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Chinese laser air defense in Dubai
Location: Dubai International Airport, Dubai, UAE (25.2532, 55.3657)
Event Type: other
Severity: medium
Source: OSINT
Event Date: 2026-05-06T12:00:00.000Z
Description
By May 6, 2026, China's truck-mounted Guangjian-21A laser counter-drone system was reportedly deployed at Dubai International Airport to defend against potential Iranian drone strikes.
Sources
- OSINT
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