Middle East

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The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said the Israeli military had withdrawn tanks and vehicles from Al-Shifa.

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Iraq Seeks New Anti-Aircraft Weapons

Iraq is in the process of procuring new anti-aircraft weapons to bolster its air defenses amid escalating threats in the region.

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Fincantieri to Support Qatar’s Naval Training

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support military training of the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces.

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Israel Army Says About 4,500 Hezbollah Targets Hit in Five Months

The Israeli army said it hit about 4,500 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and Syria over the past five months, killing 300 of the group's fighters and wounding more than 750.

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Chinese, Russian Warships Join Naval Exercise With Iran

Chinese and Russian warships have entered Iranian territorial waters for a joint naval exercise with Iran, state media reported Tuesday.

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Navantia Delivers Final Avante 2200 Corvette to Saudi Arabia

The Royal Saudi Navy has taken delivery of its fifth and final Avante 2200 corvette from Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia.

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