80 Hours of Continuous Surveillance: Meet the Air Force’s Newest Asset
US Air Force’s ULTRA recon drone transforms ISR with 80-hour flights, ensuring cost-effective surveillance in the Middle East.
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US Air Force’s ULTRA recon drone transforms ISR with 80-hour flights, ensuring cost-effective surveillance in the Middle East.
The death of Raisi opens a rare window for the CIA and Mossad to exploit Iran’s internal chaos, potentially shifting the balance of power in the Middle East while both American and Israeli leadership struggle with their own crises.
In the paradoxical quest for Palestinian statehood under Hamas, any hope for peaceful coexistence is extinguished by their relentless drive to obliterate Israel, perpetuating an endless cycle of violence and despair.
The MQ-9 Reaper was reportedly shot down over northern Iraq by an Iranian missile in January, prompting concerns about the future of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Barkan 2 marks a paradigm shift in military tech—autonomous, versatile, and armed with loitering munitions, shaping the future of warfare.
Deterrence remains a potent force in international security against nation-states like Iran but fails against nonstate terrorist actors such as Hamas, who remain undeterred by traditional threats due to their suicidal ideology and elusive leadership.
Despite challenging weather conditions, U.S. Central Command remains steadfast in its mission to construct a critical humanitarian aid pier in Gaza, ensuring aid delivery continues smoothly.
For now, the regional conflict between Israel and Iran will be a tit-for-tat Cold War, primarily using Lebanon, Syria, and the Palestinian Territories as a battleground. Still, one costly direct action could ignite the Middle East and international community in a way not seen since the rhetoric of the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
Despite initial reports of imminent delivery, uncertainty surrounds Iran’s potential acquisition of Su-35 fighter jets from Russia.
Israel and its allies successfully countered a massive Iranian missile barrage in a Saturday night attack with advanced defense systems.
The streets of Tehran erupted in celebrations as the Iranian Revolutionary Guards launched a historic and unprecedented aerial assault on Israel, marking a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict.
Unveiled at World Defense Show 2024, the JAIS Mk2 represents a leap in armored tech, offering unmatched protection and versatility in combat.