Israel deployed Iron Beam laser system in UAE to destroy Iranian missiles
Israel deployed its Iron Beam laser-based air defence system, Iron Dome, and troops to the UAE during the recent conflict with Iran to shield the Gulf nation from incoming missiles and drones. The deployment marked a significant deepening of defence cooperation between the two countries following the 2020 Abraham Accords.
Israel deployed a version of its Iron Beam laser-based air defence system to the UAE during the conflict with Iran. The system, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, is designed to neutralise short-range rockets and drones. Alongside Iron Beam, Israel also sent the Iron Dome air defence system and troops to operate it, with 'several dozen' Israeli military personnel stationed in the UAE. Iran had launched over 500 ballistic missiles and around 2,000 drones targeting the UAE. The UAE successfully intercepted most incoming threats using multiple layers of air defence, including Israeli-supplied systems. Israel also shared intelligence with the UAE, including alerts about preparations for short-range missile launches inside Iran.
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