The Houthis launched their first lethal strike on Israeli soil as the militant group continues targeting vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. One person is dead and 10 others were wounded following the drone attack near the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. The attack penetrated Israel’s usually robust air defenses —…

Yemen’s Houthi militants launched two separate attacks Monday, July 15, on ships in the Red Sea, escalating tensions in this vital maritime corridor. The initial attack targeted the MT Bentley I, a Panama-flagged and Israeli-owned vessel, off the coast of Yemen. Three Houthi vessels attempted to breach the ship, leading to a 15-minute defense by…

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, the focus is on moral injury — a type of trauma that can’t be seen. Host Ryan Robertson delves into the topic, exploring its definition and the level of understanding surrounding it. The episode highlights experts’ insights and the necessary steps to address moral injury within the special…

If current conflicts serve as any indication, the open seas will likely play a large role in the next American military conflict. Key battles involving Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, Ukraine, Russia and China all demonstrate that the U.S. is falling behind when it comes to maritime warfare. Current constraints on American shipbuilding are hindering military efforts…

Israel’s Iron Dome is one of the world’s premier air defense systems. It was first put into service to protect land-based targets more than a decade ago. Now, the technology behind it is scoring kills at sea too. The C-Dome is the naval version of the Iron Dome. It uses advanced radars and sensors to…

On Saturday, June 1, Yemen’s Houthis said they recently conducted numerous operations in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, targeting, among other ships, a U.S. aircraft carrier and a U.S. destroyer. However, the Greek minister of shipping claimed that overall, the Red Sea saw fewer Houthi attacks over the past week. Watch the above…

Since October, Houthi militants in Yemen have shot down five U.S.-operated MQ-9 Reapers. These unmanned aerial systems, larger than some planes, are primarily used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), but they can also carry munitions, such as Hellfire missiles. Straight Arrow News’ Ryan Robertson spoke to Jonathon Molik, a U.S. intelligence officer with 30…

The Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a longtime defense contractor that often works with the military. In the simplest terms, SAIC workers are problem solvers that help develop a variety of technology, fast. For example, if the Navy needs something to help it defend its ships against Houthi drone attacks in the Red Sea…

How much will the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi impact the country’s — and the region’s — political and militaristic landscape? It depends on who you ask. To understand what Raisi’s death means, it’s important to understand his role as president. He didn’t lead Iran; the supreme Ayatollah does. “He does not make that…