News and updates about UAV

In first since attack on Yemen:

Houthi UAV shot down over southern Israel

IAF intercepts UAV launched by Houthis, three days after massive attack on terror targets in Yemen.

Houthi UAV shot down over southern Israel

Within minutes of each other:

IDF intercepts three drones from Yemen

One UAV managed to enter Israeli airspace and set off sirens in the western Negev, while the other two were intercepted over the Mediterranean Sea.

IDF intercepts three drones from Yemen

'Target down'

Watch: IDF intercepts dozens of Houthi missiles and over 100 UAVs

Most of the 40 missiles and 100 of the 320 UAVs launched by Houthis at Israel in recent months have been intercepted, IDF announces.

Watch: IDF intercepts dozens of Houthi missiles and over 100 UAVs

Inside Gaza:

'Drones neutralize every advantage Hamas had'

Deputy Yishai Yamin, commander of Battalion 52, shares the importance of including drones in every aspect of the war.

'Drones neutralize every advantage Hamas had'

Using drones

Attempt to smuggle drugs to Gaza foiled

IDF and Israel Police say a suspected smuggler was apprehended overnight as he tried to flee. A drone containing drugs ready to smuggle into the Gaza Strip was located in the suspect's vehicle.

Attempt to smuggle drugs to Gaza foiled

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Infiltrator attempting to escape police officers caught by drone

Palestinian Authority Arab crosses into pre-1967 Israel illegally, is arrested thanks to guidance from a drone.

Infiltrator attempting to escape police officers caught by drone

UAV from Yemen lands near Ashkelon

A UAV launched by the Houthi terrorist rebels in Yemen set off sirens on Wednesday evening in the Ashkelon area. The aircraft crashed in an open area and no one was injured.

UAV from Yemen lands near Ashkelon

US sanctions Iranian drone companies

US Treasury Department sanctions two individuals and two entities for their involvement in developing and purchasing components for the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps.

US sanctions Iranian drone companies

Mysterious drones:

Feds send UAV detection systems to New York

New York Governor Hochul announces that the federal government is providing detection systems to her state as public uproar over the mystery of the drones that have been seen in multiple states deepens.

Feds send UAV detection systems to New York

Israeli navy ship intercepts UAV from Yemen

An Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted a UAV that was launched from Yemen over the Mediterranean Sea.

Israeli navy ship intercepts UAV from Yemen

Drones over New Jersey

This mysterious phenomenon seems like a practical joke. But it also comes with an important lesson. Opinion.

Drones over New Jersey

NJ drone sightings

Schumer urges deployment of advanced drone-detection technology

Senator Chuck Schumer urges Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to deploy advanced drone-detection technology in New York and New Jersey, intends to pass legislation that would provide local law enforcement with enhanced tools for detecting and identifying drones.

Schumer urges deployment of advanced drone-detection technology

Trump security adviser:

'Drone sightings highlight gaps in US airspace security'

Mike Waltz, Trump's choice for national security adviser, stresses need for stronger measures to address concerns over the recent drone sightings in New Jersey and other states.

'Drone sightings highlight gaps in US airspace security'

US Congressman:

Drones over NJ may be linked to 'Iranian mothership'

Rep. Jeff Van Drew says senior sources told him the large drones that were spotted over the past few weeks were launched by an Iranian mothership off the coast of the US. The Pentagon denies the claims.

Drones over NJ may be linked to 'Iranian mothership'

Yavne UAV strike

UAV not intercepted for fear it was civilian aircraft

An Air Force inquiry into the UAV that hit a building in Yavne found that the UAV was initially identified as a suspicious aerial target but was not classified as hostile.

UAV not intercepted for fear it was civilian aircraft

Serious security breach:

Drones infiltrate IAF base, taking photographs

UAVs infiltrate the Nevatim air base in southern Israel, photographing key areas of the base; IAF says effective solution has not yet been found.

Drones infiltrate IAF base, taking photographs

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The moment the UAV hit the building in Yavne

Surveillance footage shows the moment when a UAV from Yemen hit an apartment building in Yavne. Residents managed to catch the UAV on camera before the impact.

The moment the UAV hit the building in Yavne

Yavne: UAV from Yemen explodes in residential building

No injuries reported after UAV likely originating from Yemen strikes residential building in Yavne, sparking fire.

Yavne: UAV from Yemen explodes in residential building

For 20 minutes

IDF monitors UAV fired from Lebanon

Sirens activated in communities in the Western Galilee. IDF monitors and intercepts UAV launched from Lebanon. Fragments from the interception fall in Nahariya, no injuries reported.

IDF monitors UAV fired from Lebanon

After a 30-minute chase:

Three UAVs land in Galilee and near Akko

IAF pursues three Hezbollah UAVs for half an hour, attempting unsuccessfully to intercept them.

Three UAVs land in Galilee and near Akko

Iraqi PM:

'We'll take steps to prevent attacks from our territory'

As pro-Iranian militias claim UAV attacks on Israel, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announces the country will be taking steps to prevent attacks carried out from its territory.

'We'll take steps to prevent attacks from our territory'

Before it crossed into Israel

IAF intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

Sirens sounded in Eilat following a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft. IDF confirms the IAF intercepted a UAV that approached Israel from the east. One interceptor falls, no injuries reported.

IAF intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

Drone that infiltrated from east shot down over central Israel

A hostile UAV that was launched from Iraq and infiltrated Israeli territory from the east was shot down near Yavne in central Israel Sunday morning.

Drone that infiltrated from east shot down over central Israel

North Korean leader orders 'mass production' of UAVs

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un instructs "mass production" of kamikaze-style drones, following his personal observation of testing procedures of such UAVs.

North Korean leader orders 'mass production' of UAVs

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IDF missile boat intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

IDF publishes footage of the interception of a drone in the area of Eilat on Wednesday evening.

IDF missile boat intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

Miracle near Haifa:

UAV crashes next to preschool, none injured

'The preschool teacher brings the children into the shelter whenever there's a siren nearby, they were in the bomb shelter even before the UAV hit,' father of one of the children tells Channel 12 News.

UAV crashes next to preschool, none injured

Seconds from disaster:

Israeli plane took off without permission, was nearly shot down

An Israeli civilian aircraft took off without authorization, setting off sirens in central Israel and nearly causing the IAF to shoot it down.

Israeli plane took off without permission, was nearly shot down

No siren sounded

Two UAVs intercepted in the Red Sea area

Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions in the area, without sirens. IDF confirms that two UAVs were intercepted before they crossed into Israeli territory.

Two UAVs intercepted in the Red Sea area

Drone attempts to smuggle weapons from Egypt - and is shot down

Drone crossing into Israel from Egypt is intercepted, IDF forces discover it carried four rifles and a pistol.

Drone attempts to smuggle weapons from Egypt - and is shot down

UAV hits factory in Nahariya

Surface-to-surface missile from Lebanon falls apart mid-air

Sirens sounded across northern Israel after surface-to-surface missile fired from Lebanon. UAV hits a factory in northern Nahariya and causes minor damage. In the Western Galilee, two UAVs from Lebanon intercepted by the IAF.

Surface-to-surface missile from Lebanon falls apart mid-air

UAV from Lebanon explodes near bridge in Nahariya

UAV from Yemen explodes in Ashkelon, additional UAV from Lebanon narrowly misses bridge in Nahariya, but causes damage to train window.

UAV from Lebanon explodes near bridge in Nahariya

IAF intercepts three UAVs fired from the east

IAF intercepts UAV that was launched from the east in Syrian space. Earlier. two UAVs were intercepted in the Eilat area.

IAF intercepts three UAVs fired from the east

5 UAVs launched at Israel intercepted over Mediterranean Sea

Air traffic halted for half-hour at Ben Gurion Airport, likely due to UAV attack. The drones were launched from Lebanon and were intercepted before they reached Israeli airspace.

5 UAVs launched at Israel intercepted over Mediterranean Sea

IDF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

IAF intercepts two UAVs that were approaching Israeli territory from the east in two different instances. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim they attacked a "vital target" in the Jordan Valley.

IDF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

Leading rabbi: Heaven protected Netanyahu

'G-d protected Netanyahu because he protects the Land of Israel,' Rabbi Meir Mazuz says.

Leading rabbi: Heaven protected Netanyahu

UAV launched towards PM Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

UAV launched from Lebanon directly towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea, no sirens sounded. The Netanyahu family were not home at the time.

UAV launched towards PM Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

Advanced interception technologies to counter UAVs displayed

First-of-its-kind trial held to identify and demonstrate new capabilities for intercepting Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Advanced interception technologies to counter UAVs displayed

IAF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist responsible for UAV launches

Khader Al-Abed Bahja, the terrorist responsible for the area north of the Litani River in Hezbollah's Aerial Unit, eliminated by IAF.

IAF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist responsible for UAV launches

Netanyahu:

'We'll continue to strike Lebanon without mercy'

PM visits Golani Brigade base where 4 soldiers were killed and dozens wounded in a Hezbollah UAV attack yesterday, vows to continue war against Hezbollah until victory.

'We'll continue to strike Lebanon without mercy'

IAF intercepts two UAVs launched from Syria

Less than a day after a UAV hit an IDF training base, IAF intercepts two UAVs making their way towards Israel from Syria.

IAF intercepts two UAVs launched from Syria

Civilians report unknown UAV - minutes before explosion

IAF confirms UAV reported to police was innocent, just prior to a deadly UAV strike in Binyamina. It is not clear that it was the same UAV.

Civilians report unknown UAV - minutes before explosion

Cleared for publication:

Omri, Yosef, Yoav, and Amitay were killed in the UAV disaster

UAV launched by Hezbollah directly hits dining room at the Golani Brigade training base. Four IDF soldiers killed and an additional seven severely injured. The incident is under investigation.

Omri, Yosef, Yoav, and Amitay were killed in the UAV disaster

Tragic UAV attack

Seven still hospitalized in serious condition

The victims who were wounded in the kamikaze drone strike on the Golani Training Base were taken to nine different hospitals. Seven are in serious condition and nine are in moderate condition.

Seven still hospitalized in serious condition

A miracle

Watch: Fragment from exploding UAV stuck in wounded man's kippah

A fragment from the UAV that exploded in Binyamina stuck in the kippah of one of the wounded. It was only when he arrived at Laniado Hospital that he noticed that "something was stuck in the kippah." The hospital says that the shrapnel did not scratch the wounded man.

Watch: Fragment from exploding UAV stuck in wounded man's kippah

2 UAVs fired from Lebanon

Direct hit on nursing home in Herzliya

Two UAVs fired from Lebanon cross into Israeli territory. One of them intercepted, the second one hits nursing home in Herzliya. No reports of injuries.

Direct hit on nursing home in Herzliya

Sirens in Ashkelon

IAF intercepts UAV that crossed into Israeli territory

Sirens warning of an infiltration of a hostile aircraft sounded in Ashkelon and the surrounding area. IDF says that the IAF successfully intercepted a UAV that crossed into Israeli territory.

IAF intercepts UAV that crossed into Israeli territory

UAV fired towards Eilat intercepted outside Israel's borders

UAV fired towards Eilat successfully intercepted by the IAF successfully over the Red Sea. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim responsibility.

UAV fired towards Eilat intercepted outside Israel's borders

IAF intercepts UAF fired from the east

Earlier, Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV reported that pro-Iranian militias in Iraq had launched a UAV towards a target in Israel.

IAF intercepts UAF fired from the east

Sirens in Rishon Lezion

IAF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

Sirens activated in Rishon Lezion and Palmachim due to a hostile aircraft infiltration. IDF Spokesperson's Unit: Two suspicious aerial targets launched from the east were intercepted.

IAF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

Navy and IAF intercept UAVs fired towards Israel

Two UAVs launched from the East intercepted by Israeli Navy Missile Boat in the northern area of the Mediterranean Sea. UAV launched from the East intercepted by the IAF off the coast of Gush Dan.

Navy and IAF intercept UAVs fired towards Israel

Houthis claim responsibility

IDF intercepts UAV over the Mediterranean Sea

IDF intercepts UAV over the Mediterranean Sea, dozens of kilometers off the coast of central Israel. Residents of Gush Dan report hearing the echoes of the explosion.

IDF intercepts UAV over the Mediterranean Sea

Houthis claim they shot down another US drone

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down an American-made MQ-9 Reaper drone over the country. US military confirms a drone was lost.

Houthis claim they shot down another US drone

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UAV from Lebanon intercepted after crossing into Israeli waters

IDF publishes footage of Navy interception after UAV enters Israel's economic waters.

UAV from Lebanon intercepted after crossing into Israeli waters

Navy ship intercepts UAV fired at Eilat from Iraq

UAV fired from Iraq at southern Israel intercepted over Red Sea.

Navy ship intercepts UAV fired at Eilat from Iraq

UAV from Iraq hits Eilat, two lightly injured

Two UAVs were identified approaching Eilat, one was intercepted but the other struck a building in the city. Two individuals were lightly injured by falling shrapnel.

UAV from Iraq hits Eilat, two lightly injured

No injuries

UAV fired from the east falls in the Arava region

Siren warning of hostile aircraft infiltration activated in the Arava region. IDF says a UAV crossing from the east fell in the area. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim responsibility.

UAV fired from the east falls in the Arava region

Militias claim responsibility

IAF intercepts UAV fired from Iraq

Sirens activated around 4:45 a.m. in southern Golan Heights. UAV fired from Iraq intercepted. No injuries reported.

IAF intercepts UAV fired from Iraq

UAV from Iraq intercepted over Sea of Galilee

A UAV that was approaching from Iraq was intercepted by IAF fighter jets, sirens sounded in the area following the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception.

UAV from Iraq intercepted over Sea of Galilee

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Lebanese UAV flew over Israel for over 10 minutes

A UAV launched by Hezbollah infiltrated from Lebanon into Israeli territory and flew a distance of about 30 kilometers in Israeli airspace without being intercepted.

Lebanese UAV flew over Israel  for over 10 minutes

2 soldiers injured in UAV strikes in Shlomi

Over the past day, three fallen aerial targets were identified in an area adjacent to Shlomi, and as a result, two IDF soldiers were lightly injured.

2 soldiers injured in UAV strikes in Shlomi