The IDF reports a remarkable 99.9% interception rate against Iranian drones over the past week, with missile interception success ranging between 80–90%, effectively protecting civilians and averting major disaster.
Since the launch of Operation Rising Lion, the IDF has intercepted over 100 hostile drones using a range of tactics—from fighter jets and attack helicopters to naval warships stationed at sea.
The FPV drones have saved countless lives and proved to be an invaluable asset on the battlefield.
On Monday, a blast in a residential high-rise building in Yavne, northeast of Ashdod, was confirmed to have been caused by a drone launched from Yemen.
‘These acquisitions ensure that troops can optimally execute their battlefield missions,’ said Brig. Gen. Yehuda Almakias.
In Binyamina, a Hezbollah drone struck a dining hall at a Golani brigade training base, killing four and wounding 60.
Drones have revolutionized modern warfare, giving technologically advanced armies a decisive edge in almost every aspect of combat.
UAV’s play a crucial role in modern warfare, especially in Gaza, where the IDF can eliminate high quality targets with minimal casualties on both ends and gather intelligence needed to finish off Hamas.
Hezbollah is using such attacks to practice its ability to fire combinations of UAVs, rockets and anti-tank missiles to overcome air defenses and hit targets.
