UAV

IDF detects drones attempting to smuggle weapons into Gaza

Over the past month several incidents were detected in which drones from Egyptian territory flew directly to the Gaza Strip, raising concerns that they were moving weapons to Hamas.

Ramat Negev Governor:

'Closed military zone against drones? We need the opposite'

The head of the Ramat Negev Regional Council welcomes the defense minister's recognition of arms smuggling from Egypt as terrorism, but says the area is already a closed military zone, and what is required is exactly the opposite.

Defense Minister declares war on drone smuggling

Defense Minister Israel Katz declares area near Egypt-Israel border to be closed military zone, changes open-fire protocols and classification of drone smuggling threat.

Rare Look:

A glimpse of the combat complex preparing the IDF for escalation

The IDF is conducting exercises to be prepared in case a war with Hezbollah develops. The drills show technological progress and include training with drones.

Islamic Jihad claims:

Intelligence extracted from downed IDF UAVs

Islamic Jihad commander claims UAVs shot down in Judea and Samaria provided intelligence used in attacks on IDF soldiers.

Report:

US launches drone missions over Gaza to track ceasefire

Israeli and American officials tell The New York Times that US drones are flying over Gaza with Israeli consent to monitor the ceasefire.

IAF drone crashes near Gaza border

IAF 'Zik' UAV crashes in open area at Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha due to technical malfunction, none injured.

First publication:

Netanyahu takes action on drone threat from Egypt

Security forces succeed in shooting down only about half the weapons-smuggling drones infiltrating the Egypt-Israel border, sources say.

Emergency Knesset session: 'Enemy is arming itself from within'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee holds urgent meeting following rise in weapons-smuggling from Egypt, MK Tzvi Succot warns of 'existential threat.'

A solution to the drone threat to the Negev

Ibrahim Al-Arjani and corrupt Egyptian officers are behind a growing drone smuggling network threatening Israel's Negev region; there is an urgent need for a fortified anti-drone defense line along the Sinai border. Op-ed.

2 in serious condition

50 hurt in UAV strike in Eilat

50 people were injured before the holiday's end (Wednesday) by a drone strike in the tourist center of Eilat, near the Mall Hayam mall.

UAV strikes entrance to Eilat hotel, no casualties reported

Houthi UAV sets off alarms in Eilat, lands at entrance to hotel. No injuries reported, police investigating.

UAV fired from Yemen into Arava region intercepted

Israel Air Force intercepts an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), launched from Yemen into the Arava region. Alarms were activated in the Be'er Ora area.

Israeli Air Force intercepted 10 UAVs from Yemen in past week

IDF reports 'Clear, direct hit, target down': The Israeli Air Force intercepted ten UAVs launched from Yemen in the past week

Poland scrambles jets, closes airport amid Russian drone threat

Poland shuts Warsaw airport and scrambles jets after reports of Russian drones entering its airspace amid massive Russian strikes on Ukraine. Military declares full readiness to respond.

Gaza flotilla claims it was attacked by drone in Tunisia

Gaza-bound flotilla docked in Tunisia reports suspected drone strike. All aboard are safe. Tunisia's National Guard: No drone activity detected in the area.

In just 30 minutes: Three UAVs from Yemen intercepted by IAF

Three UAVs from Yemen intercepted by IAF within a span of half an hour early Monday afternoon. No injuries reported.

Initial inquiry:

UAV that hit Ramon Airport was not classified as hostile

Initial inquiry found that the UAV that struck Ramon Airport was detected by the IAF systems but was not classified as a hostile UAV; accordingly, the interception and alert systems were not activated.

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IAF downs Houthi drones

Over the past week, the IAF intercepted five UAVs and two surface-to-surface missiles that were launched from Yemen.

IAF downs Houthi drone over Sinai

While Houthis claim several UAVs were launched at Israel after the funeral of their PM and ministers, the IDF identified one and intercepted it.

Ukraine:

Historic synagogue significantly damaged by Russian drone strike

Historic Nachlas Eliezer Synagogue in Odessa severely damaged by a Russian drone strike, which sparked a large fire; local rabbi condemns the attack.

Drama in the IAF:

Aircraft sabotaged, three arrested

IDF probes suspected sabotage of UAVs by three IAF servicemembers; officials say incident could have caused crashes but no harm to operational readiness.

IDF thwarts weapon smuggling attempt on Jordanian border

IDF says troops thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt on the eastern border on Thursday night, intercepting a drone carrying seven handguns. The weapons were handed over to security authorities.

High Tech Halacha:

Ofakim uses a drone to fix its eruv just before Shabbat

Ofakim city workers noticed that the Eruv around their city was down and fixed it moments before Shabbat - using a drone.

Iran, Yemen, Gaza, Lebanon

Israel Navy works to counter any threat

The Israel Navy's Shayetet 3 took a key part in the war against Iran, adding to its list of successes against Yemen, Gaza, and Lebanon by intercepting a string of drones.

IDF presents:

How to shoot down hundreds of Iranian attack drones

IAF publishes footage from the cooperation between Attack helicopter squadrons and personnel from the Aerial Control and Flight Surveillance Array to defend Israel from Iran's UAVs.

Dozens of Iranian UAVs neutralized with electronic warfare

Since the beginning of Operation “Rising Lion,” soldiers from the Spectrum Warfare 5114th Battalion in the J6 and Cyber Defense Directorate played a significant role in defending the State of Israel against UAVs launched from Iran.

'UAV identified, intercept authorized'

IDF publishes footage of UAV interception

Israeli Air Force continues its air defense efforts, intercepting UAVs by air defense systems, along with fighter jet operations. Watch.

First operational use:

IDF intercepts UAV with Barak air defense system

The IDF confirmed that the IAF’s Aerial Defense Array ‘Barak’ system intercepted a UAV that crossed into Israeli territory.

From the air and sea:

IDF intercepted over 95% of Iranian UAVs so far

IDF says over 95% of airborne threats intercepted as Air Force and Navy work in tandem to counter relentless Iranian UAV and missile attacks on Israeli civilians.

IDF confirms: Iran downed Israeli UAV over Isfahan

Iran successfully downs Israeli UAV over Isfahan, marking first such event in the conflict.

'It fell, exploded, target eliminated'

Watch: IAF helicopter intercepts Iranian UAV

Overnight, the Israeli Air Force intercepted around 30 UAVs launched toward the State of Israel.

UAV shot down near Caesarea

Unmanned aerial vehicle spotted near Beit She’an prompts alerts across the north and Sharon region; IAF surveillance continues as aircraft proceeds southward.

Israeli Navy intercepts eight Iranian drones

Israeli Navy successfully intercepts eight UAVs launched from Iran using the newly deployed 'Barak Magen' system aboard Sa’ar 6-class missile ships, marking its first operational use.

Several drones infiltrate northern and southern Israel

IAF intercepts three drones in southern Israel. Sirens sound in northern Israel as well.

Unique footage: Iranian UAV intercepted over Galilee Panhandle

Video posted online shows UAV is flying at high speed as interceptor missile ascends, then descends and precisely strikes the hostile aircraft.

Sirens in Eilat and Dead Sea

IDF intercepts three drones

Sirens sound in Eilat, the Dead Sea, and Arava regions due to suspected drone infiltrations. IDF confirms the Air Force intercepted a drone over Eilat and two additional suspicious aerial targets over the Arava region.

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IAF continues intercepting UAVs launched towards Israel by Iran

IAF continuing to intercept Iranian UAVs launched towards Israel following Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Our friends, the Chinese, who arm and assist Iran

China apologists - and there are many - say that Israel should not read into China’s support for Iran. China will sell anything to anybody, they say. But that is irrelevant. Their actions put Jewish lives in danger. Opinion.

IDF strikes drone manufacturing facilities in Lebanon

After warning Dahieh residents to evacuate, IDF strikes underground UAV production and storage facilities in Dahieh and southern Lebanon, as well as a drone manufacturing workshop.

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IAF intercepts Houthi drone on Egyptian border

IDF footage shows the interception of an unmanned aircraft that was launched toward Israel from Yemen near the Egyptian border.

Zelenskyy hails 'brilliant' drone strike on Russian airfields

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauds a "brilliant" and "most long-range operation" as drones struck Russian strategic bombers at military airfields.

Pakistan:

We intercepted 25 Israeli-made drones launched by India

Tensions flare as Pakistan accuses India of drone incursions using Israeli technology; Indian Air Force reportedly employs Israeli-made bombs amid Kashmir escalation.

Third time in one day:

UAV from Yemen intercepted

UAV fired from Yemen intercepted in the area of the Dead Sea. No sirens sounded in accordance with protocol.

IAF intercepts drone fired from Yemen

IDF says that a UAV that was launched from the east was intercepted by the IAF prior to crossing into Israeli territory.

Suspected unidentified drone

The reason Netanyahu was late for the Holocaust Memorial ceremony

The Holocaust Memorial Day opening ceremony began late after Prime Minister Netanyahu's motorcade was delayed due to a security concern.

Houthis claim downing of US drone, target US aircraft carriers

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim responsibility for shooting down a US MQ-9 drone and launching attacks on two US aircraft carriers.

After US strikes

Houthis down US drone, vow escalation

Yemen’s Houthis claim to have downed a US MQ-9 drone and vow retaliation after US strikes on Ras Issa fuel port killed 74.

Dozens arrested

European Hezbollah drone network dismantled

Authorities uncover massive logistics operation supplying Hezbollah with drone components across Spain, Germany, France, and the UK.

Intercepted drone crashes in Jordan, sparks fire

Jordan says a drone intercepted by the IDF on its way to Israel crashed in Ma'in village, igniting a fire. No casualties reported, emergency teams quickly contained the blaze.

IAF intercepts UAV making its way to Israel from the east

UAV that was on its way to Israeli territory from Yemen intercepted by the IAF in the Dead Sea area. IDF says no sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

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Helicopter shoots down UAV en route to Israel

Over the weekend, the Air Force struck over 130 targets in the Gaza Strip.

UAV approaching Israeli territory intercepted by the IAF

UAV approaching Israeli territory from the east intercepted by the IAF in the Arava region. IDF is investigating whether it was fired from Yemen.

US charges two Iranians over illicit drone supply chain

US Justice Department indicts two Iranian businessmen for allegedly procuring American-made components to aid Iran’s military drone program. The suspects, who remain at large, are accused of supplying materials to the IRGC in violation of US sanctions.

Kim Jong Un oversees AI-powered suicide drone tests

North Korean leader personally oversees tests of suicide drones equipped with artificial intelligence technology.

Houthis claim:

'We downed a US drone over Yemen'

Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim they successfully intercepted a US MQ-9 reconnaissance drone which was “violating Yemeni airspace and conducting hostile operations”.

Gaza smuggling attempt

IAF downs drone, attacks suspects who collected it

IDF says a drone was identified crossing from Israeli territory into southern Gaza during an attempt to smuggle into the Gaza Strip. IAF aircraft struck the drone and several suspects who collected it in the southern Gaza Strip.

On the Lebanese border:

IDF failed to report drone infiltrations from Lebanon

UAVs infiltrating Israel likely aimed to gather intelligence, unclear why IDF did not provide information to the public regarding violations of Israeli airspace.

Drone threat

Watch: Defense Ministry tests advanced interception technologies

Israeli defense industries and startups demonstrated various drone interception and neutralization capabilities using both projectile-based systems and counter-drones at a testing field in southern Israel.

In first since ceasefire began:

IDF intercepts UAV in Lebanese territory

IDF confirms Hezbollah surveillance UAV was launched towards Israel, intercepted over Lebanon.