First Israeli Barak air defense system deploys to UAE, bigger deals expected: Sources
The UAE first began asking Jerusalem quietly about its defense systems in January in the wake of purported Houthi attacks.
The UAE first began asking Jerusalem quietly about its defense systems in January in the wake of purported Houthi attacks.
The Gulf nation said Monday it intercepted two ballistic missiles fired by Houthi rebels.
"This coordination has become an everyday requirement as things happen all the time,” said Ret. Maj. Gen. Amos Gilead.
Saudi “interest in the Israeli systems has reached a very practical phase," per an Israeli source.
According to updated intelligence, the Iranians are investing big sums to upgrade their cruise missiles and build new ones. Israel has been worried for some time by this threat and improved its Barak-8 air defense missile systems to try and minimize any capabilities gaps.