Defensive shots fired in the Arabian Sea: a US F-35 shoots down an Iranian drone
An F-35C from the USS Abraham Lincoln shoots down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone in the Arabian Sea to protect the aircraft carrier. A major military […]
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AI in the service of war: Israel-Iran propaganda duel
Israel and Iran are waging an information war assisted by artificial intelligence, deploying deepfakes, bots and rival narratives to dominate the narrative. In summary Israel […]
Hyperspectral analysis reveals underground damage at Fordow nuclear site
Orbital Sidekick hyperspectral sensors reveal major underground damage after bombing of Iran’s Fordow nuclear site. Orbital Sidekick used its GHOSt constellation of hyperspectral images to […]
Iran strengthens its air defenses with Chinese HQ-9B systems
Comprehensive analysis of Iran’s acquisition of Chinese HQ-9B systems to restore its defenses after Israeli strikes, challenges, and how they work. After twelve days of […]
Iran acquires Chinese J-10C fighter jets after the war
Tehran is strengthening its air capabilities with Chinese J-10C jets, competitors to the F-35, amid heightened regional military tensions. A strategic decision after the military […]
Israel’s Strikes on Iran: Key Losses & Regime Impact
Explore Israel’s targeted strikes on Iran since July 2024, killing key officials and scientists. Analyze impacts on Iran’s regime, nuclear program, and military. Since July […]
US strikes on Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan: Analysis of the situation
Technical analysis of the B-2/Tomahawk strikes of June 21, 2025 in Iran, reactions, regional consequences, and operational uncertainties. On June 21, 2025, the United States […]
Iran uses ballistic missiles with cluster bombs
Iran has used ballistic missiles with cluster munitions against Israel, complicating interception and revealing its tactical choices in a protracted conflict. On June 19, 2025, […]
China weighs in on Iran-Israel conflict: strategic alert in Beijing
Xi Jinping criticizes Israeli strikes against Iran and offers mediation to stabilize the Middle East, in the name of Chinese energy interests. China has publicly […]
Will the U.S. Bomb Iran to Collapse Its Regime? Assessing Strategic Goals and Probabilities
Explore Israel and U.S. goals vs. Iran and the likelihood of a U.S. bombing campaign to topple Iran’s regime. Estimated probability: 10-20%. (134 characters) Tensions […]