Israel 'rushed laser defense system' to UAE to protect against Iranian missiles, FT reports

The report said Israel also sent 'several dozen' troops to operate systems in the UAE and shared real-time intelligence on Iranian missile preparations during the war, expanding what it described as urgent battlefield coordination between the two countries

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The report said Israel also sent 'several dozen' troops to operate systems in the UAE and shared real-time intelligence on Iranian missile preparations during the war, expanding what it described as urgent battlefield coordination between the two countries

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11:16 AM • May 01 2026 IDT

Israel sent advanced detection and laser air-defense systems to the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran, the Financial Times reported, citing sources familiar with the deployment and preparations.

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