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Egypt’s defence minister attends Air Defence missile exercise

Egyptian Gazette

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July 9, 2026

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Minister of Defence and Military Production and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher attended the final phase of a night-time live-fire missile exercise conducted by the Air Defence Forces, alongside Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa and senior military commanders. Commander of Egypt’s Air Defence Forces Yasser al Toudi said [] The post Egypt’s defence minister attends Air Defence missile exercise appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 8, 2026

Egypt's Defence Minister Attends Air Defence Forces Night Missile Exercise

Egypt's Defence Minister Attends Air Defence Forces Night Missile Exercise

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Team Director: Egypt Stepping Up Preparations for World Cup Last-16 Clash Against Argentina

Egypt will hold a training session on Sunday, July 5, 2026, as preparations continue for its last-16 clash against Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, team director Ibrahim Hassan said. The session is scheduled for 12:00 local time (16:00 GMT), or 19:00 Cairo time. Egypt will face Argentina on Tuesday at Atlanta Stadium in The post Team Director: Egypt Stepping Up Preparations for World Cup Last-16 Clash Against Argentina appeared first on Egypt Independent.

JFeed

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· Jul 12, 2026

The CENTCOM Coordination: Top Defense Officials Prepare Stealth Jet Fleets for Joint Strategic Bombardments Over Iran

Amid intensifying military friction in the Persian Gulf, the Israeli Defense Forces and United States Central Command have conducted joint operational drills simulating a combined large scale aerial bombardment campaign directly inside Iran.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 21, 2026

[Video] 🇪🇬🇹🇷⚡️ — WATCH: Egyptian Air Force (EAF) and Turkish Air Force (TuAF) F-16C/D multiro [...]

— WATCH: Egyptian Air Force (EAF) and Turkish Air Force (TuAF) F-16C/D multirole fighters conducted a joint exercise in Egypt.@IntelSlava

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 29, 2026

Egypt’s Air Defence Forces mark 56th anniversary with major technology drive

Egypt’s airspace remains entirely off-limits to any foreign aggressor, Commander of Egypt’s Air Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Yasser El-Toudi, said during a press conference marking the branch’s 56th anniversary. Lieutenant General El-Toudi used the milestone event which commemorates the completion of Egypt’s famous Missile Shield on 30 June 1970 to outline a sweeping modernisation strategy [] The post Egypt’s Air Defence Forces mark 56th anniversary with major technology drive appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Emirates 24/7

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· Jun 28, 2026

Kuwait air defences intercept missiles and drones

Kuwait: Kuwait’s armed forces confirmed that its air defence systems are actively responding to missile attacks and hostile drones.In a statement, the General Staff of the Army said that any sounds of explosions heard were the result of air defence systems intercepting incoming threats.The military called on the public to remain calm and adhere to all safety guidelines issued by the relevant authorities, stressing the importance of following official instructions during the incident.

AzerNews

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· Jun 21, 2026

Armenia showcases new rocket capabilities amid fragile regional normalization

The Armenian Armed Forces have conducted exercises involving the domestically produced Atlant multiple rocket launcher systems, in the latest indication of Yerevan's continued efforts to expand and modernize its military capabilities despite ongoing discussions on regional peace and normalization, AzerNEWS reports.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kuwait’s air defense systems respond to ‘hostile’ missile, drone attacks

Military says explosions heard across country caused by interceptions

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kuwait, Bahrain diserang lagi

BANDAR RAYA KUWAIT: Pertahanan udara Kuwait sedang memintas serangan peluru berpandu dan dron yang bersifat bermusuhan, menurut pihak tentera negara itu pada Khamis. “Markas Besar Angkatan Tentera memaklumkan bahawa sebarang letupan yang didengari adalah hasil tindakan sistem pertahanan udara memintas serangan bermusuhan,” kata tentera Kuwait dalam satu hantaran di platform X, tanpa menyatakan pihak yang ... Read more The post Kuwait, Bahrain diserang lagi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 5, 2026

Military Action Still Possible Despite Iran Diplomacy: Report

JERUSALEM, Jul 5: A military option against Iran remains under consideration as senior Israeli officials prepare for high-level consultations in Washington amid growing concerns ov...

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 26, 2026

Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: Israeli Aircraft Movements Near Iran Serious Threat; We'll Respond to Any Aggression

Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: Israeli Aircraft Movements Near Iran Serious Threat; We'll Respond to Any Aggression

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

UAE Ministry of Defense: Air Defenses Are Dealing With Missile, Drone Attacks from Iran

Abu Dhabi, July 12 (QNA) - The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems are currently handling missile and drone attacks originating from Iran.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 8, 2026

Kuwaiti air defences repel missile, drone attacks

Kuwaiti air defences repel missile, drone attacks

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Egypt Unveils Massive Military Headquarters

Footage shows Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, wearing full military uniform, at the inauguration of the new Strategic Command Center, dubbed the “Octagon,” in the new administrative capital. #Egypt

Tehran Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qaani warns Israel of another forced withdrawal from southern Lebanon

TEHRAN – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani has warned Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon that continued military action and occupation could lead to a repeat of Israel’s withdrawal from the area in 2000.

Haaretz

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· Jul 5, 2026

Netanyahu minister confirms Israel sent Iron Dome system to UAE during Iran war

Asked in an Army Radio interview whether the UAE received an Israeli missile defense system, Transportation Minister Miri Regev said, 'That's right.' In April, Axios reported that Israel had sent an Iron Dome battery to the UAE, and in May, U.S. Ambassador Huckabee confirmed the deployment of Iron Dome personnel there

B92.net

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· Jul 9, 2026

The war is not over – the bloodiest battles are yet to come; "Prepare yourselves!"

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said today at a pilot graduation ceremony that the military campaign against Iran is not over and warned that major new operations are expected.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 23, 2026

Netanyahu: Israel must achieve armaments independence

Netanyahu told reserve officers Israel is confronting Iran and its proxies while stressing the need for independent munitions production and strength.

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Tehran, Washington agree to halt attacks, will hold talks in Qatar

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Sunday said it launched missiles and drones at the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the 5th Fleet naval base in Salman Port, Bahrain.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

Reports: Israel ready to resume strikes on Iran, awaiting green light from Trump

Israel is reportedly prepared to rejoin military operations against Iran alongside the United States, but is awaiting authorization from US President Donald Trump before taking further action, according to multiple media reports. Israel’s public broadcaster, Kan, reported that some Israeli officials support renewing military strikes on Iran as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to [] Reports: Israel ready to resume strikes on Iran, awaiting green light from Trump

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 28, 2026

IRGC: Launched missile, drone attacks on US forces in Kuwait and Bahrain

IRGC: Launched missile, drone attacks on US forces in Kuwait and Bahrain The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said its navy and air force launched ballistic missiles and drones at the US Army at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Naval Fleet at Port Salman in the Bahraini capital, Manama. The statement, shared by Tasnim and IRNA agencies, said the attacks came in response to the US attacking five coastal locations in Iran. Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior urged people to “remain calm and head to the nearest safe place” as “the siren has been sounded”. The Kuwaiti military, meanwhile, says the country’s air defences are responding to “hostile missile and drone threats”. The military urged people to adhere to safety instructions. تم إطلاق صافرة الإنذار ، نرجو من المواطنين والمقيمين الهدوء والتوجه لأقرب مكان آمن ومتابعة الأخبار عبر القنوات الرسمية. — Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) June 27, 2026

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

Israel and Greece resume joint air exercises over Aegean Sea

OCCUPIED AL-QUDS, July 06 (YPA) – The Israeli Air Force resumed its joint military exercises with its Greek counterpart on Monday after a long hiatus due to the wars waged by Tel Aviv in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Channel 12 reported, citing military sources, that Israeli aircraft appeared in footage released by the Greek Air []

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 6, 2026

Israel, Greece conduct drills in the Aegean, likely to irk Türkiye

The Israeli and Greek air forces have resumed joint military exercises after a long pause over the Israeli wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, Israeli media outlets reported on Monday,...

Sputnik

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· Jun 27, 2026

Israeli Army Prepares for Long-Term Presence in Southern Lebanon – Defense Minister

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing for a long-term deployment in the security zone in southern Lebanon until the complete disarmament of Hezbollah, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] Kuwait's Defense Ministry claims its air defenses shot down a ballistic missile a [...]

Kuwait's Defense Ministry claims its air defenses shot down a ballistic missile and 13 UAVs that crossed into the country's airspace.The regime in Iran is yet again destabilizing the region

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 25, 2026

Netanyahu: ‘We will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza as long as required’ | AJ #shorts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will maintain a presence in southern Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for “as long as required” at a graduation for combat officers in southern Israel. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Long War Journal

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iranian ballistic missile operations: 2024–2026

Over the past two years, the Islamic Republic has engaged in at least 15 distinct ballistic missile operations from its territory against foreign targets. Despite a pause in these attacks in 2023, the 2024–2026 period resumed a trend of increasing Iranian missile operations in the region between 2017–2022. The post Iranian ballistic missile operations: 2024–2026 appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Bahrain intercepts several Iranian air attacks

MANAMA, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Bahrain's air defence systems intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks, the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said on Thursday.In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the General Command said that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Libya Update News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Egyptian-Turkish Joint Air Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2026 Kicks Off

Istanbul - The joint Egyptian-Turkish air exercise Anatolian Eagle 2026 began Saturday. The drill includes multi-role fighter jets from Egypt, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, along with a NATO early warning aircraft. The exercise is being conducted over several days at an air base in Turkey. The opening phase featured theoretical lectures to unify combat concepts and... Read more Source The post Egyptian-Turkish Joint Air Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2026 Kicks Off appeared first on Libya Update News.

Off The Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Kuwait and Jordan report new attacks from Iran, sirens sound in Bahrain

Kuwait’s Army Headquarters said in a post to X on Monday that the Gulf nation’s air defenses were again “confronting hostile aerial targets within Kuwaiti airspace.” In Jordan, the military said it shot down four Iranian missiles, adding that there were no casualties or damage. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry, meanwhile, said in the early hours of []...Click to read more

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