Israel 'sent advanced laser defence system to UAE' during Iran war

Israel supplied the United Arab Emirates with a laser defence system and other advanced weapons during the war on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

A version of Israel’s Iron Beam laser defence system was sent to Abu Dhabi to help defend against Iranian drones and missiles, two people familiar with the matter said.

The advanced system, first deployed by Israel in December 2025, is designed to intercept short-range rockets and drones.

A lightweight surveillance system known as Spectro was also supplied, the report said. It can detect incoming drones from up to 20km away.

Last week, Axios reported that Israel had also sent an Iron Dome air defence system to the Gulf state, along with personnel to operate it.

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