Middle East

US Navy Says Seizes 2,000 AK-47s en Route From Iran to Yemen

The US Navy said it had seized more than 2,000 assault rifles smuggled on a fishing boat along a maritime route from Iran to Yemen.

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Israel Air Force to Receive New F-16 Training Center

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $180-million contract to develop an F-16 mission training center for the Israeli Air Force.

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US Navy Completes AI, Unmanned Systems Drill in Arabian Gulf

The US Navy has completed a three-day maritime exercise involving artificial intelligence and unmanned systems in the Arabian Gulf.

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S. Korea Considers Acquiring Advanced Israeli Drone Detection System

South Korea is reportedly considering purchasing an advanced Israeli-made drone tracking system.

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Syria Kurds Say Arrested More Than 100 IS Suspects

The Syrian Democratic Forces said they had arrested more than 100 "terrorists" in operation against Islamic State group militants.

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Rafael Unveils New Tactical Capabilities of SPYDER Air Defense System

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled new tactical capabilities of its surface-to-air Python 5 and Derby air defense missile system.

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Two Rockets Target US Army Base in Eastern Syria: CENTCOM

Two rockets were fired at an army base in eastern Syria hosting a US-led anti-jihadist coalition, causing no casualties or damage, the US military said.

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Future Turkish Amphibious Assault Ship ‘TCG Anadolu’ Undergoes Sea Acceptance Trials

The TCG Anadolu is the Turkish Navy’s largest warship and will be its first unmanned aerial vehicle carrier ship.

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Iranian Revolutionary Guard Shot Dead in Tehran: State Media

A member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards was shot dead outside his house in Tehran, state media reported.

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Iranian Drone Strikes Mock Israeli Naval Base in Military Drill

An Iranian combat drone struck a mock Israeli naval base and naval ship during a recent military drill.

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