Elul 27, 5776, 9/30/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
 Seven people lightly hurt in drone crashDrone crashed into abandoned house in northern Israel, 7 lightly injured from smoke inhalation. Russian drone invaded Israeli airspacePutin admits drone which entered Israeli airspace was Russian, not Syrian. Despite three attempts, IDF failed to shoot down the aircraft. Delivering internet with a drone?Facebook hopes solar-powered drones will bring WiFi internet to even the most remote locations. Israel shoots at drone over Golan HeightsNo casualties or damaged reported as Syrian drone invades Israel. Syria: US-led forces destroy own drone after crashCoalition jets destroy MQ-9 Reaper, after it crashes while flying combat mission against ISIS over northern Syria. Iron Dome downs unmanned drone in US Army testRevolutionary missile defense system proved its drone-killing capacity as well in first test on foreign soil. Report: Israeli drone spotted in Nagorno-KarabakhWashington Post reports Israeli-made suicide drone was seen flying over disputed area between Azerbaijan and Armenia. France cancels purchase of Israeli dronesAfter BDS France petition against purchase of Israeli-developed Watchkeeper drone, French gov't goes with another company. Iranian drone films American carrierIran says it flew a surveillance drone over an American aircraft carrier in the Gulf and took photographs of it. Steinitz 'disappointed' in 18-years of US spyingMinister responds to revelation of intelligence breach program, saying 'US spies on everyone, but we haven't spied on them for decades.'Revealed: US, UK infiltrated Israeli intelligenceNewly released Snowden documents expose 18-year hacking of Israeli drone missions; 'the most serious leak in Israeli intelligence history.' Germany to purchase Israeli-made UAVAccording to German media reports, German Defense Ministry favors Israeli-made unmanned aerial vehicle over US designed one. ISIS threats prompt closure of Rome's air spaceItaly’s Interior Minister says air space over Rome will be closed to drones throughout the Holy Year celebrations beginning next month. India Accelerates Plans to Buy Drones from IsraelSources in India say the country has accelerated plans to buy drones from Israel that can be armed. Israel, India Strike $400M Drone DealIsrael to deliver 10 Heron drones to Delhi in latest purchase to boost Indian military. Hamas Claims it Captured Israeli DroneIn video published Wednesday, terror group says a 'special unit' reassembled an Israeli drone that fell in Gaza's Beit Lahia. Watch: Iron Dome Knocks Drone Out of the AirThe Iron Dome missile defense system is also effective against drones, tests by Rafael, maker of the system, showed. American Drones May Monitor ISIS in LibyaUnited States talking with countries in North Africa about locating drones to monitor ISIS in Libya, senior administration official says.Report: Israeli Drone Crashes in LebanonFor second time in 3 weeks, Lebanese military says an IAF drone conducting an unknown mission crashed in the state, this time off Tripoli. Gazan Drone Breaches Israeli AirspaceDays after rocket attack Hamas enclave continues to show an uptick in aggression with unmanned vehicle possibly scouting ahead of attack.Report: IAF Destroys Crashed Drone in LebanonLebanese security source claims Israeli air strikes in eastern Lebanon destroyed a drone before it could be collected by the enemy. Yemen's Qaeda Leader Killed in AirstrikeYemeni officials say Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leader Nasir al-Wuhayshi was killed in a suspected American drone strike. New in IDF: Tactical Kamikaze DronesThe new weapon loiters over target then attacks it like a missile, and is intended for use at the tactical level. Why Was a US Drone in Non-ISIS Syria?Drone downed by Syria was in area devoid of ISIS - was it spying on Assad's regime in an area that has housed advanced missile shipments?Syria Downed US Drone Near Missile Storage PortSyria says it shot down drone over north Latakia, city targeted by Israel in past to block advanced missiles en route to Hezbollah. Hamas: 'Holy Obligation' to Attack IsraelEven as Hamas claims to be discussing a long term 'quiet period,' it is planning to open a front against Israel in Judea and Samaria. Rock from Illegal EU Settlement Nearly Downs DroneRegavim drone has close encounter with rock thrown by Arabs, while documenting illegal Arab settlements bearing EU flag. Drone Infiltrates the White HouseWhite House Press Secretary says electronic device found on grounds, but isn't a 'threat' to Obama family. UN Saw Drones Before Syria AirstrikeUN peacekeepers serving in the Golan Heights saw drones flying before Sunday's Israeli airstrike on Syria, says the UN spokesman. Iran Unveils its Lethal New 'Suicide Drones'Iran tests out a new weapon meant to bring death from the skies on land, air and sea targets, as part of massive 6-day drill.Syria Claims to Have Downed Israeli DroneArab media reports that Syria downed an Israeli drown near Quneitra. IDF: We don't respond to foreign reports. Jets Scrambled as Hamas Flies UAV over Gaza ParadeThe UAV would have been shot down if it had veered toward Israel. Its capabilities are not known. Pentagon Downplays Iran's Display of DroneIranian military releases a video of a drone it claims to have copied from an American drone downed in 2011. Pentagon unimpressed. Ukrainian FM: 'We Want Israeli Drones'After deal for Israeli military hardware reported canned last month over Russian pressure, visiting Ukrainian diplomat makes another call. Israeli Tourist Jailed in Paris after Flying DroneHe said had simply wished to film Parisian monuments 'exclusively for private purposes.' He was released and slapped with a fine.Report: Israeli Drone Crashes in LebanonIDF yet to comment on reports UAV crashed in Lebanese territory just across the border. Israel Cans Ukraine Arms Deal to Placate RussiaReports indicate weapons shipment including drones was approved by Defense Ministry, nixed by Foreign Ministry.Iran Demands Israel be Condemned Over DroneIran calls on the United Nations’ atomic agency to condemn Israel over the drone Iran downed above the Natanz uranium enrichment site.Israel Shoots Down Unmanned Drone From SyriaPatriot missile takes down UAV over Golan Heights as it attempted to penetrate Israeli airspace. Report Claims 'Israeli Drone' Downed over IraqLebanese reports say that the Hermes-class drone fell in the skies over Baghdad. Israel has not yet commented. IS Planning to Use Drones to Attack IsraelA member of the Islamic State tweets that the organization will soon use unmanned drones to attack Israel.Details Emerge on Alleged Israeli Drone in IranIranian Revolutionary Guards official claims the drone has up to a 1,600 km flight range, included high-res cameras.Tehran Vows to 'Accelerate' Arming of PalestiniansMove is in retaliation for Israel deploying a spy drone over Iran, which was shot down, says IRGC.Iran Says it is Examining Alleged Israeli DroneIranian Revolutionary Guards say parts of Israeli drone they claimed to down are intact and being looked at. Confirmed: Another Hamas Drone Shot DownIDF Patriot missiles shot down an enemy drone over the Mediterranean, says Channel 2. Hamas Boasts Drone Attack, Claims to Have MoreHamas confirms that it had dispatched a drone to fly over Israel earlier Monday - and claims that it has more waiting. Hamas Drone Shot Down over AshdodA UAV, apparently laden with explosives, was shot down by a Patriot missile. Strong explosion rocks the city.U.S. Flying Armed Drones Over BaghdadPentagon official says U.S. is flying armed drones over Baghdad, stresses airstrikes against Sunni insurgents have not been authorized. Palestinian Parliamentarian Among 17 ArrestedWatch drone video of Operation Brother's Keeper arrests; nighttime raids met friction in Tulkarem. Israeli Drone Falls in Hevron, PA Gives It BackAn IDF drone fell onto a Hevron rooftop and was taken by Palestinian Authority forces, who returned it to Israeli handsIAF's Backpack UAVs Play Key Role in SearchThe 12-lb. Skylark mini drone keeps an eye on soldiers as they search painstakingly for abducted teens, dismantle Hamas infrastructure. Watch: UAVs Searching for TeensSince Friday, several UAV teams fanned out in the search area and are taking an active part in the operations.Israeli Drone Helps Nab Brazilian Drug KingpinIsrael's booming defense sales to Brazil helping the country crack down on violent crime in the run-up to World Cup. Watch: Police Drone Pursues Price Tag SuspectPolice release footage from unmanned drone used to monitor 'hilltop youth'; drastic measures draw surprise, mockery.Police Use Drones to Monitor 'Price Tag' SuspectDrone launched over alleged vandalism on Arab orchard, monitoring suspect's every step and prompting questions over priorities. Iran Unveils Copy of 'Obama Gift' DroneJust a few weeks earlier, the IAF rehearsed for infiltration of Israeli airspace by UAVs, 'including models that it has never encountered.' Khamenei Presented with Iran's 'Achievements'Iran's Supreme Leader shown Iran's latest missiles and a model of a U.S. drone downed more than two year ago. |
