Alex Gatopoulos

Its military forces have been in decline after years of under-investment, but it isn’t all bad news for India.

Last few weeks have seen a sharp build-up of American combat power off the coast of Iran.

Qatar’s army and navy have grown rapidly as the country spends billions of dollars to protect itself.

From the use of armed drones to social media blackouts, the past year has been one of firsts for warfare.

US sanctions on Turkey for its purchase of Russia’s S-400 missile defence system could threaten the alliance.

US to go ahead with sale of $23bn in advanced fighter jets and drones to the United Arab Emirates.

Tehran beefs up its naval forces, adding more advanced ships and submarines amid tension in the Gulf.

Turkey is set to carry out more tests of its controversial Russian S-400 anti-aircraft defence system.

Drones, sensors and long-range weapons have given one side a clear edge in the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

In only a few years, China has been able to research, produce and refine its armed unmanned aerial vehicles.