IDF Working to Counter New Weapon That 'Gives Hezbollah A Chance'
Summary
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are working to stop a new kind of drone used by Hezbollah in Lebanon. These drones are hard to detect because they use fiber-optic cables to send real-time video, making it easier for Hezbollah to attack Israeli troops from a safe distance.Key Facts
- Hezbollah has started using fiber-optic first-person view (FPV) drones since March, which are small, cheap, and hard to detect.
- These drones do not emit electronic signals, making them difficult for Israel’s usual defense systems like Iron Dome to stop.
- The IDF is trying new methods to fight these drones, including remote weapons systems like the SMASH Hopper and the Arbel system.
- Israeli soldiers have also been given shotguns and special fragmenting bullets to better hit these drones.
- The IDF uses large amounts of netting to physically catch the drones before they can reach soldiers.
- Each Israeli squad now includes a soldier tasked with watching for drone attacks from the sky.
- The IDF is looking at solutions other countries have used to handle this new drone threat.
- This new tactic from Hezbollah marks the first time they have a better chance against Israeli soldiers in battle.
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