Key Takeaways
- The UAE has seen a disproportionate number of attacks from Iran.
- Air defense systems, including THAAD and Patriot, have been put to the test.
- Drones have had better luck penetrating air defenses than missiles.
UAE Air Defenses Under Fire as Iran Launches Wave of Attacks
Gulf Nation's Air Defense Systems Struggle to Keep Pace with Iranian Strikes
The United Arab Emirates has faced a surge in attacks from Iran, with drones having better luck penetrating its air defenses than missiles. The country operates American-made Terminal High Altitude Air Defense System (THAAD) and Patriot, as well as South Korean Cheongung-II medium-range KM-SAM. Analysts attribute the increase in drone attacks to their inherent sneakiness and the prioritization of air defense systems against ballistic missile threats.
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