Thaad

Israeli company Uvision has won another contract to supply drones to the US Army. The UAE is expanding its THAAD array against the Iranian threat. Also: Ukraine's unusual use of Chinese civilian aircraft frames. This week in the defense industries.

The U.S. has used nearly 80% of its THAAD interceptors and about half of its Patriot interceptors in the war with Iran. The shortage has alarmed Gulf states and was among the considerations that led Donald Trump to halt an additional strike over the weekend.