Middle East

Trump Says Iran Accord to be Signed ‘Shortly’, ‘Maybe’ Thursday or Friday

Trump said he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but cast uncertainty over the exact date.

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Hamas Hails US-Iran Deal to End Middle East War

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Monday hailed a deal between the United States and Iran, expressing hope it would help put an end to violence in the Gaza Strip.

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Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Be ‘Completely Open’ Friday

The Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" from Friday after a deal between Iran and the US to end the Middle East war that limited shipping in the critical bottleneck, President Donald Trump said on Monday.

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Israeli Settlers Torch West Bank Vehicles, Mosque: Palestinian Reports, Army

Israeli settlers torched vehicles and attempted to set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank Sunday, as the Israeli military deployed troops to quell what it described as violent riots by "Israeli civilians."

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Egypt Says US-Iran Deal Could be ‘Turning Point’ for Mideast Peace

Egypt welcomed Monday an agreement announced by the US and Iran to end the Middle East war, saying it could be a "turning point" for peace in the region.

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Israel’s DIAMOND Solution Expands Frigate Combat Power With Networked Wing-Ships

A hybrid naval solution is poised to give Israel the ability to launch missiles and loitering munitions from small support vessels controlled by a frigate mothership.

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UK Adds Low-Cost Drone Killer to Typhoon Jets in Middle East

The UK Royal Air Force has started operational use of a laser-guided counter-drone weapon on Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft deployed in the Middle East.

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RAF Typhoons Get Low-Cost Counter-Drone Missiles for Mideast Ops

QinetiQ has supported the UK MoD and BAE in integrating laser-guided counter-drone missiles onto Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

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This Tiny Rafael System Gives UAVs Their Own Electronic Shield

Rafael has shrunk electronic warfare down to drone scale with “STORM SHIELD,” a self-protection system designed for unmanned aerial vehicles.

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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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