Gulf – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

14 May

ZenaTech Eyes Gulf Defense Market With Ukraine Drone Production Hub

Canada-based ZenaTech established a Ukrainian subsidiary for counter-drone and interceptor systems aimed at defense customers in the Gulf.

Apr- 2026 -

6 April

Air

MIM 104 Patriot fired at the Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021

Bea Castañeda

MIM-104 Patriot: The Missile Shield Defending the Skies, Explained

Discover our guide to the MIM-104 Patriot, detailing its capabilities, evolution, and role in modern air and missile defense across global battlefields.

Mar- 2026 -

27 March

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Iraq Condemns Any ‘Aggression, Targeting’ of Gulf States, Jordan: Statement

Iraq condemned the targeting of the Gulf states and Jordan, a day after these countries issued a joint statement demanding Baghdad act to prevent attacks from its territory.

24 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Sending Air Defense Systems to Gulf: PM

Britain is sending short-range air defense systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

23 March

Middle East

Saudi Arabia soldier talks to UAE soldier

Staff Writer With AFP

Gulf Countries Targeted in Fresh Attacks

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reported coming under fresh attacks on Monday morning, with explosions and sirens sounding over the oil-rich Gulf.

18 March

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine Deploys 200 Military Experts to Gulf for Counter-Drone Efforts

Ukraine has begun deploying military specialists to the Middle East to support regional efforts against drone threats.

11 March

Middle East

Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Central Command (FASTCENT), approach the Arc Liberty, a Military Sealift Command time chartered vessel, in the Arabian Gulf to provide embarked security during a Strait of Hormuz transit.

Staff Writer With AFP

Cargo Vessels Hit as Iran Threatens to Close Gulf Oil Chokepoint

Three commercial ships took fire in the Gulf as Iran launched strikes against its oil-exporting neighbors.

4 March

Arms

A SAMP/T air defense system is seen firing off a ballistic missile from the back of the military truck. Smoke and bright white-red fire can be seen jutting out of the missile as it flies straight upward. The background is a clear blue sky.

Christine Casimiro

Gulf States Request SAMP/T Air Defense, Anti-Drone Systems From Italy

Several Gulf countries entangled in the armed conflict between the US and Israel against Iran have sought air defense and anti-drone systems from Italy.

Feb- 2026 -

6 February

Middle East