Iran begins military drone drills to show ‘power’
Iranian army displayed its first division of ships and submarines capable of carrying armed drones in July when US President Joe Biden was touring the Middle East.Israel warns Hezbollah attack on gas field may spark war
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has warned Hezbollah that any attack on its gas assets could set off war, after Hassan Nasrallah threatened to “sever” Israel’s hands if it taps a disputed offshore field. Last month, Israel said that it had downed three drones launched by Hezbollah towards Karish.Upsurge in violence leaves 21 dead in Syria
Violence has intensified on Syria’s northern border with Turkey leaving 21 civilians dead, many of them children. The bloodshed comes amid growing enmity that pits the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) against Turkish troops and their Syrian proxies.Saudi exhibit enlivens the Prophet’s Hijrah
Three years in the making, the exhibition features work by academics and artists from 20 countries. It incorporates centuries-old artifacts to modern-day drone footage.Turkey supplies combat drones to Ukrainian army
Turkish drone-manufacturer Baykar, which has President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's son-in-law as one of its directors, offered three of its drones to the Ukrainian army on Monday.Ukraine claims it sank Russia’s warship near Black Sea
The traditional parade of the Russian Black Sea fleet on May 9 this year will be held near Snake Island -- at the bottom of the sea," the Ukraine's defense ministry addedUS-led forces shoot down armed drone in Iraq
The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group in Iraq said it shot down Friday an armed drone that targeted an air base, reporting no casualties or damage. The base, which is controlled by Iraq, is located in the desert in the western Anbar province.Houthi drone attack causes ‘temporary reduction’ in Saudi oil
Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia announced a "temporary reduction" in oil output at a facility run by energy giant Aramco on Sunday, after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched multiple cross-border attacks.Drone threat puts air defense at centerstage of Saudi defense show
Deadly strikes on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemeni rebels have been the talk of shows held in the two countries in recent weeks.Turkish drones make waves in Russia-Ukraine war
Kyiv has around 20 Bayraktar TB2 drones, built by the Turkish military. Relatively cheap and effective, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been their number one salesman, securing deals with around 15 countries around the world.Saudi forces shoot down Houthi drone, falling debris hurts 16
Sixteen people including foreigners were injured in Saudi Arabia when the kingdom destroyed a drone launched against an airport by Yemeni rebels, the Saudi-led coalition said Monday.Israel says it downed Hezbollah drone in its airspace
Lebanon and Israel have seen unrest often, and drones have become a regular feature of their heavily guarded border.12 injured in foiled Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabian airport
Fragments fell to the ground after the interception of the drone over Abha International Airport, which has previously been targeted in similar assaults by the Houthi rebels. The injured included citizens of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, the Philippines and Sri Lanka as well as two Saudis.A gas explosion in downtown Abu Dhabi stokes unease
A gas explosion in downtown Abu Dhabi prompted a warning of a possible attack early on Wednesday following a series of drone and missile assaults by Yemeni rebels.US to help UAE stop drone attacks
This comes amid recent attacks on the UAE by Houthi rebels from Yemen, which have prompted global condemnation.UAE to receive help from France to secure its airspace
France said Friday it will help its ally the United Arab Emirates secure its airspace following drone and missile attacks by Yemeni rebels.Russia condemns Houthi drone attack on UAE
The Russian Federation Parliament (State Duma) has strongly condemned the Houthi militia attack targeting civil facilities in the UAE yesterday.UAE’s first drone delivery service provider breaks two Guinness records
UAE's first licensed drone delivery service provider, BARQ EV, has broken two Guinness World Records-- the longest (13.58km) flight of a drone for the delivery service and the longest (18.065km) non-stop return flight for a drone. BARQ EV said in a statement that the two records are a testament to...Israeli weapons-maker Elbit Systems launches UAE venture
Israeli weapons-maker Elbit Systems launched a new venture in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, an announcement that comes ahead of visits to Dubai by senior Israeli military officials. The manufacturer of the Hermes armed drone and cutting-edge surveillance technology, among other products, hailed the announcement as a product of...Is Iraq drone attack linked to election results?
Analysts say pro-Iran groups use coercive power to maintain their standing and refuse to be excluded from any backstage negotiations on government formation.Iran urges ‘vigilance’ after drone attack on Iraqi PM
Iran on Sunday said it condemned a drone attack targeting Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi and urged "vigilance to foil plots aimed at the security and development" of his country. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Said Khatibzadeh directed blame at the United States.Iraqi PM calls for restraint after drone strike on his home
Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi said he was unhurt and appealed for "calm and restraint" after a drone attack on his residence early Sunday heightened political tensions in the war-scarred country.Iraq PM calls for ‘calm’ after house attacked
The attack came during a period of soaring tensions over the results of the October 10 elections.US targets Iran’s drone program with sanctions
The sanctions boosted pressure on Iran ahead of the reopening of negotiations on the country's nuclear program. The sanctions came nine days after an attack on a US military base in Al-Tanf in Syria that involved drones, and two days after Iran said it would return to talks to revive...Al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike in Syria: Pentagon
A senior Al-Qaeda leader was killed in a US drone strike in Syria, the Pentagon said on Friday. The strike comes two days after a base in southern Syria, used by the US-led coalition fighting the Daesh group, was assaulted.Israel readies for delivery drone traffic jams
Israeli companies are tapping air force veterans’ expertise to avoid collisions in increasingly crowded skies as they look to start delivering food, drinks and other supplies using drones. However, there may be other challenges in the offing as more and more drones take to the skies.Iran rejects Israel’s ‘baseless accusations’ over ship attack
The MT Mercer Street, managed by prominent Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, was struck on Thursday off the coast of Oman, in an incident Israel has blamed on Iran.US condemns Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia
The US has issued a swift condemnation of the latest Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia with a ballistic missile and three explosive-laden drones. It has called on Houthis to end the attacks.UAE is using drones to zap clouds and create rain
The UAE is making rainfall using drone technology to hit clouds with electricity to combat high temperaturesBomb-laden drones hit Erbil airport in northern Iraq
The attack took place at around 1930 GMT but caused no injuries or major damage Since the start of the year, dozens of attacks have targeted US interests in the country Explosive-laden drones attacked the international airport in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil late on Tuesday, close to the...Baghdad: US forces shoot down armed drone near US embassy
Since the start of the year, 47 attacks have targeted US interests in the country Separately on Monday, three rockets targeted an Iraqi air base in the western desert that also housed US troops US forces shot down an armed drone above their embassy in Baghdad on Monday night, Iraqi...Saudi forces shoot down Houthi armed drone
OIC condemns the militia's unending attacks as terrorism Iran accused of providing rockets and missiles to Houthis Saudi air defenses shot down a Houthi drone close to the kingdom’s border in the southern city of Khamis Mushait, according to the Arab Coalition command. In a statement released on Saturday, the...


































