Middle East
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May- 2026 -15 May
When Rifles Go Airborne: Iraq’s New Combat Drone Brings Rifle Firepower Aloft
A new multi-mission drone mounted with an infantry rifle has emerged as Iraq's latest push to pair all-day airborne surveillance with integrated firepower support.
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15 May
Iran Allows Chinese Ships to Pass Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said that naval forces had allowed a number of Chinese ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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15 May
Israel Moves to Extend F-35I Range With New External Fuel Tanks
Israel has contracted Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone to develop external fuel tanks for the Israeli Air Force’s F-35I jets.
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14 May
Palestinians Say West Bank Teen Killed by Israeli Fire
A Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli fire in a West Bank village, the latest episode of violence in the occupied territory.
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14 May
ZenaTech Eyes Gulf Defense Market With Ukraine Drone Production Hub
Canada-based ZenaTech established a Ukrainian subsidiary for counter-drone and interceptor systems aimed at defense customers in the Gulf.
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14 May
Vessel off UAE Coast ‘Taken,’ Now Bound for Iran Waters: UK Maritime Agency
A ship off the UAE coast near the Strait of Hormuz has been taken by unknown people and is now headed towards Iranian waters.
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14 May
Lebanon, Israel to Hold New Talks in US as Ceasefire Nears End
Lebanon and Israel are to hold peace talks in Washington, as their ceasefire, still be in place despite Israeli strikes, nears its end.
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13 May
Israeli Strikes on Highway South of Beirut Kill Eight People: Ministry
Israeli strikes targeting cars on a highway south of Beirut killed eight people, including two children, Lebanon's health ministry said.
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13 May
Iran’s Guards Hold Military Drills in Capital as Ceasefire Teeters
Iran's Revolutionary Guards held military exercises in the capital, Tehran, to prepare for any confrontation, state media reported.
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12 May
Netanyahu Signals Shift Away From Billions in US Military Aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Middle Eastern country should phase out US military assistance over the next decade as it seeks deeper regional partnerships and greater defense independence.
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