UAE air defences respond to incoming missile threats

Saturday, 7 March 2026 19:09

By ARN News Staff

UAE air defences is currently responding to "incoming missile and drone threats", according to alerts from Ministry of Defence and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).

The alerts, issued around 7.05 pm, requested the public to remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates.

Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates. pic.twitter.com/iLG43rwxY2
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 7, 2026

The ministry confirmed the sounds heard were the result of interceptions by their air defence systems.

تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع تهديدات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من إيران
وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الأصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة اعتراض كل من منظومات الدفاع الجوي للصواريخ البالستية، والمقاتلات للطائرات المسيرة والجوالة.

UAE air defences are… pic.twitter.com/YrtZ32Jj2J
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 7, 2026

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