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US-Israel war on Iran
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How did Israel's air defences perform against Iran's missiles?

Although largely effective, Israel's multilayered billion-dollar air defences showed signs of strain as the war dragged on and Iran changed tactics

Paul Iddon
16 April, 2026
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Israel 'told US it is running low on interceptors': report

The New Arab Staff
15 March, 2026
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Qatar and UAE 'not short on ammunition' to down Iranian missiles

The New Arab Staff
03 March, 2026
US President Joe Biden (C) stands in front of an Iron Beam (L) and an Iron Dome battery (R) during a tour of the Jewish state's defence systems at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on July 13, 2022.
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Israel to deploy 'Iron Beam' laser defence by end 2025

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 December, 2025
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Iraq
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Could Iraq's new air defences become a target for Israel?

Paul Iddon
15 October, 2025
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Turkey warns Israeli air defense system could destabilise Cyprus

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 September, 2025
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Turkey's Erdogan unveils 'Steel Dome' air defense system

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 August, 2025
An Egyptian army M60 main battle tank and an infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) are deployed near the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing
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US approves $4.67 bn sale of NASAMS air defence system to Egypt

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 July, 2025
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Iran says replaced air defence systems damaged during Israel war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 July, 2025
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Israel air defences failing to down 5-10% of Iran missiles: army

The New Arab Staff
16 June, 2025
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Israeli pressure stopped Iraq acquiring weapons: officials

The New Arab Staff
28 October, 2024
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Israel defence exports hit record $13.1 billion in 2023

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 June, 2024
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Satellite images reveal deployment of Israeli weapons in UAE

The New Arab Staff
29 October, 2022
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Israel to sell air defence system to United Arab Emirates, sources say

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 September, 2022
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Israel says laser air defence to cost $2 per interception

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 June, 2022
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Israel successfully tests laser air defence system: Gantz

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 April, 2022
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Israel successfully tests 'C-Dome' naval air defence system

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 February, 2022
An Iraqi airforce MI-28 helicopter flies near the army base of Qaryat Jaddalat, south of the city of Mosul on November 25, 2016, during a massive operation to oust IS jihadists from the country's second city.
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Where will Iraq buy new air defence systems from? 

Paul Iddon
20 December, 2021
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Iraq military says looking to purchase air defence system

The New Arab Staff
05 October, 2021
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Russia
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Russia's missile sale to Iran 'a carrot and stick'

Al-Araby al-Jadeed
16 April, 2015