UAV

2,000 flight hours, 100 sorties: UAVs dominated Gaza skies

IDF reveals extent to which drones were used during recent conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

US: Iran training Russians to use their drones

An expert on Iran says the Islamic Republic has 'hundreds if not thousands' of UAVs in its drone army, capable of inducing mass damage.

After 17 years:

144th UAV Squadron Reopened at Hatzor Air Force Base

Squadron closed in 2005 renewed, will operate the new 'Spark' UAV.

Watch: Technicians 'dismayed' opening up destroyed Russian drone

A man dissecting a Russian drone shot down by Ukrainians can't believe how much Western technology went into creating the killing machine.

Analysis: IDF reverses course and admits using armed drones

In a reversal of longstanding policy, the IDF admitted to using armed drones to target enemy states and terrorist groups.

Cleared for publication: IDF uses UAVs to carry out attacks

Multi-role and high performance tactical UAS - The Hermes 450 is a mature and combat proven system with over 500,000 operatio

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

Drone crossed from Lebanese into Israeli airspace.

Iran announces first naval drone-carrying division

Iran announces its first naval drone-carrying division in the Indian Ocean as Biden visits Israel and Saudi Arabia.

White House: Iran delivering armed drones to Russia

Russia appears to be buying weapon-carrying drones from Iran after exhausting its supply during the war in Ukraine.

Israel to Security Council:

Provocation may lead to escalation

Israeli Amb. to UN demands Security Council intervene after Hezbollah sends drones into Israeli territory.

Defense Minister Gantz:

Downed Hezbollah UAVs were a product of Iran

'We need to say: Hezbollah is acting as an emissary of Iran,' Defense Min. Gantz says.

Lebanese PM blasts Hezbollah for attempted drone attack

In a rare move, the Lebanese government called out the terrorist group for its provocation of Israel.

Watch: Hezbollah takes responsibility for attempted drone attack

The group is claiming their mission was a success and the drones were able to gather reconnaissance data on the Israeli gas rig.

Prime Minister Yair Lapid opens his first cabinet meeting

"Citizens of Israel are entitled to a government that functions uninterruptedly," Lapid stresses.

Hezbollah suffered 'significant setback' with downed UAVs

"No need to move gas rig" that was apparently targeted, says IDF spokesman.

'Permission granted, down the UAV now!'

Hezbollah admits Israel shot down three of its UAVs. Watch the critical moments.

IDF intercepted three hostile UAVs

IDF intercepts three hostile UAVs which approached airspace over Israel's economic waters.

Welcome to the Age of the Drone

As drone fleets take to the skies, a unique Israeli innovation company is set to revolutionize the industry’s traffic control system.

Next step in drone mail tech:

Heavier weight, longer distances

Israel Innovation Authority teams up with Strix Drones to test latest commercial drone technology.

Israel Innovation Authority to hold drone rollout in Tel Aviv

Innovation Authority to display new 'mailbox' drone technology, delivering box to a distribution facility.

Military drone falls in Gaza Strip, IDF investigating

IDF drone falls in northern Gaza Strip. IDF says no sensitive information has been leaked.

Egyptian UAV malfunctions, crosses in Israel

Unarmed drone intercepted over Negev by IAF fighters in coordination with Egyptians after accidentally entering Israeli airspace.

Police shoot down drone with PLO flag over Jerusalem Day Parade

Arabs fly drone flying PLO flag over Jerusalem Day event.

Iran airs footage of underground drone base

Iranian army provides details on an underground base for its military drones.

IDF shoots down unmanned aircraft launched from Gaza Strip

Drone aircraft launched from Gaza Strip shot down by Israeli forces.

Iran inaugurates drone production line in Tajikistan

Iran announces production line for manufacturing a new military drone in Tajikistan.

IDF downs Hezbollah drone aircraft over northern Israel

Unmanned aircraft operated by Hezbollah terrorists crosses into Israeli airspace.

Watch: Ukrainian gamers using drones to take down Russian tanks

CNN meets a Ukrainian teenager killing Russian soldiers and destroying tanks with the help of Chinese drones.

Will 'never-before-seen' drones level Ukraine battlefield?

The cutting-edge technology in the 121 drones sent to Ukraine has never been witnessed by top US military brass.

IDF drone crashes in Syria

IDF says drone fell in Syrian territory during a routine operatione.

Iran unveils new drone which can threaten Israel

Kaman-22 drone can carry various weapons, has a range of 3,000 km and a flight duration of 48 hours.

Ukraine using kamikaze drones to turn the tables on Russia

Kamikaze drones supplied by the West are helping Ukraine's army take back cities occupied by the Russians.

Did the Russian army shoot down its own drone?

It appears Russian troops shot down their own UAV in a case of 'Friendly Fire' as logistics continue to be a problem for the invading army.

Breakthrough:

Drones to fly at Israeli industry sites without onsite operators

New framework delivers approval for Percepto customers to operate their drones remotely without BVLOS-certified pilots.

Two Iranian drones were heading for Israel - and shot down

Two UAVs shot down by US fighter planes over Iraq had been intended for detonation in Israel.

Can drones make NYC safer?

An Israeli company and its Brooklyn partner pitch innovative idea to NYC's Mayor Adams.

Russian drone shot down after ‘violating NATO airspace’

The drone allegedly circled over a bombed Ukrainian city before straying into Polish territory.

Video shows Russian soldiers shooting man with hands up

Ukrainian camera drone footage appears to show Russian soldiers shooting civilian who had his hands up.

US sending 100 'suicide' drones to Ukraine

'Switchblade' drones are small, use GPS systems, and have an option to abort operations, ABC says.

Report:

Israel destroyed hundreds of Iranian drones in massive attack

Israel reportedly attacked airbase in western Iran, wiping out hundreds of Iranian drone aircraft.

Mystery drone from Ukraine crashes in Croatian capital

Drone that was tracked over multiple NATO member states flies from Ukraine to Croatia where it crashed outside capital Zagreb.

Dramatic video: How Iranian drones were intercepted

IDF releases new documentation, information about interception of 3 armed Iranian drones on their way to Israel last year.

Air Attacks on Israel Foiled:

IDF downed 3 armed Iranian drone aircraft last year

Israeli F-35 stealth fighters shoot down two armed Iranian drone aircraft last year, foiling planned attack on Israeli soil.

Report:

Israel preparing for possible Iranian drone attack

Defense establishment preparing for possibility of a drone attack from Iran, according to TV report.

How drones are changing the game

The price of the Turkish Bayraktar drone is estimated at $5 million. In comparison, the F-35 fighter jet costs about $122 million. Op-ed.

IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone on Lebanese border

IDF forces shoot down Hezbollah drone after it crossed into Israeli territory. The incident is being investigated.

Iran's UAV 'army' is a global threat

UAVs gave the Iranians their sought-after ‘long operational’ reach, which can hit any location in the Middle East. Opinion.

Project using drones for everyday activities launched in Israel

The fourth phase of Israel’s National Drone Initiative pilot will test drone activities such as transporting goods and first aid.

ANALYSIS: Iranian UAVs increasingly threaten Middle East

Iran has used UAVs to attack US forces, attack the Iraqi PM, and supply terror groups across the Middle East.

Iran: We shot down 2 US drones

Iranian military claims it shot down two American drone aircraft over Persian Gulf.

ANALYSIS:

Israel and Iran escalate shadow war

Do the unusual IDF events that took place on Saturday, the escalated cyber war and the start of a week long IDF drill have the same purpose?

Drones and rockets fired at military outpost in southern Syria

Al-Tanf military outpost hit in a coordinated attack. No US troops stationed there injured or killed.

ANALYSIS:

Is Israel closing in on Iran?

Israel is continuing operations inside Iran and now reportedly has a presence in countries bordering the Islamic Republic.

Watch: Dozens of drones fall from the sky in China

Human error was blamed for causing the scary incident.

Watch: Crocodile attempts to swallow drone

An Australian croc 'leaps' out of the waters and sinks its teeth into a research drone.

US-led coalition shoots down drone in eastern Syria

Fighter jet with US-led coalition shoots down drone in eastern Syria after it was deemed a threat.

IDF drone falls in Syria

IDF reports no breach of security information.

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

Hezbollah drone crosses into Israeli airspace one week after Hezbollah launches 19 rockets at Israel.

Drone intercepted near US embassy in Baghdad

Drone shot down near US embassy in Baghdad. No injuries reported.

IRGC commander: Iran has drones with a range of 7,000 km

The Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims Iran has drones with a range of 7,000 km that can land wherever planned.