Arms trade

Iran arrested 35 members of alleged 'Zionist spy cell', regime's intelligence ministry claims

Iran detains multiple terror cells, including one linked to Mossad, seizing explosives and firearms across several provinces, the regime's Intelligence Ministry claimed.

People walk next to a mural depicting slain supreme leader of Iran Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, April 13, 2026.
F-16V of the Republic of China Air Force.

Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, US, March 9, 2026

Trump could sell arms, interceptor missiles, to Taiwan after China visit, sources say

Anti-aircraft gunner of the Russian military base in Tajikistan with the "Verba" MANPADS, June 2021; illustrative.

Iran signs €500 million arms deal with Russia for advanced shoulder-fired missiles - FT


US State Dept. gives green light to sale of helicopters to Israel

The deal, worth $3.4 billion, will see Israel receive 18 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters to replace the aging Yasur squadron.

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky's Ch-53K on the tarmac at Berlin Air Show

Proposed US arms sale to Nigeria on 'hold' over human rights concerns

Foreign Policy reported earlier this week that the State Department had informally notified Congress of the proposed sale but it was frozen in the Senate committee.

Protesters carry placards as police descend on them during a June 12 Democracy Day rally in Abuja, Nigeria June 12, 2021.

Israeli camouflage tech makes soldiers ‘invisible’

Polaris Solutions developed an innovative new material that provides multispectral concealment

Look closely! Polaris Solutions shows how their Kit 300 camouflage sheet can be used for a wide variety of purposes, including setting up a nearly undetectable post to spy on the enemy. (Notice the binocular near the center of the frame).

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes US for selling arms to Israel

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opposed the arms deal US President Joe Biden made with Israel claiming, "We have a responsibility to protect human rights."

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addresses media as she arrives to vote early at a polling station in The Bronx, New York City, US, October 25, 2020

US confiscates massive arms shipment off coast of Oman, Yemen - analysis

The raid comes amid tensions in Yemen and Iran’s attempt to support the Houthi rebels. However, it may be linked to other militant groups in Yemen or even the Horn of Africa or elsewhere.

US Navy guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG-61) sails in the Bosphorus, on its way to the Black Sea, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 19, 2021.

Israel's three defense giants lead world in arms industry

While Israel and the Middle East lead in arms deals, the international community is leveling off.

Iranian missiles are seen at an underground of the new "missile site" of Iran's Revolutionary Guards naval unit at an undisclosed location in Iran

Infamous Israeli businessman hired to lobby in favor of Myanmar junta

Since rising to early infamy after trying to sell 3 transport US transport helicopters to Iran, Ben-Menashe moved to Canada to start his own lobbying firm, representing many controversial clients.

Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021.

Greenpeace: Iran eco-terror allegation 'reeks of election propaganda'

The practice of turning off tracking systems is commonly done by Iranian vessels to avoid detection for violating the trade embargo with Syria.

Satellite imaging tracks the known movements of the Iranian Romina tanker before the oil spill which caused Israel's ecological disaster.

Israeli drones, European hacking software used in Myanmar coup - NYT

Jerusalem was supposed to end all military exports to Myanmar, after allegations emerged that weaponry was being sold to the army.

A soldier is seen on top of an armored vehicle believed to be made by Gaia Automotive Industres as he rolls through the streets of Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 15, 2021.

Spain finds Nazi memorabilia stash with arrest suspected arms traffickers

Following a year-long investigation into a wave of gun crimes in the region, police raided three locations, recovering 160 firearms, nearly 10,000 bullets and 1.5 kg of explosives.

Police officers wearing protective masks patrol inside and empty Sants Estacio railway station, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Barcelona