The UAE's Al Fursan aerobatic team has concluded its United States display, closing a multi-continent tour that passed through Greece and Portugal. The team performed for America's 250th independence anniversary, tracing the UAE flag colors across the sky.
UAE MOD: 6 hostile drones intercepted in the past 48 hours. Zero casualties, no damage to critical facilities.
Investigation into the May 17 Barakah nuclear station attack confirmed all drones launched from Iraqi territory. The UAE reserves the right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty.
"The UAE air defenses are currently dealing with missile attacks and drones coming from Iran. The Ministry of Defense confirms that the sounds heard in various areas across the country are the result of the UAE air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones."
UAE air defenses actively engaging Iranian missiles and drones. Ministry of Defence confirms sounds heard across the country are from interception operations.
The UAE Ministry of Defence confirms airspace remains clear of threats in recent hours.
No ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, or UAVs detected on 9 April 2026.
Since Iranian attacks began, air defences have intercepted 537 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,256 UAVs.
No new injuries or fatalities; total injuries remain at 224, involving multiple nationalities. Civilian deaths total 10, plus 2 martyrs and one Moroccan contractor.
UAE MOD: 'UAE air defences engaged 5 Ballistic missiles and 35 UAV's. The UAE air defences on (1st April 2026) engaged 5 Ballistic missiles and 35 UAV's launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,012 UAVs.'
UAE MOD: “The UAE Air Defense Forces intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 drones from Iran today. Since the start of Iran’s attacks, 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,826 drones have been intercepted.
These attacks killed 2 UAE service members, a Moroccan civilian contractor, and 8 foreign civilians, injuring 169 others of multiple nationalities. The Ministry remains on high alert to protect the nation’s security, sovereignty, and stability.”
The UAE air defence systems on 25th March 2026 engaged 9 UAVs launched from Iran.
Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 357 ballistic mi...
UAE Ministry of Defence:
UAE air defences engaged 9 UAVs.
The UAE air defence systems on 25th March 2026 engaged 9 UAVs launched from Iran.
Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,815 UAVs.
These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of 3 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as 6 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Palestinian nationalities.
A total of 166 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden and Tunisia.
The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats, and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine State security in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguards its national interests and capabilities.
Today we intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 16 drones launched from Iran. Since the start of the war, 352 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,789 drones have been fired at us.
The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that it intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones launched by Iran today.
According to the ministry, since the start of the war on February 28, the UAE has intercepted 327 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,699 drones.
The report adds that 2 Emirati soldiers and 6 civilians have been killed in the fighting, with 158 others wounded.
