UAVs

Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities in modernization push, defense chief says

US defense ally the Philippines also plans to acquire additional guided-missile corvettes and other major defense assets to beef up its external defense capabilities.

Philippine military personnel observe as a drones flies in Mariveles, Province of Bataan on April 8, 2025, at a handover ceremony where the Australian government donated 20 units of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
The Elbit-made Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle

Serbia to open joint UAV factory with Elbit in September

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems's SPYDER air defense system

New Greek air defense deal reflects its growing regional alliance against Turkey - analysis

Illustration of Elbit's Hermes 650 Spark taking off from an aircraft carrier

Elbit eyes converting vessels into drone carriers


WATCH: IAF fighter jets attack Hezbollah targets following salvo of rockets into northern Israel

Sirens sounded earlier in the Upper Galilee Thursday evening as a barrage of rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles targeted Israel's northern border with Lebanon.

 Smoke rises during an exchange of fire between the IDF and Hezbollah on the border between Israel and Lebanon, earlier this month.

Operation Swords of Iron: The first drone war in history?

The IDF extensively uses drones and small aerial vehicles as part of its operational doctrine in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and the northern border, saving the lives of dozens, if not more, soldiers.

 FUTURE FRAMED by drones: A large Israel Air Force drone touches down.

Israel-Hamas War Day 228: What's happening in Iran, Gaza, Iraq, Syria?

Comptroller reveals IDF purchases don't pass inspection • Biden afffirms Israel not committing genocide • Total of 569 tons of humanitarian aid entered Gaza

 IDF soldiers operate atop a tank near the Gaza border, as seen from Israel, May 21, 2024

Iraqi militia fire UAVs at Eilat, Israel intercepts suspicious aerial target above Syria - report

Fighter jets successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target en route to Israeli territory from the Syrian area, according to Maariv.

 A screenshot from a Hezbollah video allegedly showing a new missile-firing UAV target an Israeli position in northern Israel. May 17, 2024.

Israel-Hamas War Day 227: What's happening in Iran, Gaza?

Iran's President and FM confirmed to be dead • US calls on Hamas to free hostages • Sullivan visits Israel

 Rescue team works following a crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in Varzaqan, May 20, 2024

Israel Air Force successfully shoots down two UAVs coming from the East

These interceptions are the latest of several others this week, which have been carried out against hostile threats.

Hermes 900 UAV

What happened on Day 221?

Hamas uses UN facilities for cover • US denies it withheld information about Hamas leaders' whereabouts • IDF kills Hamas terrorists in UNRWA school

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip.

Four soldiers wounded from Lebanese anti-tank missiles

Four soldiers were rushed to the hospital for treatment for wounds caused by missile fire from Lebanon.

 Smoke rises over Lebanon, as seen from Israel-Lebanon border in northern Israel, November 12, 2023

US Marines official: Nearly half of drones IDF shoots down are its own

Since the IDF has one of the world's most advanced integrated air defense systems, if this is an issue for Israel’s military, it is likely to be an issue for other militaries worldwide.

A drone is seen over the border between Israel and Gaza in June

Hezbollah's air defense system more sophisticated than Israel has previously thought

Israel has already tested its air defense against Iranian drones and missiles, but what are Hezbollah's air defense capabilities?

 Grad rockets used by Hezbollah