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The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. (Photo source: IDF Spokesperson’s Office and DVIDS)

After Iran’s strikes on Israel, Juniper Oak exercises seen as a ‘harbinger’

A Middle East security expert briefed DefenseScoop on the observed impacts of the exercise series' promotion of combined training.

Apr 26, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

A transfer case is unloaded during the dignified transfer ceremony of the remains of three U.S. service members killed in the drone attack on the U.S. military outpost in Jordan, at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, on Feb. 2, 2024. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Stark reminders’: Experts assess how military tech must adapt after deadly drone attack on US troops

In separate discussions with DefenseScoop this week, defense experts shed light on the state of America’s sensing and air defense capabilities, and how global war on terrorism…

Feb 2, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea, Oct. 19. Carney is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau)

Adm. Grady: Escalating Houthi-led maritime drone and missile assaults are ‘not just a U.S. problem’

In the vice chairman’s view, the incidents on Dec. 3 mark “a first for attacks on international shipping — and that's a big deal.”

Dec 4, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Unmasking crypto crime: An analysis of China and Iran

Experts explore the growing influence of cryptocurrency in Iran and China, shedding light on large-scale mining operations, money laundering and fentanyl trafficking.

Aug 23, 2023 By Scoop News Group

(Photo by Jon Dasbach, U.S. Cyber Command)

US cyber forces wrap up deployment to Albania in response to Iranian cyberattacks

Members of the Cyber National Mission Force conducted a three month deployment to Albania as part of hunt forward operations to help bolster networks following Iranian cyberattacks.

Mar 23, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau