What are FPV drones, and why is the IDF buying 12,000 of them?
Unlike traditional military UAVs, FPV drones can weave through urban terrain, fly at treetop level, and strike with remarkable accuracy.
Unlike traditional military UAVs, FPV drones can weave through urban terrain, fly at treetop level, and strike with remarkable accuracy.
The shift reflects a broader evolution to a multi‑layered air‑defense architecture.
During the “12-Day War” in June 2025, UAVs accounted for approximately 70% of total flight hours.
Russian tanks suffered catastrophic losses to portable anti‑tank weapons and drones.
Traditionally, the IDF relied on single drones or small units operating independently, but this limited flexibility.
By Hezy Laing In its ongoing campaign to dismantle Hamas’s entrenched infrastructure in Gaza, the IDF has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to urban combat—one that
Field units now carry portable 3D printers capable of producing custom drone components, weapon grips, and vehicle parts on demand.
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The FPV drones have saved countless lives and proved to be an invaluable asset on the battlefield.
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.
Elbit Systems’ Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle. Credit: Elbit Systems.
