Key US-Linked Missile Defence Radars Hit In Jordan And UAE, Satellite Images Suggest: Report

Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 06:52 IST

Satellite images suggest that radar systems linked to the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar may have been struck.

New satellite imagery analysed by CNN suggests that radar systems connected to US-supplied missile defence networks in the Middle East may have been targeted during the opening phase of the current conflict involving Iran.

According to the analysis, several military installations across the Arabian Peninsula show signs of damage to facilities that typically house radar components used for missile detection.

These radars play a crucial role in identifying incoming ballistic missiles and drones and are a core part of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence, which is designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles during flight.

The imagery suggests a possible attempt to degrade regional air-defence capabilities by disabling radar systems that provide early warning and targeting data.

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