Evolving Iran missile threats challenge Israel’s air defense

Evolving Iran missile threats challenge Israel’s air defense

After two Iranian ballistic missile attacks were intercepted in April and October, Israel’s defense establishment expressed confidence in the multi-billion-dollar air defense system, claiming it had successfully established a protective barrier against Iran. Despite hundreds of missiles launched toward Israel, the resulting damage was minimal. The sole fatality was a Bedouin resident in an … Read more

Boston police arrest two in connection with drone flights

Boston police arrest two in connection with drone flights

The mystery surrounding at least one of the unexplained drones causing Americans to look toward the night sky in recent days was solved late Saturday evening, when Boston police arrested two men for flying their unmanned aerial device too close to Logan Airport. According to police, 42-year-old Robert Duffy of Charlestown and 32-year-old Jeremy Folcik … Read more

Mystery drone sightings keep happening in New Jersey

Mystery drone sightings keep happening in New Jersey

A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey and the East Coast in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wrote to President Joe Biden asking for answers. New Jersey’s new senator, Andy Kim, spent Thursday night on … Read more

Israeli warplanes raid Beirut’s southern suburbs

Israeli warplanes raid Beirut’s southern suburbs

On 4 August 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut in the capital city of Lebanon exploded, causing at least 218 deaths, 7,000 injuries, and US$15 billion in property damage, and leaving an estimated 300,000 people homeless. Beirut: Israeli warplanes raided the Ghobeiry area in Beirut’s southern suburbs on … Read more

Operator of drone that crashed at one-north condo to be charged

Operator of drone that crashed at one-north condo to be charged

COURT CHARGE AND WARNINGS, SAFETY ACTIONS CAAS said that it takes “a serious view” of the contraventions. H3 Dynamics will be charged in court under the Air Navigation Act for operating the UA in the manner that it ought reasonably to know could endanger the life or property of another person. If found guilty, the company could face a … Read more

Were Iranian ballistic missile capabilities damaged in Israeli strikes?

Were Iranian ballistic missile capabilities damaged in Israeli strikes?

The Israel Air Force struck a dozen targets in Iran that were used to produce solid fuel for long-range ballistic missiles as part of its retaliatory military action against the Islamic Republic, severely harming Tehran’s ability to replenish its inventory, it was reported on Saturday night. The targets struck were sophisticated equipment that Iran … Read more

How have Hezbollah UAV’s evaded Israel’s air defense system?

How have Hezbollah UAV’s evaded Israel’s air defense system?

More and more drones are getting through Israeli defense systems. On Saturday, Hezbollah launched an unmanned aerial vehicle attack on Israel, one of which targeted the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea. This strike comes in the wake of a deadly drone assault a week ago that killed four Golani soldiers and … Read more

Iran behind symbolic drone attack on Benjamin Netanyahu’s Caesarea home

Iran behind symbolic drone attack on Benjamin Netanyahu’s Caesarea home

A Hezbollah drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Caesarea residence on Saturday. The Prime Minister’s Office said that Netanyahu and his wife were not at the location. No casualties were reported as a result of the incident. In an interview with Prof. Amatzia Baram, a Middle East expert, he shared insights into … Read more

Iraqi militias take credit after drone hits Golan, UAV strikes Caesarea

Iraqi militias take credit after drone hits Golan, UAV strikes Caesarea

An explosion was heard in Caesarea on Saturday morning after a drone launched from Lebanon slammed into a building in the city, the IDF said. No injuries have so far been reported. Police arrived to locate the scene of the fall. Around the same time, sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, but Israeli media reported … Read more

Dronemaker DJI sues Pentagon over Chinese military listing

Dronemaker DJI sues Pentagon over Chinese military listing

WASHINGTON: China-based DJI sued the United States Defense Department on Friday (Oct 18) for adding the drone maker to a list of companies allegedly working with Beijing’s military, saying the designation is wrong and has caused the company significant financial harm. DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer that sells more than half of all US … Read more