UAE air defences respond to fresh wave of missile threats, Sunday morning

The United Arab Emirates air defences were responding to missile and drone threats on Sunday morning, according to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).

NCEMA posted on their X account at 6:47am warning that sounds heard by the public were air defence systems in action intercepting missiles:

Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates. pic.twitter.com/TQSRFmOGt1

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 22, 2026

The MOD also posted on their X account at 6:49am warning the public to remain in a safe place and adhere to safety protocols:

تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من إيران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الأصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة اعتراض كل من منظومات الدفاع الجوي للصواريخ البالستية، والمقاتلات للطائرات المسيرة والجوالة.

UAE air defences are… pic.twitter.com/VSHetj7ljH

— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 22, 2026