The Independent – Satellite images reveal a new airstrip under construction on Yemen’s Zuqar Island in the Red Sea, likely by forces opposed to the country’s Houthi rebels

Zonebourse – Fincantieri Spa announced on Monday the signing of an agreement with Edge, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defense groups, formalizing the launch of Maestral, the joint venture created by the two companies in the shipbuilding sector based in Abu Dhabi. (In French)

(Thanks to Alain)

Naval News – The United States’ State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of up to 19 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.97 billion. The package includes “ASW mission kits” meaning at least some of the aircraft will be the SeaGuardian variant of General Atomics’ MQ-9B.

– Defense News – The United Arab Emirates has joined an intentional maritime security coalition to “deter threats to maritime navigation and global trade” in the Arabian Gulf and surrounding waterways.

– War Zone – The attack is one in what has become a long string of strikes by Houthi rebels on vessels transiting the Red Sea.