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IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025.
IDF activity in the Gaza Strip.

Spying on Hamas boobytraps and tunnels: IDF suicide drones now kill most terrorists in Gaza

SCD workers manufacturing infrastructure to support developing and producing next-generation infrared sensors, September 1, 2025.

Defense Ministry signs $115 Million contract with SCD for advanced infrared sensors

(Illustrative) Tactical, autonomous robotics systems developer XTEND secured extension to $70 million Series B funding

IDF to get 5,000 advanced FPV drones from Xtend in multimillion-dollar tender


IDF Skylark drone malfunctions during Gaza City operation, seized by Palestinians

A video which surfaced online following the drone's landing shows local Gazans inspecting the UAV, before carrying it away to an undisclosed location.

An Israeli soldier launches a Skylark unmanned aerial vehicle near the border with Gaza July 21, 2014

IDF drone destroys Iranian F-14 fighter jets in Tehran airbase just before taking off

In recent days, Air Force aircraft have been tracking the launch team, identifying the launchers deploying the jets and the weaponry in the area.

 A fighter jet fly during a military exercise called Fidayeen of Hareem Velayat in Isfahan, Iran, in this picture obtained on July 24, 2023.

Hezbollah's rocket array commander killed in IDF drone strike in south Lebanon

The IDF struck Jamoul's position because his activities in southern Lebanon violate the ceasefire agreement between it and Israel.

 IDF prepares to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, March 22, 2025.

Israel under emerging threats as Syria's Golan faces power vacuum - analysis

It's unclear if these operations will lead to calm or if it could backfire and lead to elements entering areas such as the Yarmouk Basin and threatening Israel. 

 IDF soldiers seen operating in southern Syria, in pictures dated to March 2025

Demystifying drones: The evolving role of unmanned aerial vehicles

Once thought to be the ideal solution for efficient pizza deliveries, drones have become integral soldiers in armies all over the globe.

THE AVATA is the most common drone used by both hobbyists and soldiers (available at Walmart).

WATCH: IDF drone locates terrorist before IDF eliminates him in Jabalya

Using drone reconnaissance, the troops spotted three terrorists who approached and took cover in a nearby structure.

 A tunnel shaft used by a terrorist in the Gaza Strip, January 11, 2024.

The revolutionary path of the IDF’s West Bank drones - interview

The Post interviewed Air Force Drone Commander Maj. “N,” about the revolution in drone use in the West Bank.

 An Israeli soldier operates a drone in the Golan Heights on February 11, 2024

IDF kills Hezbollah anti-tank missile commanders, says group's firepower 'dramatically reduced

The IAF also struck over 100 terror targets in Lebanon, including launchers, weapons storage facilities, command centers, and military structures over the past day.

 IDF soldiers conduct localized raids in southern Lebanon, November 20, 2024.

IDF announces fallen soldier Aviram Hariv, killed in southern Lebanon

Maj. (res.) Hariv, 42, from Dolev,  was a deputy battalion commander for the 9308th Battalion in the 228th Brigade. 

 Major (res.) Aviram Hariv.

Recent IDF casualties show deadly drone threat from Iraq, Yemen is increasing - analysis

The Iranian-backed drone programs that proliferated in the Middle East in recent years have become increasingly deadly.

A drone is seen ahead of the international "BLUE GUARDIAN" drone drill held in Israel.

Israel's communication tactics have exposed Hezbollah's vulnerabilities - opinion

Israel's strategic sabotage of Hezbollah's communication devices exposed the terror group's vulnerabilities.

 Different types of pagers. Still used in areas without reception.