Sky Shift: How automated drones are replacing manned jets in the IAF
During the recent war with Iran UAV missions accounted for an extraordinary 50 percent of all IDF strike operations.
During the recent war with Iran UAV missions accounted for an extraordinary 50 percent of all IDF strike operations.
They cost a whopping $165,000 each.
Both nations see drones as strategic tools for regional influence.
Israel has responded by advancing two parallel solutions – the Arrow 4 and the SkySonic Interceptor.
One of the most advanced creations is the Jaguar, a semi‑autonomous ground robot developed by the IDF and IAI.
Their ability to overwhelm enemy defenses and deliver pinpoint strikes gives Israel a critical edge in maintaining deterrence.
Unlike its rivals, it autonomously locks onto moving ships, adapts mid‑course, and ensures single‑hit lethality, even in GPS‑denied environments.
Not only a tank, it’s a mobile command center, capable of linking with drones, infantry, and other armored units in real time.
Unlike other solutions – Goshawk captures drones intact rather than destroying them.
To achieve this capability, Israel must overcome several technical hurdles.
It’s air‑independent air‑independent propulsion system allows it to remain submerged for weeks, dramatically increasing stealth and survivability.
European special forces and NATO soldiers have received dozens of units for intervention missions. By Hezy Laing Israel’s defense startup Robotican, founded in 2013 in
Encrypted smartphones ensure secure communication across every level of command.
Traditionally, the IDF relied on single drones or small units operating independently, but this limited flexibility.
Israel’s ability to launch a revenge strike from beneath the sea ensures that no enemy can gamble on a successful first strike.
Surrounded by enemy’s Israel has invested heavily in early warning systems to detect attacks before they materialize.
In recent years, Europe has faced a surge in unauthorized drone activity, forcing governments to seek advanced solutions.
Unlike traditional cruise missiles, Rampage is lighter, faster, and cheaper, yet still offers deep strike precision.
The USA, Russia, China, and several European nations have all attempted to develop high-energy laser weapons, but failed.
The IDF is widely recognized as having one of the most extensive and sophisticated drone arsenals in the world.
