Italian MQ-9 Reaper drone destroyed by Iranian attack in Kuwait - Military Zone

Since the beginning of the "Epic Fury" operation, which was launched on February 28 by the United States, Italian forces are present in the Middle East in

An Italian MQ-9 Reaper drone was destroyed by an Iranian attack in Kuwait

Since the start of Operation “Epic Fury” launched by the United States on February 28, Italian forces within the anti-jihadist coalition “Inherent Resolve” [Operation “Prima Parthica”] in the Middle East have been attacked by Iran at least four times [or by agents of the Iranian regime].

So, on March 12, an unmanned aerial vehicle of the Shahed tribe attacked the camp of Singara in Erbil (Iraqi Kurdistan), where 140 Italian soldiers were assigned in charge of local defense training.Ore.

As for the other three attacks, they hit the Ali al Salem air base in Kuwait, including two Eurofighter F-2000A fighter jets [Squadron "Typhoon"], as well as an MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle [Squadron Araba Fenice Militaerkai].

On February 28th, one of the runways at the Kuwait Air Force Base was damaged by an Iranian missile. The second attacker hit an explosive device. And on the third occasion, at least one witness drone crashed into a hangar where an MQ-9A rifle from the Alaba Fenice detachment was located, which led to the destruction of theAircraft.

Defense: Drone attack on Ali Salim base in #Kuwait, Italian personnel safe.

Rome, #15 March 2026

“This morning there was a drone attack on the Ali al-Salem base in Kuwait, which hosts US and Italian forces… pic.twitter.com/Ebqt4UNa05 — Forze Armate StatoMaggioreDifesa (@SM_Difesa) March 15, 2026

“This morning [March 15], the Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait, which houses American and Italian personnel and assets, was the target of a drone attack under cover of an Italian Special Forces drone, which destroyed the aircraft,” said General Luciano Portolano, chief of staff of the Italian forces, through a message spread on social media.

In recent days, the strength of the Aeronautica Military Detachment was "preventively" reduced, "according to the measures taken in response to the emerging security situation in the region," General Portolano later recalled.Only "essential" personnel were stationed in Kuwait.

However, Rome believes that the soldiers were not deliberately targeted during these Iranian strikes.

"Kuwait is a military target because of the presence of American bases. Our numbers have been reduced, but the missions continue. [...] We respect our obligations," Italian Foreign Minister Antonia Tajani denied.The Iranian government "is not targeting our forces, only international bases. Iraqi Kurdistan is the base of the coalition against Daesh. The Italians are also there. But the main target remains the Americans. So we are against the country."There is no provocation," he assured.

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This is crazy, the orange fool is wreaking havoc everywhere on the planet, threatening and humiliating all partners, and the result, even if the Iranian regime has to collapse, does nothing to collect a big intervention, on the contrary, we are the most beautiful and powerful, so we strike and face the consequences ...

recently it is the same: the help of Ormuz is banned, because it is not needed, so we will leave you to deal with the Iranians ...

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and at the same time we are removing mica from our stock.Instead of putting the package in a basket of 68mm or 70mm guided missiles, we are fighting to destroy a rotten Shahed drone….

in short, a less safe world

If the US collapses, Hormuz will reopen.

The problem is that if Trump steps down now, it will be difficult to feign victory.

You cannot imagine Israeli power.

The orange gentleman is being dragged against his will by Mr.Netanyahu.

Any country connected to the US is a reasonable target for Iran.This success of Iran shows the limits of anti-aircraft in order to protect the foundations. When we see the difficulty of America to defeat a country like Iran, we can ask ourselves about their ability against Russia, China and North Korea.

The base clearly has no real protection against drones and shows no restrictions.

Shaheeds are very easy to stop, the crowd is the problem, except there is no mass attack in this article.The problem is more with the countries that refused to register on Ukraine.We can prepare well against Iranian offensives;this is more the result of an election and military suicide than of Iranian success.First of all, they should invest everything in missiles and drones, because they will never go to open war, because it is impossible to win.

Do you seriously think that because you don't know about it, it doesn't exist?

Indeed, the United States and Kuwait have anti-drone defense systems.

We don't have detailed information about the golf course like in Ukraine, but that's no reason to pretend that the game of golf is not good.

The interception rates appear to be high for any filters and undoubtedly better than the Ukrainian interception rates under the same conditions.We have to compare it to Shaheed's interception rates targeting Odessa, for example.

The Iranians simply have a lot of ammunition and the lack of depth in the Gulf states makes them very vulnerable.Almost all targets were within 20 km of the coast.

You ask questions and provide answers.

The problem is massive.

What do you mean by answering for a long time and considering the shooting problems that are already known before this war, to the Shahed crowd?

1) This is not what we see, the Iranians are playing it very political, they are not attacking US allies in all directions.They are reserved even against the Arab states.

2) There is no doubt that the United States There is still a complete lack of preparation (especially at the beginning), but it must be taken into account that the target country / base is not strategic depth. Here we are talking about a base 15 km from the sea.

3) The question of victory is a question of achieving political goals.Since the US has no clear or credible political goals, it will be difficult to say victory or defeat from the US perspective.

On a personal level, Trump received a few months of provocation and allowed personal enrichment through insider trading.But I don't know if we can get to this point or not, these are the main political objectives.

4) Militarily, the United States dominates Iran head and shoulders without this country, which is a military dwarf, cannot really respond.So instead of reminding us clearly that their military is the leader.(And NK is more powerful militarily than Iran...)

Iran is responding and playing for the long haul.

When it comes to being "bosses", it's true in the air but only in the air.

Allies of the US/Israeli attack on Iran and others are legitimate targets.They may be a little crazy and chaotic in Iran, but they seem to have a smart strategy this time.Following the US/Israeli attack, the leaders of France, Britain and Germany officially stated that they supported it defensively and offensively:https://www.elysee.fr/emmanuel-macron/2026/03/01/declaration-conjointe-des-dirigeants-de-la-france-de-lallemagne-et-du-royaume-uni-sur-les-attacks-indiscriminees-de-liran-contre-desla-

They took a shady and disgusting turn on the accusations and their media lies while practically supporting the US/Israeli offensive against Iran and others.

"In my opinion, no one wins the country by limiting themselves to long-term attacks. In fact, it is not enough to change the regime, we have to send people to and from the ground. Unless this is the next plan, I do not see where they are going with this."

With Russia, China or North Korea, I doubt they will try to do the same, these countries are already ready. Or rather, I hope they won't try!

Will the French defeat Hezbollah or the Houttis?And let's talk about Iran.Let's wait until the end of the game.Continue…

Well for the first 2 yes, without any particular worries.

They are especially difficult because the real Stabile Genius-Potus (RSGP), who, like most (many) mediocre Americans, cannot even place Iran on the map, having neglected decades of preparation (due to the often inhospitable/mountainous terrain, Tehran is located at an average altitude of 1400 m, let's remember that the maximum map allows!)

And now here he is turning to the Chinese, threatening his allies with an alleged US withdrawal from NATO if they don't come and help Fisa get him out of this business, which is starting to weigh heavily even on his supporters...

In fact, he is an "embotus" just like you: a beast of competition at parties on Wednesdays!

@Lim."They are having a particularly hard time because of the Real Stable Genius-POTUS (RSGP) who, like most (very) average Americans, can't even locate Iran on a map."It seems that the "very best" Europeans have some problems in locating Iran...

Ukraine is facing Russia.We have been silent for several decades at the level they have developed (only 1% of Ukraine in 2025).

You had a pool in your military history class, I think?

You remind me of those who said the coalition would commit massacres in Iraq.I have no respect for Orange, but it would be a mistake to judge the USA in the same way.

"We can ask questions about their capabilities against Russia, China or North Korea." The USA is strategically "on the streets"!It was last June when they should have stopped Israel, instead they did a "demonstration" with their B2s and then…………..nothing!Since the Iranians are still not partridges of the year and know that they have postponed all measures and Donald "would be taken back this time", they make their arsenal less exposed, "reclaim the ice" and now we see the result, knowing that America is the only country that speaks militarily to destroy the opponent.... Since Russia fought for more than four years, if we know its final goal, China must not miss a fraction of what happened in Ukraine, and some issues of Ukraine as"Korea".I can't imagine her attacking her southern neighbor and Japan even possessing a nuclear weapon knowing that using it will result in its destruction!

Ability against Russia?It was easy though, you had to do the same bombing campaign and leave the Ukrainians on the ground to do it!

Russia should be bombed and since we are from the Good camp, Russia does not dare to destroy Warsaw to the ground and bow before the West!

The age of reason is when a child learns that his actions have consequences.

It is obvious that some people have missed this step.

I quote our general: "Therefore there is no hostility towards our country," he insisted.

Indeed, after an investigation by Commissioner Salvo Montalbano, it turns out that, by chance, the suspension was on Shahid's path and was unfortunately destroyed.

It's really bad luck, the Iranians targeted the base 500 km away and they missed.

Let's forgive them, to err is human.

But be careful because next time, we will be really angry!No!

It was a Kuwaiti/American airport with some Italians in one corner.We are not talking about 500km, but about m, tens of thousands.

A change that can be fully explained by the effects of jamming, ammunition inaccuracy, operator error.

NB: And based on what falls/hits US bases, we can be sure that the Iranians aren't randomly firing in all directions without miraculously missing us.Otherwise, we will get more punches in the face.

The base was hit many times everywhere.Yes, the general idea is far from stupid.

Good series, Inspector Montalbano's investigations... 😉

The Iranians have thousands of Shia and Pakistani spies in the State Department.

Russians and Chinese provide the rest, SIGNIT, etc.

They didn't hit the blind.Especially when they want to maintain their income.

Dolgan's description is correct.

Quote: [Italian MQ-9 Reaper drone destroyed by Iranian attack in Kuwait]

For the record, on October 10, 1940, the Regia Aeronautica bombed British-American oil installations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.They attacked with four SM.82.

The presence of Italian troops * and gas in the region is not new, far from it.The Italians and Japanese were the first rivals of the British after 1936 (Source: Leonard Mosley)

* friendly ;0)

And Godwin's point really goes to the little cheerleader of the fifth month of Moscow.It was given to an operetta historian

Thanks for the little story time gabacho mangia lumache*

I have a "tilt" in my head!

For me, the Rit ... Italy on the Persian Gulf reminds me of this daring raid and of Enrico Mattei.That's all.By the way, the escorting of convoys during the Iran-Iraq war and the “neutral convoy law” that could come back into focus.

Sig.Enrico Mattei did not hold the highest office in Iran, although I consider him a man of good reputation.I have a lot of respect for him because he must have been killed by Barbuzai Fransouz.I wouldn't be surprised if "degolists" are involved.

He is only looking after the interests of his country.

Dr.I especially sympathize with Mohamed Mossadegh. His portrayal of Pierre Brasseur in a television movie a few years ago made me even more sympathetic...

Rit… The presence of Italians in this area is part of a development of about 90 years, at least if we do not include the history of Venice, which goes back much further.I do not know if Mrs. Meloni and the Italian political leaders mentioned this historical presence?But it's a French option, that's for sure!

Now Grenoble is really mountainous.So I'm not really offended by the word "gabacho" in its original definition.I embrace my femininity and even rustic and moujikia!

@blabla besson: Big or small, the story is written in the right language, if you want to take it seriously and explain yourself, without coming across as an arrogant joke that just wants to be a joke!

"British-American / Rittalian / Les Rittalien / des Anglosasins" is a word that does not exist and has no meaning.

Cit: [Séoudie sigurto, ali in S]

With an "s" or "S" you apparently don't realize the derogatory nature of this place name!

It is not a love story, but a satirical story with a hint of anti-Italian xenophobia.There are many things to say about its author...

Sit: [This is not friendly, but a derogatory term and characteristic of Italian racism.There is much to say about its author...]

I don't know why my posts always attract c***?

The Italians have it all figured out

I cannot imagine what would have been the power of the mullahs and the revolutionary guards if no one had intervened, even if Iran had clearly communicated its intentions written in black and white in its constitution.The massacre of tens of thousands of protesters, mostly students, concerns no one in political, media, student or celebrity circles.

At $35 million per drone, it's still a loss that hurts Italy.Fortunately, there were no human casualties to mourn.

Remember that this American base in Kuwait should be protected by important anti-aircraft assets.Especially the Patriot batteries, which are unfortunately not enough for the slow-moving Shahed drone.What about possible short- and medium-term interception systems?Which is missing or not working properly?...

The success of this attack is (unfortunately) remarkable, as it does not appear to be the result of a mass/saturation attack - the drone appears to have been dispatched alone, reporting no disruption elsewhere.

For those wondering, the French Al Dhafra base in the United Arab Emirates is protected by a combination of American and European, and even Russian, systems: 1 Mamba with Aster 30 batteries, Patriot Pac 2/PAC 3, THAAD, the old MIM 23 Hawks, Pantsir S1, as well as several short-range C-RAM systems.intercepted.However, some hits were still recorded at the base, illustrating the limitations and difficulties posed by Iran's hybrid attacks, which combine all types of drones and missiles.

Helicopters were added to drive the drones over the sea.

+ mistrals le T20 vab.

Quote: [Fended off hundreds of attacks (missiles, drones, etc.)]

This is very good!Now the Iranians can destroy the Fujairah oil terminal!;0)

But how many people do we have with a bi-national title, a Euro-like title, a NATO title or even a UN title?

We maintain a "presence" to help/train people who can't wait to fire us and do some shit here.

We have discovered that our troops, and therefore our money, are being targeted.

How much more to understand?

But who would love to bend to understand?

Comprehension is a word you should avoid.You are clearly missing the point.

In theory, Kurdish fighters are trained to fight Daesh.

ISIS is a threat that no longer exists.

In fact, we are training Kurdish autonomy and freedom fighters.

So, the enemies of the Iraqi state.

And the proxies of the USA, the enemies of Iran.

In short, risking a mission or the life of a soldier is not justified by making them a target without benefit for France.

a mission that makes our soldiers targets*

Interesting article on Ramstein's role in Germany https://www.virgule.lu/luxembourg/base-aerienne-de-ramstein-cest-de-la-sont-decidees-les-frappes-americaines-sur-liran/139563636.html.This is why I don't think Americans will leave Germany or NATO

Small, a story about racing.

Condolences to the Italian drone.

My condolences to his family, his engine parts, everyone who contributed in the smallest of ways to making him happen, and I share their grief.

This proves once again that western institutions are not protected enough.

As long as there is no ballistic missile risk, MICA VL type systems are preferred over SAMP/T.

Having said that, anti-aircraft missiles are expensive to intercept drones.

Knowing that both systems operate using large radars, when it is hit...

Which is not the case in the Mistral, effective but perhaps too big for a last resort.For this case see the lighter Polish hand surfaces.

But burning an expensive missile in the absence of better things to save a great view and drone war, soldiers' lives, ammo or fuel is very expensive.

A MICA or Aster anti-aircraft missile is expensive, but if it does much more damage….

Therefore, we must speed up these two programs and their shares of letters.

Waiting to fill the holes in the rocket: detection, radar and sound sensors, anti-aircraft guns, explosive bullets, traps, zone jammers and guided jammers, guided rockets and (or) mini manpads, interceptor drones, headbutts or others, search drones, altitude, motion.Knowing that nearby invaders are fibrous.Can use optic guide which makes jamming ineffective

Then choose manual or remote control depending on the weapon and need.

It is evident, important, and even more so now the number of drones and the fact that they can dive to the depths, and use rest and design to cover their prey.

SAMP-T and its radars are very effective in the plains or on water, on smooth and clear surfaces, for targeting cruise missiles or low-flying UAVs.

Where am I going?Choosing the base location is more important; with cheap FPV drones it is very important to stay away from friendly cities and industrial zones which can be a source of danger.

Radar and voice detection don't appreciate obstacles, and all it takes is one small hole in the net for some funny drones to rush in, given the unfunny damage.

It can also be useful to increase the bases to increase the distance between the objects that place them.And think seriously about the use of grids, their materials and qualities, and the means for their quick installation.

France has so many priorities under its belt….

After all, America's cowboys, who are the best, don't need anyone, especially since they are always smeared to show that they are just as bad as their NATO allies.I laugh, Bad at equipment, bad at planning.

Yes, I think the General of the United States knows the weaknesses, but since King Trump has cleaned up the military and intelligence, put his purest pawns there, and others are very afraid of being kicked out... America first!

I propose to fight the plane in 2014 and then again in 2022.

Just look at the enormous pressure that Russia and Ukraine are putting on each other from the air, mainly through the use of drones.

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The Italian defense minister was clear: "The Italians are not directly targeted." In Erbil, it was the wreckage of a drone that fell on an Italian camp.

Cite: [Iran's attack on Kuwait]

All these comments are for ONE drone!

While AD systems, I'll let the experts discuss, will protect drones and submarines in Kuwait or Djibouti, it's Fujairah-UAE that has just intercepted several Iranian drones.It is difficult to determine the area of ​​influence, but the export of nahoueft stopped and then resumed.

T.E.Lawrence called this the "Medina strategy": forcing the enemy to defend A in order to attack B.

Michel Houellebecq "Expansion of the Field of Wrestling".

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