Hezbollah has intensified its use of first-person view (FPV) drones against Israeli forces in Lebanon, carrying out more than 27 attacks since February 2026. Analysis cited in the article says most st
Israel is increasingly turning to improvised anti-drone netting to protect combat vehicles from Hezbollah’s growing use of fiber-optic controlled first-person view (FPV) drones in Lebanon. A video cir
Donald Trump canceled plans for US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan for further talks with Iran, saying Tehran could contact Washington directly “anytime.” The trip had bee
At a House event focused on artificial intelligence, lawmakers from both parties expressed deep concern about the technology’s rapid growth and potential harms. The discussion reflected growing anxiet
On Saturday, the Israeli military announced plans to strike the Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, urging residents to evacuate due to its alleged use by Hezbollah for military and smug
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IrregularChat: Counter UxV
Mar 19
Elbit Systems has announced plans to develop high-power laser weapons for the Israeli Air Force, which will be mounted on fighter jets and helicopters. This initiative was revealed during the company'
Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) have emerged as a crucial area of security investment, driven by technological advancements, recent high-profile security incidents, and a growing recognition
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Mar 5
The DefenseTech Forum, hosted by Q-Branch in Austin, Texas, on March 12, 2026, aims to delve into the critical intersection of emerging defense technologies and battlefield realities. The event will f
IAI Kfir - Wikipedia
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The IAI Kfir, meaning "Lion Cub" in Hebrew, is an Israeli multirole combat aircraft developed from the French Dassault Mirage 5, featuring Israeli avionics and a locally produced General Electric J79
‘Change is inevitable’: What is next for Iran?
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Protests in Iran have subsided amid a crackdown that has seen tens of thousands arrested and many facing terrorism charges. Despite the government's reassertion of control, underlying grievances—such
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the need for the PKK/YPG, known as SDF, to comply with the March 10 agreement with the Syrian government, warning that failure to integrate into the Syrian army