Footage Shows Iranian Missile Breaking Through Three Rounds of Patriot Air Defence Fire to Strike Key Base

Military Watch Magazine Editorial Staff

October-26th-2026

Iranian Missile Launch, Ballistic Missile Miliseconds Before Impact in Abu Dhabi, and Failed Patriot Launches

Previously unseen footage circulating online has shown an Iranian ballistic missile striking at Al Dhafra Air Base near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and evading at least three surface-to-air interceptors launched by nearby MIM-104 Patriot air defence systems. The footage has provided further evidence corroborating multiple prior reports that Patriot systems have been ineffective against Iranian missile strikes. In the initial hours of hostilities in February, footage showed Patriot systems in Qatar consistently failing to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles. In mid-March a crew member from a civilian ship sailing through the Gulf of Oman filmed two Iranian ballistic missiles striking oil facilities at the United Arab Emirates port of Fujairah, and failed efforts by local forces to use a Patriot system.

Failed Patriot Missile Interception Over Al Udeid Air Base (left) and Patriot System at Al Udeid on February 28, 2026

The aforementioned three pieces of footage all showed three interceptors launched against each Iranian ballistic missile, rather than the standard two, indicating an awareness of the lower than advertised probability of kill. PAC-3 interceptors cost approximately $4-6 million dollars, with export clients in Arab world typically paying closer to $6 million, bringing the cost of each interception attempt against Iranian short range missiles costing under $400,000 to around $18 million. This has ensured that air defence efforts are almost totally unsustainable. The capabilities of the U.S. and its strategic partners’ regional air defence network has been severely diminished since the outbreak of hostilities, with Iranian precision strikes having destroyed the sole AN/FPS-132 radar based outside the U.S., which was located in Qatar, and two AN/TPY-2 radars from THAAD systems in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, as well as multiple lower value radar systems.

Govt initiates legal action against Zetrix AI over unpaid JPJ revenue, rejected RM231m cheque

Govt initiates legal action against Zetrix AI over unpaid JPJ revenue, rejected RM231m cheque



Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the legal action followed the company’s failure to settle its total outstanding balance and accrued late-payment penalties within the stipulated deadline. — Bernama pic



First Published: Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026 4:33 PM MYT



KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The government is taking civil legal action against collection agent Zetrix AI Berhad after the company failed to remit millions in government revenue collected on behalf of the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the legal action followed the company’s failure to settle its total outstanding balance and accrued late-payment penalties within the stipulated deadline.

“Any delay in remitting the funds is categorised as a serious breach of contract terms,” Loke said when winding up his ministry’s Budget 2027 second reading debate.


“The government has also established full settlement of all outstanding balances, including late-transfer penalties, as an absolute prerequisite before granting any approval for extension or further operational consideration,” he added.

“We are currently in the process of taking legal action, including filing a civil lawsuit against the company, following its failure to settle the total outstanding amount along with penalties within the stipulated timeframe.”

JPJ initiated follow-up actions between May 19 and October 4, issuing 35 reminder notices and holding four engagement sessions, alongside special discussions, to demand the unremitted revenue.

Loke said that after repeated warnings, the company submitted a post-dated RHB Bank Berhad cheque dated September 30, 2026, valued at RM231 million. The cheque was intended to settle outstanding revenue collected up to August 17, but could not be honoured.


JPJ formally terminated its services with Zetrix AI as a revenue collection agent effective October 5. JPJ subsequently lodged a police report on October 7 over the unremitted government revenue.

To prevent similar issues in the future, Loke said the Transport Ministry and JPJ were tightening internal controls, including upgrading the MySIKAP portal and MyJPJ super app to reduce reliance on third-party collection agents.

The government is also reviewing a proposed mechanism with the Ministry of Finance and the Accountant-General’s Department to route all revenue directly into Treasury accounts without passing through third-party intermediaries, he added.

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Wee Ka Siong says too early to call MCA-Barisan talks on Melaka seats ‘positive’

Wee Ka Siong says too early to call MCA-Barisan talks on Melaka seats ‘positive’



MCA has yet to reach a decision on its position in the Melaka state election said party president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong. — Bernama pic



First Published: Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026 6:14 PM MYT


PETALING JAYA, Oct 27 — MCA has yet to reach a decision on its position in the Melaka state election, with party president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong saying it is still too early to describe ongoing discussions with Barisan Nasional over seat allocations as having produced a positive outcome.

In a Facebook post today, Wee said MCA had conveyed its dissatisfaction over the allocation of seats for the Melaka polls during a meeting with Barisan leaders late on Monday.

“As for Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s description of the outcome as ‘positive’, I believe we are still some distance from achieving that objective.

“It would be premature to describe the outcome as ‘positive’ at this stage,” he said.


“Both sides need to continue their discussions and I hope we can make a breakthrough within the next day or two,” he added.

Wee said the meeting at 11pm on Monday, held at the instruction of Ahmad Zahid, took place at a Kuala Lumpur hotel and involved Barisan secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir and Melaka caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

“Yes, the atmosphere during the meeting was calm and there were no arguments. MCA clearly expressed our dissatisfaction with the seat allocation for the Melaka state election. MCA has always been a party that presents facts, reasons matters out and conducts itself civilly. Any differences will be resolved through consultation,” he said.

Wee said MCA’s future direction and final decision on the Melaka election would be determined collectively by the party’s central leadership.

On October 25, MCA leaders walked out of a Barisan Nasional event in Melaka after objecting to what the party described as a candidate announcement and seat allocation process carried out without its agreement.

 

Jais grills Nik Nazmi for 3 hours over khalwat case

Jais grills Nik Nazmi for 3 hours over khalwat case

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His lawyer is now awaiting feedback from the Selangor shariah prosecution department on whether the former minister will be charged.

Former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad previously confirmed he was one of the two people detained by Jais in a suspected khalwat case in Petaling Jaya on Oct 15.

PETALING JAYA:

Former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad spent more than three hours giving a statement to investigators over a khalwat (close proximity) case he has been linked with.

Nik Nazmi was seen leaving the Selangor Islamic religious department’s office in Shah Alam at 1.30pm today, reported Utusan Malaysia.

Shariah lawyer Amirul Ashraf Ghani said the former minister was assisting Jais officials in completing their investigation under Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995.

Under the section, any Muslim found in close proximity with a member of the opposite sex who is not their spouse or mahram under suspicious circumstances faces a fine of up to RM3,000, up to two years in prison, or both.

In Islamic jurisprudence, a mahram is a relative with whom marriage is permanently unlawful.

“The case is still at the investigation stage … We will now await feedback from the Selangor shariah prosecution department on whether he will be charged,” said Amirul.

Amirul also sidestepped allegations that Nik Nazmi’s arrest had been pre-planned, following the circulation of photographs of him taken before the raid.

“We will raise this issue later. For now, our focus is on Jais completing the investigation,” he said.

Nik Nazmi previously confirmed he was one of two people detained by Jais in a suspected khalwat case in Petaling Jaya on Oct 15.

He said they did not engage in any improper conduct that could raise suspicion. In a statement, he apologised to his wife, their families and others affected by the incident, describing it as a lapse in judgment.

The Bersama co-leader was then suspended from all official party activities for three months from Oct 20 until Jan 19, 2027.