{
  "id": 4952770,
  "title": "Israel-Greece air defence deal to be 'scaled up' with UAE as contender, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/israel-greece-air-defence-deal-to-be-scaled-up-with-uae-as-contender-4952770",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T22:06:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-greece-air-defence-deal-be-scaled-uae-contender-sources-say"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israel plans to \"scale up\" the export of its layered air-defence system, sold to Greece, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as its desired buyer, according to sources familiar with ongoing discussions. Talks between Israel and the UAE, in conjunction with the US, aim to address a gap in the Emirates' \"layered defence\" capabilities. The $3.5bn sale of these systems to Greece is considered a model for Israel's future export efforts. Israel's systems are viewed as more affordable and exportable compared to those offered by the US. The UAE, which already cooperates with Israel on defense matters, is seen as a prime candidate for these systems. Both countries have previously collaborated on pursuing the joint development and acquisition of weapons systems. While the UAE operates US-made Patriot and Thaad air defence systems, it currently lacks a fully layered air-defence system.",
  "summary": "Israel-Greece air defence deal to be 'scaled up' with UAE as contender, sources say Israel plans to “scale up” the export of the layered air-defence system it sold to Greece, with the UAE as its desired buyer, one current and one former US official familiar with ongoing discussions told Middle East Eye. Talks between Israel and the UAE, taking place alongside the US, are focused on how Israel can…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Israel-Greece air defence deal to be 'scaled up' with UAE as contender, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/israel-greece-air-defence-deal-to-be-scaled-up-with-uae-as-contender",
        "published": "2026-09-01T20:19:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}