- July 2nd, 2026
Abu Dhabi is reassessing its layered air defense architecture after sustained drone and missile strikes exposed vulnerabilities in even the most advanced Western-supplied systems, with India’s BrahMos cruise missile and Akashteer command-and-control network now under early consideration for acquisition. The...
“What does a THAAD air defense interceptor have in common with a Corvette?” The question, posed by Lockheed Martin Chief Operating Officer Frank St. John, seemed unusual at first. Yet his answer underscored a growing trend that could reshape Western...
The United States military reportedly expended over 150 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missiles during Israel's 12-day war with Iran in June 2025. The extraordinary use of high-end defensive munitions has raised grave concerns in Washington about the...
In a stunning move that raises deep questions about America's long-term military strategy in the Western Pacific, the U.S. Department of Defense in January moved to terminate further development of the AN/TPY-6 radar, a core component of the future Guam...
Qatar has formally announced the procurement of the U.S.-manufactured Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, marking a transformative milestone in the country’s military evolution. This $42 billion defense deal, unveiled during U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to Al...
In a strategic move to bolster Taiwan’s defensive capabilities, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs recently sanctioned a significant arms deal valued at $2 billion. This package includes advanced defensive weaponry, prominently featuring the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile...