Israel deployed laser defense system to UAE against Iran threats - FT

Israel sent advanced defense systems, including a laser interceptor, to the United Arab Emirates to help counter Iranian missiles and drones, according to a report by the Financial Times.

The report said the deployment marked one of the first major examples of defense cooperation between the two countries since the Abraham Accords.

Citing people familiar with the matter, the report said Israel provided a version of its Iron Beam laser system, designed to intercept short-range rockets and drones, as well as a surveillance system capable of detecting incoming drones.

The systems were deployed alongside Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system and operated with the assistance of Israeli personnel, the report said.