UAE Air Defenses Struggling to Keep Pace with Iran Attacks

The UAE has seen a significant increase in drone attacks from Iran, with 1,514 drones and 283 missiles launched against the country. Despite intercepting 1,342 drones, the UAE’s air defenses have struggled to keep pace with the attacks. The country’s reliance on American-made systems and its strategic importance to Israel may be contributing factors. This is according to experts, who point to the UAE’s open economy and its lack of transparency about its air defense capabilities as reasons for the increased attacks.