Air & Missile Defense Alerts
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Air defense intercepts, ADIZ violations, missile tracking, and airspace incursion alerts from NORAD and regional commands.
UAE Detects Iranian Ballistic Missiles After Erbil Drone Attack
DOHA - On August 18 the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense stated that its air defense systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the UAE.
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Kurdistan Region: Two Hadid-110 Drones Strike PM Office, Origin Attributed to Iran
MIDDLE EAST - Two explosive-laden Hadid-110 drones that the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate stated were launched from across the Iranian border struck the private office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the Parastin Agency director in the Pirmam distric
Read the Full AlertSpanish F-18 Downs Drone in Romanian Airspace Under NATO Enhanced Air Defense
GALAȚI COUNTY, ROMANIA - Two Spanish F-18 fighter aircraft assigned to NATO’s enhanced Air Defense mission at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base intercepted and destroyed a drone that entered Romanian national airspace from the direction of Moldova in the early hours of August 16.
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NATO Baltic Air Policing Jet Shoots Down Foreign Drone Over Eastern Latvia
LATVIA - On the morning of August 14, a NATO fighter jet operating under the Baltic Air Policing mission from a base in Lithuania intercepted and destroyed a foreign unmanned aerial vehicle that entered Latvian airspace over Balvi Municipality.
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Armed Russian Cruise Missile Crashes in Eastern Poland, NATO Activates Defenses
POLAND - An armed Russian Kh-101 cruise missile violated Polish airspace and crashed in a field near Tarnawa-Kolonia, approximately 31 miles (50 km) from Lublin, during a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight into July 30.
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Romania Scrambles F-16s After Aerial Targets Detected Near Snake Island
BLACK SEA - On July 29 around 10:30 AM, the Romanian Ministry of Defense radar surveillance system detected a group of aerial targets flying 20 km northwest of Snake Island.
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CENTCOM Intercepts IRGC Ballistic Missiles Targeting U.S. Forces in Middle East
MIDDLE EAST - On July 28 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces based in the Middle East, according to U.S. Central Command.
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Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Drones from Iraq Targeting Petroleum Facilities
MIDDLE EAST - On July 27, the Saudi Ministry of Defense stated that air defenses intercepted and destroyed a number of drones during the past hours that attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern Region and Riyadh.
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Jordan and Israel Intercept Separate Pairs of Drones Near Shared Border
JORDAN - The General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army stated that Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft intercepted and downed two drones that breached Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory on the morning of July 27.
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Coalition Forces Intercept Explosive-Laden Drone Over Erbil
MIDDLE EAST - On Saturday afternoon, Coalition forces intercepted and shot down an explosive-laden drone over Erbil at approximately 3:20 p.m. local time, according to information obtained by Kurdistan24 (KRG state-run media). No casualties or material damage were immediately reported.
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CENTCOM Completes Latest Strikes Against Iran
CENTCOM Completes Latest Strikes Against Iran. U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense assets.
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Kuwaiti Air Defenses Currently Intercepting Missile, Drone Attacks
Kuwaiti Air Defenses Currently Intercepting Missile, Drone Attacks. Kuwaiti Army: "Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks".
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CENTCOM Ends Weekend Wave of Strikes Against Iran
U.S. Central Command: “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) successfully completed the ninth consecutive evening of strikes against Iran, July 19. CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks.
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IDF Identifies Iranian Launches Toward Aqaba Near Israeli Territory
JORDAN - The Israel Defense Forces stated on July 19 that launches from Iran toward the city of Aqaba in Jordan, near the territory of the State of Israel, were identified.
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U.S. Embassy Cites Aqaba Evacuation Threat, Jordan Says Facilities Operate Normally
JORDAN - On Sunday the U.S. Embassy Amman cited a specific and credible threat that prompted Jordanian authorities to evacuate the international airport and seaport in Aqaba, and strongly advised all Americans to refrain from travel to either facility. It continues to advise Americans to avoid travel to military bases in Jordan.
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Kuwaiti Air Defenses Respond to Missiles and Drones
KUWAIT - On Sunday the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces stated that Kuwaiti air defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone threats following what it described as Iranian aggression.
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Trump Declares U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Over After U.S. Strikes on Iran and Renewed Shipping Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
MIDDLE EAST - President Trump stated on July 8 that the ceasefire with Iran is over from his perspective and that continued engagement constitutes a waste of time, following U.S. Central Command strikes launched the previous day against Iranian targets in response to attacks on commercial shipping i
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Romanian Defense Ministry Destroys Explosive Drone Fragment in Tulcea County
TULCEA COUNTY, ROMANIA - Romanian Ministry of Defense specialists destroyed an explosive charge from drone fragments through controlled detonation in Luncavița commune on June 30.
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IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Strikes on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, Explosions and Sirens Reported in Gulf States
PERSIAN GULF - On June 28, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Command released a statement asserting dominance over the Strait of Hormuz.
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NATO Baltic Air Policing Jets Shoot Down Drone in Latvian Airspace
The National Armed Forces of Latvia (NBS) issued an orange-level air threat alert on June 8 after a foreign UAV entered Latvian airspace. Latvian authorities attributed the incursion to Russian electromagnetic warfare.
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