"The UAE operates a layered air-defense network designed to intercept threats at different stages of flight. At the highest altitude sits the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, developed by Lockheed Martin, designed to intercept ballistic missiles during the final phase of their descent using a "hit-to-kill" method-destroying the target through direct impact rather than an explosive warhead."
"Closer to the ground, Patriot missile-defense batteries developed by Raytheon provide another layer capable of intercepting missiles and other aerial threats at lower altitudes. Radar networks detect launches hundreds of kilometers away, allowing operators to calculate trajectories and launch interceptors within minutes."
"Iran has launched waves of missile and drones toward several Gulf countries in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes which killed Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. These attacks have triggered air-defense responses across the region."
Iran launched waves of missiles and drones against Gulf countries in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. The UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and other nations detected and intercepted hundreds of projectiles targeting airspace, military facilities, and infrastructure. The UAE operates a sophisticated layered air-defense system including THAAD systems for high-altitude interception and Patriot batteries for lower-altitude threats, supported by radar networks detecting launches hundreds of kilometers away. Governments urged residents not to film or share interception footage online, citing security risks. The escalation began on February 28, with the UAE Ministry of Defense reporting 196 detected ballistic missiles.
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