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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon departs after being refueled over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Central Command looks to expand its counter-drone arsenal in the aftermath of Operation Rough Rider

Aircraft armed with advanced laser-guided rockets took out a little under half of the Houthi-launched attack drones during the recent military campaign.

3 days ago By Brandi Vincent

The national flags of the United States of America and the United Kingdom. (Source: Getty Images)

Brits join US Operation Rough Rider to bomb Houthi drone hub in Yemen

These strikes mark the first to be authorized by U.K. leaders during President Donald Trump’s second presidency.

Apr 30, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Gen. Randall Reed delivers the Sea-Air-Space keynote on April 9, 2025. (Photo source: U.S. Transportation Command)

Houthi-led disruptions in Red Sea prompt Transcom to expand information-sharing

U.S. Transportation Command commander Gen. Randall Reed shared new details with DefenseScoop this week about those and other efforts.

Apr 9, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell and Joint Staff Director for Operations Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich conduct a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 17, 2025. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

Trump administration targets Houthi drone experts, C2 arsenal in first wave of ongoing strikes

Top officials shared new details during the Defense Department’s first on-camera press briefing under the new Trump administration.

Mar 17, 2025 By Brandi Vincent