air defence systems

April 6, 2026 12:30 PM

Fresh interceptions reported in the UAE and Kuwait as tensions persist

Continued interceptions are reported across the United Arab Emirates as air defence systems engaged a fresh wave of Iranian missiles and drones targeting the capital region. Falling debris from the interceptions sparked small fires and caused limited damage in parts of Abu Dhabi, including the Musaffah industrial area. Shrapnel landed on a company in the ICAD zone, where one Ghanaian national sustained moderate injuries. Emergency teams moved quickly to contain the situation, and there are no re...

April 1, 2026 9:24 AM

UAE Air Defences intercept fresh wave of iranian missiles and drones

Air defence systems across the United Arab Emirates remain on high alert after a fresh wave of Iranian missile and drone launches was intercepted over the past few hours, according to security updates. Authorities said UAE air defences successfully engaged eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 drones aerial vehicles launched from Iran on March 31. Explosions were heard in parts of the country as defence systems intercepted the incoming threats before they could reach populated a...

October 10, 2025 9:51 PM

Germany to order over 600 short-range air defence systems, reports Handelsblatt

The German government plans to order more than 600 Skyranger 30 short-range air defence systems from Rheinmetall before the end of the year, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Friday, citing defence ministry and industry sources. The contract for the turret and vehicle, in this case the Boxer wheeled armoured vehicle manufactured jointly with the Franco-German defence company KNDS, is valued at more than nine billion euros ($10 billion), reported Handelsblatt. Defence Minister Boris Pistor...