Rescue workers try to put out a fire of a residential building burning after a Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. (AP photo) Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine, firing 392 drones and 34 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said on Tuesday, in one of the largest barrages in recent months.At least five people […]
UAE successfully intercepts 16 drones and 7 ballistic missiles fired by Iran today / Image: file The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that its air defence systems successfully intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 16 drones launched towards the country on March 23, 2026.In a statement carried by Emirates News Agency, the ministry said the interceptions […]
At least 16 US military aircraft have been destroyed since the start of the conflict with Iran, including 10 MQ-9 Reaper drones shot down by enemy fire, while several others have been damaged in strikes and operational incidents, according to officials cited by Bloomberg.The most severe losses were attributed to accidents, including three US F-15 […]
Drones, Robots to Patrol Dubai Beaches in Major Safety Upgrade Dubai has once again turned to cutting-edge technology to enhance public safety, this time along its coastline. In a regional first, authorities have introduced aquatic rescue robots and aerial water-rescue drones across public beaches to assist lifeguards and respond faster to emergencies at sea. The […]
Iranian Drones Hit Fuel Tanks at Oman’s Salalah Port, Massive Fires Erupt, Tehran Denies Role The widening conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel has now reached one of the Gulf’s most strategically important maritime hubs. On March 11, 2026, multiple drones struck fuel storage tanks at the Port of Salalah in Oman, igniting […]
UAE bans drones, paragliders and light sport aircraft citing exceptional circumstances and ongoing regional tensions/Image: X The UAE’s aviation authority has announced a complete ban on operating drones and light sports aircraft across the country, warning that anyone who breaks the rule could face legal action.The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said the decision comes […]
File photo: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy The United States has asked Ukraine to help counter Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday, adding that Kyiv would provide technical expertise and support while ensuring its own defences remain intact.“We received a request from the United States for specific support in […]
Who is winning the US-Iran war? That’s the question gripping the internet, TV debates, and social media worldwide right now.Six days ago, the US and Israel unleashed coordinated strikes on Iran, hammering military bases, missile sites, and key infrastructure nationwide. Iran has fired back with its remaining arsenal against the world’s top superpower — and […]
Just three days into the conflict, the Iran war has become attritional. Waves of drone attacks by the Islamic Republic are putting pressure on the defences of the US and its partners from Bahrain to the UAE, depleting weapons stockpiles. The outcome of the fight may depend on which side runs out of munitions first.Shahed-136 […]
