GCC Air Defense Systems Under Fire: Performance after Iran’s retaliatory strikes
Qatar Assessment: Performance, gaps, and structural adjustments
Saudi Assessment: Effectiveness, vulnerabilities, and sustainability needs
UAE Assessment: Capability, stress points, and strategic recalibration
In this special issue of Defense Weekly, we conduct a strategic assessment of GCC air defense performance following Iran’s large-scale retaliatory strikes amid the expanding U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
This issue evaluates how Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE performed under sustained pressure; identifies structural vulnerabilities; and analyzes the doctrinal, procurement, and integration adjustments required to reinforce deterrence credibility, layered resilience, and long-term sustainability in an increasingly volatile Middle East security environment.
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