Drone

Israel's drone edge

Have a listen to Defense & Tech's latest podcast, with drone expert Alon Unger

Keeping the drone bar high
Attis Aviation's ROC VTOL UAV

New Israeli drone can fly more than 20 hours without a runway

Origin Robotics' Blaze drone

Belgium buys defensive kamikaze drones to counter incursions

Weapons and a drone that were intercepted by the IDF.

IDF reduces drone weapons smuggling from Egypt, stopping 130 drones in a month


Israel is falling behind in the revolution reshaping warfare-opinion

With thousands of drones launched daily in the Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv has become world experts in drone operations. Why is Israel falling behind?

Modern drone

IDF pulls out all stops to set back infiltrations from Israel's border with Egypt

Reporter's Notebook: Israeli forces are facing a significant national security threat, as Egyptian smugglers send hundreds of weapon-carrying drones per month into Israel.

Israeli soldiers from the 80th Brigade take part in a training drill on Israel's southern border with Egypt, released on November 17, 2025

BlueBird opens suicide drone facility in Morocco

Rabat has increased its defense spending in order to modernize its military and strengthen local production capabilities.

Spy-X loitering munition

Helsing’s HX-2 scores five hits while rival Virtus sputters in British Army demo

"it was a disaster for Stark," said a person briefed on the German test, after a battery fire sent one unmanned drone burning into nearby woodland.

Helsing HX-2 AI strike drone

US, UAE tech firms launch joint venture to build Omen VTOL drones for military, civilian use

Orders for the first 50 platforms have already been signed with a customer from the UAE

Omen VTOL drone

Russian drone, missile strike on Kyiv injures 11, damages buildings, infrastructure

Russian drone, missile strike on Kyiv injures 11, damages buildings and infrastructure as fires break out across multiple districts.

People take shelter inside an underground parking lot during Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine November 14, 2025.

Haifa police arrest, fine fishermen for using drones to fish off Bat Galim beach

“The use of drones for fishing is prohibited and dangerous, as it can cause serious injuries to swimmers and significant harm to marine animals," Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav said.

A man launching a drone in Haifa.

Israeli startup XTEND wins US Department of Defense contract for AI one-way attack drones

The Israeli startup’s contract highlights the shift toward affordable, autonomous systems for irregular combat.

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

Turkey, Israel clash in global drone trade, risking a conflict in Syria

Turkey’s rising drone industry, led by Erdogan’s son-in-law, is rapidly challenging Israel in global arms exports. The two combat-proven giants may soon face off in the skies above Syria.

A Baykar Bayraktar TB3 drone at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025.

Israel Police kill assailant who opened fire at them near Hebron

A terrorist opened fire on Israel Police officers near Hebron, prompting a return of fire that resulted in the terrorist's death. No officers were injured in the incident.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Israel’s critical drone tech challenges requires educational response

Speaking about the evolution of UAV technology and its implications for Israeli society, expert Alon Unger emphasizes that the country’s world-leading position in drone innovation must now be matched

 Drone flying on high altitude mountain top; illustrative.