UAE views on South Korean M-SAM air defense systemnote

The UAE signed a $3.5 billion preliminary deal to procure South Korea’s M-SAM mid-range air defense system in 2022.

The UAE-Air Force and Air Defense (UAE-AFAD) is said to have received two M-SAM batteries.

The following note highlights the UAE's position on the M-SAM performance and Abu Dhabi’s interest in another South Korean air defense system.