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UAE shoots down Iranian UAVs, releases video of air defence neutralising them
short by Ashley Paul / on Sunday, 8 March, 2026
UAE's Ministry of Defence has released footage showing its air defence systems shooting down Iranian UAVs on Sunday. Multiple defence personnel were heard saying, "Target destroyed," as the video showed how eight Iranian UAVs were shot down. According to reports, UAE used Emirati Air Force AH-64E "Apache" attack helicopter to shoot down Iran's Shahed drones with the M230 chain gun.