Israel reports alarming growth in Hezbollah’s naval capabilities

Despite the economic and political burdens hindering Hezbollah, the growing strength of its naval assets is challenging Israel's supremacy at sea

Saudi Arabia inks arms deal with Spain to strengthen naval forces

Riyadh has increased its efforts in cooperation with nations across the globe as Saudi leaders look to move away from the kingdom's US dependency

Iran drastically increases civil defense capabilities

The increase in civil defense capabilities is the latest effort to prepare Iran for possible attacks due to increased tensions with the US and Israel

US begins ‘largest ever’ naval drills in the Red Sea alongside regional allies

For the first time ever Israel will participate in naval drills with several nations it does not have formal relations with, such as Saudi Arabia and Oman

Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan to stage joint naval exercises

The drills will take place mere months before joint maritime exercises scheduled between Iran, Russia and China

Why is Egypt’s Navy commanding a NATO-led coalition in the Red Sea?

In recent years Egypt has been developing and strengthening its navy in and around the Red Sea, but this is arguably part of a broader US strategy for the region.

Israeli military plan to occupy Yemen’s Socotra Island in UAE-built facilities: Report

The island is situated near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, considered strategic for the passage of Israeli nuclear-armed submarines

Israel inks multi-billion submarine deal with Germany ahead of corruption probe

In the coming days, the occupation cabinet will discuss forming a commission into corruption in the acquisition of submarines and other warships under former PM Netanyahu

Iranian Navy ships dock in Brazil despite US concerns

One of the Navy ships is reportedly equipped with anti-ship cruise missiles, torpedoes, and naval guns

IRGC Navy holds military drills in Persian Gulf

The IRGC tested various classes of its naval missiles, smart subsurface unmanned systems, bomber drones, and it's helicopter weaponry

UK doubles down on military alliance with Saudi Arabia

British arms manufacturers are seeking increased cooperation with Saudi Arabia, despite the atrocities committed in Yemen

Lebanese President accuses PM of delaying new government formation

Aoun remarked that he had not seen a constitutional law that prevents the resignation of Mikati's government

Lebanon and Israel sign maritime border agreement

Lebanon rejected the Israeli claim that the agreement serves as an official Lebanese recognition of Israel

US threatens peace in Cyprus by lifting arms embargo

Cyprus fears Turkey might drag it into a conflict if tensions with Greece in the Aegean Sea lead to war

Hezbollah’s drones: No more safe skies for Israel

Revolutions in drone warfare by Lebanon’s resistance will have serious ramifications for the security of Israel’s airspace and infrastructure.

Time for Palestine to claim its stolen gas

Hezbollah has threatened Israel with war if Lebanon is not allowed to exploit its share in the Karish gas field. Now, the Palestinian resistance may do the same over their “stolen gas” off the Gaza Strip.

Death by a thousand cuts: where is the west’s Ukraine strategy?

The pounding, daily western narratives on 'Ukrainian wins' and 'Russian losses' underpins the lack of an actual, cohesive Grand Strategy against Moscow.

Second oil ship seized by Saudi Arabia arrives in Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition has continuously seized UN-authorized ships carrying fuel and goods sent to assist the dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen

Blood and oil: why Saudi Arabia will be bombed until the siege on Yemen is lifted

Riyadh refused Washington's pressure to increase oil production, then faced blistering attacks on its oil facilities and infrastructure from Yemen. Under increasing pressure to end its siege on Yemen, what will the Saudis do?

Testing the waters: Could Turkey’s Russian relations sink over Ukraine?

Neither friend nor foe, Turkey and Russia have backed opposing sides in several regional conflicts, yet managed to avoid direct confrontation. Now the Ukraine crisis poses a serious challenge.

US Navy launches new drone task force to patrol West Asia’s waterways

The newly announced drone fleet will begin operating at a time when tensions are escalating between regional powers

Will Yemen test the limits of Israel–UAE strategic synergy?

The extent and limitations of a UAE geopolitical response to Ansarallah attacks will be the Abraham Accords' real litmus test for Israel's Iran war hawks

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unveil new weapons on second day of five-day military drills

The drills aim to increase the capacity of the IRGC to defend the country from external aggressors

Israel announces completion of 65 km ‘iron wall’ on Gaza border

Construction on the high-security barrier began following the 2014 siege on Gaza

38 British watchtowers span Lebanon’s borders: Who are they really watching?

Ostensibly built to monitor ISIS, the UK erected dozens of watchtowers along the Lebanese-Syrian border. But ISIS is long gone, so who are they really watching?

Why a checkmate is looming for Saudis in Yemen

The mood has shifted in Yemen and the Saudis are eager for an exit. What has changed on the Yemeni ground to warrant this shift?