‘Hacktivists’ join the front lines in Israel-Hamas war

WASHINGTON and JERUSALEM — When Hamas sprung its deadly assault on Israel in early October, its militants came from land, air and sea. The Palestinian group launched rockets at populous areas, deployed drones to destroy observation posts, used motorized gliders to...

Businesses reposition amid growing demand for solid rocket motors

WASHINGTON — After L3Harris Technologies acquired one of the two U.S.-based solid rocket motor providers in July, the new division’s chief embarked on a barnstorming tour of the sector. For nearly two months, Ross Niebergall bounced from one newly acquired Aerojet...

Jordan asks US to deploy Patriot air defense systems

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Jordan has asked the United States to deploy Patriot air defense systems on its soil, according to Jordanian Army spokesman Brig. Gen. Mustafa Hiyari. “This system is an expensive system, and there’s no way to provide it with local...

What are the takeaways from Ukraine’s fight in the Black Sea?

Ukraine has shown surprising naval capability in the Black Sea, helping to protect its shores and shipping while keeping its predator’s fleet at bay. This achievement is remarkable because Ukraine is virtually bereft of warships. It has succeeded through the skillful...