UAE Air Force responds to UAV over territorial waters approaching from Iran

UAE Air Force responds to UAV over territorial waters approaching from Iran

ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE Air Force responded to a UAV detected over the country’s territorial waters, approaching from Iran.

The Ministry affirmed that the Armed Forces remain on a high state of readiness to address any potential threats, while air defence systems continue to monitor and safeguard the country’s airspace around the clock.