Gulf States Adopt Laser Systems to Counter Drones Amid Iran Conflict
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Several Gulf states have begun deploying laser weapons to intercept drones used in the Iran war.
Israel has loaned the United Arab Emirates a laser system, expanding the region’s defensive capabilities.
The move reflects a growing trend among Gulf nations to employ directed‑energy technology against aerial threats, though the effectiveness of these systems remains unverified.
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