week.

Iran ‘Victorious’ in War With US, Speaker Says

Iran had been "victorious in the field" during weeks of war and had only agreed to a temporary truce with the US because its demands had been met, the Iranian parliamentary speaker said on Saturday.

Turkey ‘Optimistic’ Middle East Ceasefire Will Be Extended

Turkey remained "optimistic" that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US that expires on Wednesday, would be extended, allowing more time for talks between the sides.

Syria Says Foiled Cross-Border Attack by Assad Remnants, Hezbollah

Syria said security forces thwarted an alleged cross-border attack from the country's territory planned by remnants of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad and cells linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Israel Army Says Established ‘Yellow Line’ in Lebanon, as in Gaza

The Israeli military said Saturday it had established a "Yellow Line" demarcation in southern Lebanon, similar to the one separating its forces from territory still held by Hamas in Gaza

Lebanon President Says Working on ‘Permanent Agreements’ After Israel Truce

Lebanese President Aoun said his country was on the verge of a "new phase" of "permanent agreements", after the 10-day ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war went into force.

Strikes Kill Three Iranian Kurds in Northern Iraq: Opposition Group

Drone and rocket strikes in Iraq's Kurdistan region killed three Iranian Kurds, including two women fighters, an exiled opposition group said, blaming the attack on Iran.

Gaza Civil Defense Says Israeli Fire Kills Four, Including Child

Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli fire killed four people, including one child, in different locations across the Palestinian territory.

11 Nations Urge ‘Coordinated’ Economic Support Amid Mideast War

The finance ministers of 11 countries called for "coordinated emergency support" to help countries hit by disruptions from the war in the Middle East.

Iran Arrests Four Alleged Israeli Spies: State Media

Iran arrested four suspected Israeli spies as US officials discuss possible peace talks after US-Israeli strikes engulfed the Middle East in war.

Israel, Lebanon Agree to Direct Negotiations After ‘Productive’ Talks: US

Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct negotiations after "productive discussions" between the two sides in Washington, the US said on Tuesday.

Drone Strike Hits Iranian Kurds, One Killed: Exiled Group

A drone struck an Iranian Kurdish group on Tuesday, killing a woman in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, a party official told AFP.

Gaza Civil Defense Says Toddler Among 10 Killed in Israeli Strikes

Gaza's civil defense agency said that a toddler was among 10 people killed in separate Israeli strikes in the northern part of the Palestinian territory.

Iran Guards Threaten to Trap Enemies in ‘Deadly Vortex’ in Hormuz

Iran said on Sunday that security forces had the Strait of Hormuz shipping bottleneck under full control, warning that enemies would be trapped in a "deadly vortex" in the case of any miscalculation.

Ankara Says Israel Seeks to Declare Turkey ‘New Enemy’

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan said on Monday that Israel "cannot live without an enemy" and its government was now trying to portray Turkey as one.

Skydio to Supply USAF With Dock-Based ISR Drones for Mideast Air Bases

The US Air Forces Central has awarded Skydio a $9-million contract to deliver dock-based drone systems for securing US airbases across the Middle East.

Australian Leader to Address Nation on Middle East War

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make a rare address to the nation across television and radio networks on Wednesday, outlining Canberra's response to the Middle East conflict.

Canada PM Denounces Israel’s ‘Illegal Invasion’ of Lebanon

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday denounced Israel's deployment of troops against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as an "illegal invasion" that violates its "integrity and sovereignty."

Pentagon Seeks Rapid Delivery of Hardened Bunkers for Middle East Deployment

The US has sought market information on the delivery of prefabricated, hardened bunkers for US forces deployed in the Middle East.

Israeli Strike Kills Three Journalists in South Lebanon

An Israeli strike killed three journalists in south Lebanon, with Lebanese authorities denouncing the attack as a "war crime."