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

Israel 'sent advanced laser defence system to UAE' during Iran war Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 10:43 FT reports sophisticated weapons were sent to Abu Dhabi, including a lightweight system to detect incoming drones The Iron Beam laser anti-missile interception system pictured in Israel (Israel Defence Ministry/Handout via Reuters) Off 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.