Iran air defense

Mecca defense signees converging to discuss Houthi threat after Baghaei warns of escalation

The meeting comes a day after Iranian FM Esmail Baghaei said he hoped a “rumor” that Pakistan had deployed troops to Saudi Arabia was untrue, warning that intervention would complicate the situation.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by their ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence, pose after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.
The UAE aerobatics team "Fursan Al Emarat" team performs during the second international air show and aerospace expo at El Alamein International Airport in El Alamein, Egypt, September 9, 2026. Egypt is hosting the event from September 8 to 10, 2026.

How Arab-Israeli air defense coordination is developing into a regional security shield - analysis

 A Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet prepares to take on fuel from a British Voyager aircraft during air-to-air refuelling on June 16, 2026 in flight - Region Scandinavia. The Exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 (RAFL 26) is NATO's largest-ever air exercise involving 18 allied nations.

UK agrees to support Saudi Arabia with air-to-air refueling in midst of Houthi attacks

Patriot battery in Greece

Greek-operated Patriot air defense battery engages drone swarm near Saudi Arabian oil facilities


Ukraine asked Israel in official letter for air defense systems

The Ukrainian government sent Israel a letter requesting air defense systems as a way to counter any Iranian ballistic missiles and attack drones.

The David's Sling air defense system intercepts target during flight test

Iran showcases air defense prowess amid deadly protests - why? - analysis

Tehran is concerned about attacks and it wants to show that, even if it is facing protests in the very heart of the capital, it can still defend itself.

A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

Meet the Hezbollah militants behind Iran's air defense project in Syria

The two Hezbollah members reportedly worked alongside IRGC officers on building Iran's air defenses in Syria.

 Abbas Muhammad Al Dabs (left) and Muhammad Mahmoud Zalzli (right), two Hezbollah members operating in Iran's air defense project in Syria

Iran ups civil defense as Mossad Chief heads to US to thwart nuclear deal

Tehran sends response on negotiated text • Washington is skeptical

 An anti-US mural is seen on a building at a street in Tehran, Iran August 16, 2022

Did Iran copy Israeli missiles for its drone production? - analysis

A Ukrainian report claiming that Iran copied Israel's Spike anti-missile tank and put it on a drone has been circulating in Iran - exactly how Iran wants.

 This photo was taken at the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day 2022 parade in Tehran.

Biden talks to nuke deal partners about Iran’s ambitions

The UAE returned its envoy to Tehran • Shin Bet head visits Egypt amid rise in tensions

 Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian meets with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Tehran, Iran, September 9, 2021.

IRGC official behind Iranian air defense deployment in Syria revealed

The report comes shortly after an alleged Israeli airstrike reportedly hit Iranian air-defense systems in Syria.

 Fereydoun Mohammadi Saghaei, deputy coordinator of the IRGC's Aerospace Force

Israel defense companies showcase products at Singapore Airshow

Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries are just a few companies to have booths at the Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aviation event.

 Skylark 3 Hybrid

Iran and its proxies are emboldened by lack of accountability - analysis

Iran has set its sights precisely on countries in which its proxy groups have taken over the government and carried out extrajudicial killings.

Iranian flag flies in front of the UN office building, housing IAEA headquarters, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Vienna, Austria, May 24, 2021.

Iran launches 'three research cargos' into space

Iranian media says Iran successfully launched the Simorgh space-launch vehicle (SLV) to an altitude of 470 km. with cargos on board, releasing footage of a rocket being launched as evidence.

The Safir satellite-carrier rocket, which was designed for Iran's Omid satellite, is seen before launch at Iran's space centre in Tehran in 2009