Latest "United Arab Emirates" stories

THAAD, in first operational use, destroys midrange ballistic missile in Houthi attack

The United Arab Emirates is the first to use the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System in an attack by Houthi militants. It successfully took out a mid-range ballistic missile aimed at a civilian site in the country.

By Jen Judson and Joe Gould

23 months ago

A red line in Central America

In order for China to achieve its goal of global hegemony, it must increase the cost to the United States of countering China.

By Christopher J. Hunter

2 years ago

Best pics of the week: June 13, 2021

The East Africa Response Force trains in Kenya, U.S. Marines drill Down Under, USS Kearsarge sailors on deck, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

2 years ago

US begins shifting Afghan combat operations outside country

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. military is already conducting air combat patrols and support from ships in the Gulf.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Saudis: Coalition kit on Yemen island where base being built

A Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen acknowledged having equipment on an island where a mysterious air base is now under construction.

3 years ago

Mysterious air base being built on volcanic island off Yemen

The runway on Mayun Island allows whoever controls it to project power into the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and easily launch airstrikes into mainland Yemen.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

3 years ago