Yossi Kuperwasser, a retired Israeli brigadier general and current head of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, charts what he says is a path forward in the region.
The Arrow 2 and 3 systems make up the highest tier of Israel's air defense, working in tandem with David's Sling and Iron Dome.
Michigan’s defense ecosystem and expertise makes it a special asset for production.
Missile analyst Ralph Savelsberg walks through Iran's anti-ship ballistic missile capabilities, and how the US and its partners might try to counter them going forward.
"We recognize this is a time of heightened risk,” Pentagon cyber official Katie Arrington told Breaking Defense. “DoD encourages the DIB [Defense Industry Base] to raise their cybersecurity posture.”
The defense secretary aggressively pushed back on reporting about an initial, "low confidence" DIA assessment that the strikes on Iran likely did not destroy key components.
Managing Editor Lee Ferran and Senior Land Warfare Reporter Ashley Roque discuss Operation Midnight Hammer.
Cybersecurity skills must evolve in near-real time as Zero Day threats continue and AI provides new challenges.
Analysts told Breaking Defense that any ceasefire would be on shaky ground, especially if Israel sees a chance to topple the Iranian regime.
The operation included more than 125 US aircraft, "dozens" of aerial refueling tankers, a guided missile submarine and approximately 75 precision guided weapons.
"We have delivered significant blows to the Iranian regime, and as such, they have been pushed back into central Iran," an IDF spokesperson said.
"The broader Lebanese population sees little strategic or national benefit in entangling their fragile country further in Iran’s own agenda, particularly after the heavy toll they have already paid," one analyst told Breaking Defense.
Several experts said that while it's too soon to know the full extent of the impact on the Russia-Ukraine war, there are a few key areas to watch.
Depending on the effectiveness of Israeli strikes on missile sites, Iran’s ballistic capability may still be its most effective option for striking back.
Some experts told Breaking Defense the conflict would likely stay contained between Israel and Iran, but another warned that the only thing certain now is uncertainty.
The US said Israel acted "unilaterally," though President Donald Trump warned of more "brutal" Israeli attacks to come.