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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Closure, Shipping and Reopening
Iran's Hormuz closure and the US counter-blockade have reshaped Gulf energy shipping. Track reopening talks, alternative export routes and OPEC+ strategy.
Latest · 19 Aug 2026
QatarEnergy building overseas LNG reserve to hedge against Hormuz disruptionsTheme20 reports
Drones, Loyal Wingman and Unmanned Systems in the Gulf
Shield AI X-BAT in Riyadh and Doha, Aramco interceptor drones, UAE-China UAVs, MQ-9B SkyGuardian and the wartime drone-defense boom.
Latest · 3 Jul 2026
UAE prioritizes selective defense procurement from IndiaPillar15 reports
Air Defense Systems Procurement: Steel Dome, Patriot, M-SAM-II, IRIS-T
Wartime demand has compressed Gulf air defense procurement timelines. Steel Dome, M-SAM-II, IRIS-T, Patriot, AN/TPY-2 and Chinese systems compete.
Latest · 20 Aug 2026
Qatar Advances Thales SkyDefender IntegrationLatest Reports
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