Middle East

Israel Says Army Has ‘Operational Control’ of Key Egypt-Gaza Corridor

The Israeli army said it had gained "operational control" over a strategic corridor along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.

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US Army Tests Portable ‘Dronebuster’ in Middle East

The US Army recently demonstrated the effectiveness of its “Dronebuster” portable counter-drone system in the Middle East.

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Iran Confirms Rare Talks With US on Escalating Regional Attacks

Iran has confirmed that it held indirect talks with arch foe the US in Oman despite the two countries having no diplomatic relations.

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US Air Force Deploys ULTRA Glider-Like Drone in Middle East

The US Air Force has for the first time deployed its Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft in the Middle East.

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US Military Needs Cheaper Ways to Neutralize Drones: Pentagon Official

The US military is being urged to find cheaper solutions to neutralizing unmanned aerial vehicles as the costs of firing counter-drone weapons are “too high.”

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US Forces in Middle East to Get Laser-Guided Counter-Drone Systems 

The US military has ordered MSI Defense Solutions’ laser-guided counter-drone systems to help defend American forces in the Middle East.

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Dutch Logistics Ship to Support EU’s Counter-Houthi Operations

The Netherlands will sail a logistics ship to support the EU's defensive maritime security operations in the Middle East from May to August.

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Israel Deploys C-Dome Defense System for First Time

Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted defense system, called the C-Dome, against a "suspicious" target that entered the country's airspace.

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Israel Announces Opening of Aid Routes Into Gaza

Israel will allow "temporary" aid deliveries via its border with the northern Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced, hours after a warning from US President Joe Biden.

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Israeli Army Withdraws From Al-Shifa: Hamas-Run Health Ministry

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said the Israeli military had withdrawn tanks and vehicles from Al-Shifa.

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