Israel supplied the United Arab Emirates with its Iron Beam laser defense system during the war with Iran to help counter drone and missile threats, according to a Financial Times report.
Israel reportedly supplied the United Arab Emirates with its Iron Beam laser defense system during the war with Iran to assist in intercepting drones and missiles. The Financial Times cited two individuals familiar with the matter regarding the deployment of the technology, which Israel first fielded in December 2025.
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