Airborne attacks in the Middle East

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The growth in missile and uninhabited aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities among state and non-state actors in the Middle East has exacerbated existing security dynamics. In particular, the multi-decades investment by Iran and its armed non-state partners in missile and UAV technology, is now translating into harassment and precision strikes against military bases, civilian centres and critical infrastructure in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Israel. The recent attacks against the UAE and the 2019 Abqaiq-Khurais attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities highlight the destabilising potential of these capabilities.

In response, several Gulf states have acquired short-range missiles and UAVs and appear increasingly interested in developing their indigenous capabilities in this domain. Although countries in the region have invested in air and missile defences, these systems are not always effective and are expensive to procure and deploy. Airborne attacks are often difficult to attribute, complicating deterrence and punishment strategies.

In this IISS webinar, William Alberque, Douglas Barrie, Emile Hokayem and Amnah Ibraheem explore Iran's capabilities and motivations, the Gulf states' possible responses and whether diplomacy and deterrence can address this challenge.

YouTube url:	https://youtu.be/WjWHKzvmRak
Created:	23. 2. 2022 20:29:43

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Airborne attacks in the Middle East