UAVs

IDF establishing new corps for countering low-altitude drones amid growing UAV threat

For more than a decade, the IDF has been trying to address the threat posed by drones operating in the airspace close to the ground, using a variety of methods.

 A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023; Illustration.
An unmanned US submersible Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it captured at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on September 8, 2026.

US denies IRGC claim that it captured second American submarine in Hormuz 'hunting ground' - report

Fallen soldiers Ofek Moalem, 23, and Nadav Kali, 24, are pictured following the IDF announcement of their death in the Gaza Strip. Announcement dated September 25, 2026.

Two IDF soldiers killed in drone accident during operation within Gaza outpost

A US Air Force MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), carrying a Hellfire missile flies over an air base after flying a mission in the Persian Gulf region on January 7, 2016; Illustrative.

Iran recently shot down at least two MQ-1 American military drones, US officials say - report


Israel struggling with growing drone threat, experts say, calling for urgent upgrades

The tragedy that claimed four soldiers from the IDF's Golani Brigade shows that Israel's defenses are not fully ready to fully combat drone attacks.

 A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023; Illustration.

Netanyahu's home targeted: Man killed as nearly 200 rockets, drones shower North

One drone launched at Caesarea reportedly targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence.

 UAV (illustrative)

German warship shot down drone off Lebanon, defense ministry says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the UN to withdraw its troops and called allegations that Israel is deliberating targeting the peacekeepers "completely false."

 A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023; Illustration.

Israel-Hamas war: What happened on day 377?

Sinwar, mastermind behind the October 7 massacre, killed in Gaza • No hostages present in area of strike, IDF says

 IDF soldiers evacuate the body of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar after a strike in Gaza, October 17, 2024

'Slipping on blood:' Father of wounded soldier recounts Hezbollah drone attack

"My son is hospitalized at Beilinson," Shuki explained. "He has relatively minor injuries, with shrapnel in his face, and he’s lost hearing in one ear."

 An Israeli soldier directs ambulances after a drone attack that caused mass casualties on October 13, 2024 in Binyamina, Israel.

Lebanon UAV attack victim: It fell from nowhere, there was no escape

"There was no siren beforehand, nowhere to run."

 Some of the wounded victims of the Lebanese drone attack are evacuated to Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer.

Hezbollah's drone attack near Binyamina kills four soldiers, wounds seven

Two drones were launched toward Israel, but one of the UAVs penetrated deep into Israel, crashing in the Binyamina area. No alarms were activated.

 Ambulance seen following Hezbollah drone attack on October 13 2024.

Building hit after drone intrusion alerts sound in Nahariya, Western Galilee localities

Magen David Adom said that no injuries had been reported.

 A building was hit in Nahariya after drone intrusion alerts sounded in the area. September 9, 2024.

Israel-Hamas war day 324: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?

Houthis praise Hezbollah attack on Israel • Hamas rejects 'new' ceasefire conditions • Cairo talks to continue later this week

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, August 24, 2024.

'Silence in the trailer': How does the IDF undertake drone operations?

Drones are currently in use across all theatres of the war, from the West Bank to Lebanon to Gaza.

The 147th "Battering Ram" Squadron operating a UAV.