Middle East

Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle gliding through the clouds.

Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 Drone Won World Fame by Force

In addition to Ukraine, two dozen foreign nations have procured the lethal TB2 drone from Turkey. The popularizing presence of drones in modern warfare indicates how lethal unmanned aerial vehicles...

Why Was a Russian Su-57 in Iran, Anyway?

Russia selling Su-57s to Iran would fundamentally complicate Israel’s chance to strike Iranian nuclear sites. But that does not seem to be what’s at play—yet.

Turkey’s “Altay” Main Battle Tank Is A Monster

The Altay is a 65-ton monstrosity that is meant to counter the best tanks in the world, notably the American M1 Abrams and German Leopard-2 MBTs.

An Israel F-35 and F-15 sit on a tarmac.

Israeli Fighters Fly Over Nasrallah’s Funeral in Lebanon

The use of F-15s and F-35s in the flyover demonstrates Israel’s aerial supremacy in the region.

Israel’s Merkava Tanks Are Back In The West Bank

The West Bank has seen a marked increase in violence since the Iranian-backed Hamas carried out its terrorist attack into southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

MOAB Mania: Israel Could Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites With America’s Biggest Bomb

The Netanyahu administration believes that now is the greatest window of opportunity for dealing a critical blow to Iran’s nuclear weapons program.

Russia Came To The “IDEX” Defense Expo This Year—In Force

As part of its arms display, Moscow’s T-90MS main battle tank, Pantsir-SMD-E air defense complex, TKB-1055 missiles, and several suicide “kamikaze” drones took center stage at the exhibition.

Is Donald Trump On The Brink Of Middle East Peace?

No one in the Middle East likes Trump’s plan to “own” Gaza. That may be the whole point.

Iran Still Loves Its Ancient F-14 Tomcat Fighters

Today, the number of F-14 Tomcats still in service with the Iranians remains unclear, but estimates hold that about 30 or so of the jets are still active.

Iran’s Makeshift Drone Carrier Could Be Worse Than America Thinks

Despite its shoestring nature, the new drone carrier is a force multiplier for the Islamic Republic—and Washington should take it seriously.

Trump’s Foreign Policy Vision Collides With Middle East Reality

Trump might defy the odds and secure a lasting resolution to the Israel-Palestine problem. But the odds are not in his favor. Nor is historical precedent. 

Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom II fighter jet in flight over Florennes Air Base, Belgium - June 15, 2017

An F-4 Phantom Has Crashed in Western Iran

The United States delivered more than 100 Phantoms to Iran before the Islamic Revolution.