# Israel deployed its Iron Dome missile defense system to the United Arab Emirates.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-26 · Newsmax*

## Key points

- Israel secretly deployed an Iron Dome battery and operators to the UAE for the first time.
- The UAE was the first country outside the U.S. and Israel to use the Iron Dome system.
- Iran has targeted the UAE with approximately 550 missiles and over 2,200 drones since February.
- Israeli Air Force intercepted short-range missiles launched from southern Iran before reaching the UAE.

**Countries:** Israel, United Arab Emirates, Iran, United States, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Australia

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