UAV

Hamas Boasts over Failed Drone Attack, Says it Has UAV 'Arsenal'

Hamas 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 Ashdod

A UAV, apparently laden with explosives, was shot down by a Patriot missile. Strong explosion rocks the city.

U.S. Flying Armed Drones Over Baghdad

Pentagon official says U.S. is flying armed drones over Baghdad, stresses airstrikes against Sunni insurgents have not been authorized.

Palestinian Authority Parliamentarian Among 17 Arrested

Watch drone video of Operation Brother's Keeper arrests; nighttime raids met friction in Tulkarem.

Israeli Drone Falls in Hevron, PA Gives It Back

An IDF drone fell onto a Hevron rooftop and was taken by Palestinian Authority forces, who returned it to Israeli hands

Watch: IAF Mini Drones Play Key Role in Search for Missing Teens

The 12-lb. Skylark mini drone keeps an eye on soldiers as they search painstakingly for abducted teens, dismantle Hamas infrastructure.

Watch: UAVs Searching for Teens

Since 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 Kingpin

Israel's booming defense sales to Brazil helping the country crack down on violent crime in the run-up to World Cup.

Watch: Police Use Drones to Pursue Price Tag Suspect

Police release footage from unmanned drone used to monitor 'hilltop youth'; drastic measures draw surprise, mockery.

Security Forces Use Drones to Monitor 'Price Tag' Suspect

Drone launched over alleged vandalism on Arab orchard, monitoring suspect's every step and prompting questions over priorities.

Iran Unveils Copy of 'Obama Gift' Drone

Just 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 'Military Achievements'

Iran's Supreme Leader shown Iran's latest missiles and a model of a U.S. drone downed more than two year ago.

IAF Jets, Choppers Train for UAV Threat

Air Force holds drill against infiltration by fast, sophisticated drones it has not yet encountered.

Israeli Drones Will Guard Brazil World Cup

Brazilian Air Force contract given to Elbit's Hermes 900 drone to guard 2014 FIFA World Cup Games.

IDF Drone Crashes in Gaza

Malfunction cited as cause of crash in southern Gaza. Two similar crashes occurred in the last six months.

UAE To Deliver Official Documents to Citizens - By Drone

UAE announces new plan to have small drones deliver identity cards and other documents with fingerprint scanner to secure contents.

Iran Threatens US: Our Drones And Missiles Can Hit You

Iranian Revolutionary Guards' site warns US its drone and missile systems can reach American warships in Persian Gulf.

India to Buy 15 Drones from Israel

Indian government approves purchase Monday. The goal: to boost India's surveillance capabilities.

New Iranian Combat Drone 'Can Reach Israel'

The 'Fotros' can fly 2,000 kilometers and stay in air 30 hours, armed with air-to-surface missiles.

Israeli Drone Crashes During Gaza Operation

Israeli 'sky rider' drone crashed during Gaza operations last week. IDF: technical failure to blame.

Report: Arab Students Plotted 'Drone Attack' Against Israel

Palestinian Authority source says PA security forces broke up the cell, made up of three students at the Hebron University.

Report: U.S. Cancelled Drone Delivery to Turkey

Congress cancelled delivery of UAVs to Turkey because of its exposing of Israeli spies to Iran, reports Turkish newspaper.

UAV Crashes in Mediterranean; IDF Investigates

The IDF is investigating the second UAV crash in three months.

Syria: Rebels Down Drone as Regime Casualties Mount

Rebels parade unmanned drone shot down near Damascus; regime forces under strain.

Iran Unveils New Drone, Another Becomes Operational

The highly advanced reconnaissance and attack drones are said to strongly resemble US drones captured and downed by Iran in recent years.

Israeli UAV Crashes Near Border with Egypt

An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crashed on Sunday evening near the border with Egypt, due to a technical difficulty.

Gunman Bursts Into Pakistan Hotel, Killing 9 Foreigners

Gunmen bursts into a hotel in northern Pakistan early Sunday, killing nine foreigners.

Report: Top Taliban Leader Killed in Pakistan Drone Strike

The Pakistan Taliban's second-in-command was killed in a drone strike Wednesday in the country's tribal region.

Obama Defends Drone Strikes to Eliminate Terrorists

U.S. President Barack Obama lays out new guidelines for drone strikes, warns that a "perpetual" U.S. war on terror would be self defeating.

France Seeks to Buy Drones from Israel

France is in talks with the United States and Israel to buy intelligence-gathering drones, says the country’s Defense Minister.

Largest Syrian Brigade Nears Breaking Point

Rebels trying to smash 52nd Armored Brigade at Dera'a in southern Syria.

UAV Didn't Come from Lebanon, Claims Official

Lebanese security official denies that a drone downed by Israel last week had been sent from Lebanon.

Lebanese Army Increases Presence Along Border with Israel

The Lebanese army increases its presence along the Lebanon-Israel border, a day after Israel shot down a UAV.

Deputy Defense Min.: We'll Retaliate for UAV

"There will be an Israeli reaction," said Danny Danon. "We've seen Israel's ability to deter Hizbullah."

Hizbullah Denies Sending Drone into Israel

Prime Minister's helicopter landed, waited until suspected Hizbullah UAV was shot down before taking off again.

Report: Germany Prefers Israeli Over US Drones

Germany is in talks with Israel to buy weaponized drones for its military that are seen as more technologically advanced than US ones

Pilot Reports Drone Sighted Near JFK Airport

US aviation authorities opened an investigation into pilot's sighting of a small unmanned aircraft in the air near New York's JFK Airport.

Iran Claims It Captured Another 'Enemy Drone'

Iran announced Saturday that it downed and captured another "enemy drone," the semi-official Fars News Agency reported.

Syria Claims It Shot Down Israeli Drone

Syria claims in unconfirmed report that its forces downed an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) near the border with Lebanon.

Germany Charges Two Over Drone Engine Exports to Iran

German federal prosecutors filed charges against two men over alleged illegal export to Iran of dozens of aircraft engines for use in drones

Source: Drone Strike Kills Top Al Qaeda Cleric in Yemen

A drone strike in the eastern Yemeni province of Shabwa killed the top religious cleric for Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

Obama to Disclose Secret Drone War Guidelines to Lawmakers

Obama will grant lawmakers access to documents outlining legal justification for strikes against citizens who are terrorists.

Iran Releases Footage Allegedly Extracted From US Drone

Iran has claimed that it has decoded and released footage on state television allegedly extracted from a CIA drone captured in 2011.

US to Deploy Drone Near Mali to Surveil Al-Qaeda Terrorists

The US military plans to set up a base for drones in northwest Africa to bolster surveillance of Al-Qaeda's affiliate in the region.

Elbit Wins $315 Million Defense Contract

Haifa-based Elbit Systems has won a $315 million contract for unmanned systems, electronic warfare and aerial and land systems.

Report: Syria Converted Combat Aircraft to Drones with WMDs

A MiG-21 combat aircraft flown by a Syrian pilot who defected was found to have been upgraded back in Syria to carry chemical weapons.

IAF Chief Concerned over Hizbullah's UAVs

Israel's greatest concern is increased attempts by Hizbullah to attain accomplishments by sending UAVs into Israel, says IAF Commander.

Sign of Worry for Ahmadinejad?

Iran Flies Propaganda; US Denies Drone Downed

The US has denied an Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ claim that they downed a US spy drone, possibly part of the regime’s propaganda.

Iran Claims It Downed another US Spy Drone

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they downed a US spy drone hours after reports that the US stepped up spying on the Bushehr nuke site.

Iran Formally Accuses US of 'Illegal and Provocative Acts'

Iran has filed formal accusations against the U.S., accusing it of carrying out "illegal and provocative acts."

Mexican Detained After Dismantled Drones Found in Luggage

A Mexican citizen travelling to Israel was detained at Ben-Gurion Airport after two dismantled drones were found in his luggage.

Hamas Tried to Develop a UAV

Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers have been trying to develop an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reveals.

US Open to UN Probe of Drone Strikes

The U.S. ambassador to the UN announced that US has not ruled out cooperating with a pending U.N. probe into use of drone strikes.

Iran Attempts and Fails to Shoot Down U.S. Drone

An unarmed U.S. surveillance drone was fired at by Iranian military jets last week, Pentagon reveals. The drone was not hit.

Iran Claims to be Testing Latest Drone

Iranian experts have succeeded in building a vertical take-off and landing drone which will be unveiled in the coming months.

Turkey to Return 3 Israeli Aerostar Drones

Turkey plans to return three tactical drones to Israel, allegedly due to "poor performance."

Iran Boasts: Drone Transmitted Live Data

Drone shot down October 6 photographed "sensitive Israeli bases," says Iranian defense official.

Iran Has More Advanced UAVs, Claims its Defense Minister

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi says that the UAV that recently penetrated into Israel is not Iran’s most advanced.

Israeli Heron UAV Passes Latin America Flight Test

Israel's Heron UAV has passed its latest flight test, a long-range mission across the Andes.

Iranian Official Threatens Israel with More Drones

An Iranian military official says Israel should expect more unmanned drones to enter its airspace.