Middle East

Mar- 2025 -

25 March

Teledyne FLIR to Supply Long-Range Surveillance Systems to Saudi Arabia

Teledyne FLIR has secured a $7.8-million contract to deliver long-range thermal surveillance systems and associated support services to Saudi Arabia.

25 March

Middle East

Joe Saballa

Israel’s Iron Dome Completes ‘Advanced’ Interception Tests With ELTA’s MMR Radar

Israel has conducted advanced interception tests of its renowned Iron Dome air defense system, utilizing ELTA Systems’ cutting-edge Multi-Mission Radar.

25 March

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Strikes Syria Bases Again Despite EU Warning

The Israeli army struck two military bases in central Syria, a day after the EU’s foreign policy chief warned of regional escalation.

17 March

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Blast From Suspected Old Bomb in Syria Kills 16

A massive explosion believed to have been triggered by a scrap dealer handling an old bomb killed at least 16 people in Syria, civil defense officials said Sunday.

17 March

Middle East

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 6, 2025) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on Feb. 6, 2025. NSA Souda Bay provides logistical and operational support to the components of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, which arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean after two months of combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Eder)

Staff Writer With AFP

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attacks on Carrier Group After US Strikes

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have twice attacked an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours, calling it retaliation for deadly US strikes.

16 March

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says Told US Not to ‘Use Force’ in Yemen and Begin Dialogue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his US counterpart Marco Rubio in a phone call Saturday that all sides should refrain from the "use of force" in Yemen.

16 March

Middle East