UAE air defences respond to incoming missiles, drones

Saturday, 7 March 2026 10:08

By ARN News Staff

UAE air defences, on Saturday, responded to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, according to alerts from the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).

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

The alerts, issued around 10:00 a.m., requested the public to remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates.

The all clear came through shortly after 10:30 a.m.

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/oZQtnuraYN
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 7, 2026

Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates.
Your safety begins with your responsibility. pic.twitter.com/k9rcRUVAM5
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 7, 2026

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