Drones

Western military experts compare Houthi missile and drone arsenals in Yemen to Nazi V-weapons, noting heavy reliance on Iranian technology capable of long-range strikes.

Ukraine has successfully deployed AI-powered autonomous gun turrets to intercept advanced Russian drones, transforming the conflict into a major testing ground for military artificial intelligence.

US security forces at the Mexican border face a surge in cartel drone activity. Following the Falcon Peak exercise, the military deployed lasers to down hostile drones and tests advanced countermeasures.

German intelligence warns that Russia is escalating a shadow war, increasing the risk of a direct conflict as fighting and drone strikes intensify across Ukraine and Russia.

Russia continues its extensive drone campaign against bridges in Kyiv for the fourth consecutive day, causing massive traffic disruptions. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital to pledge a new one-billion-euro military aid package.

Iran is launching weekly drone and missile attacks against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting vessels while strategic negotiations remain deadlocked.

CENTCOM is establishing Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational unit deploying unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater systems following their recent combat debut against Iran.

A Russian daytime drone strike hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, killing at least two people and injuring several others amid an escalating air campaign involving high-speed jet drones.

North Korea is intensifying preparations for modern warfare through joint drone and missile drills designed to overwhelm air defense systems. Backed by military cooperation with Russia, Pyongyang aims to erode Western-allied interceptor stockpiles.

NATO forces in Latvia are conducting intensive drills to adapt to modern drone warfare lessons learned from Ukraine, as regional leaders warn of a growing Russian military threat.

Israel's Ministry of Transport published draft aviation regulations proposing criminal penalties and mandatory permanent monitoring for drone operators, while exempting micro-drones under 250 grams.

North Korean state media released images of leader Kim Jong Un inspecting attack drones resembling Israeli and American models, ordering mass production and AI integration.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić inaugurated a joint Israeli drone assembly plant on Thursday, securing key technology transfers and local manufacturing capabilities.

A massive Ukrainian drone attack targeted the Rostov air base and a Yaroslavl oil refinery in Russia, while Moscow launched widespread retaliatory missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.

Israel's defense sector gains traction in Eastern Europe as Aero Sentinel eyes mass production, while the UAE secures major deals for unmanned military hardware.

Swiss investment bank UBS initiated coverage of Israeli drone camera maker Next Vision with a Buy rating and a 434-shekel target price, signaling a 99% upside potential.

Next Vision attracts bullish coverage from Needham and UBS, with international investment firms highlighting massive growth in the stabilized drone camera market and projecting strong revenue surges.

Iran has reportedly requested advanced jet-powered Geran drones from Russia for potential use against Israel and the U.S., leveraging battlefield upgrades developed in Ukraine.

IDF drones have become a vital operational tool on the Syrian, Gazan, and Lebanese fronts, transforming offensive and defensive combat while overcoming initial electronic warfare challenges.

Twenty-one Israeli defense firms are exhibiting at Poland's MSPO exhibition, defying French restrictions. Meanwhile, the Pentagon addresses budget gaps due to Iran operations.

Drones lit up the New York City skyline ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, recreating the Twin Towers with 2,977 points of light honoring each victim.

Fuse, an Elbit Systems subsidiary, has deployed new AI-powered autonomous attack drone systems along IDF borders to replace vulnerable legacy equipment following lessons learned from October 7.

The Israeli company AITAN, named after Captain Eitan Oster who fell in Lebanon, was founded by Udi Oster and Daniel Almog, who met during their service as officers in Unit 8200 and previously worked with hostage survivor Or Levy. The company develops AI systems for unmanned vehicles, which have accumulated over half a million flight hours in the IDF, and is now expanding its operations to allied...

AITAN, a developer of AI-based combat systems, has raised $41 million in a funding round. The startup's technology has been in intensive operational use by the IDF since the start of the Swords of Iron war.

During the night, Hezbollah launched two explosive drones toward IDF forces in the Ali al-Tahar ridge area. Soldiers fired at one of the drones and intercepted it; there were no casualties. In response, the IDF struck infrastructure of the organization in the Nabatieh area that was used for planning and directing terror plots.

World press headlines: Many accusations against Israel have flowed from Turkey since October 7, 2023, but the new news is that Israel is plotting to use Kurdish forces in northern Syria to thwart the peace process led by President Ahmad al-Shara; in the Aegean Sea, Greece is establishing a drone base, and Israel may be involved. Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the...

In a video that arrived from Gaza, a drone is seen arriving from the Egyptian border, landing and releasing a payload. Sources in Gaza told N12: Weapons are also being smuggled using the drones, and the phenomenon has become an industry that generates huge sums.

Explosive drones have revolutionized the battlefield, but the war between Ukraine and Russia has shown that they have significant limitations. Why should the West be concerned?

The Ministry of Defense has demanded 30 million shekels in compensation from drone manufacturer Aerodrome for failing to meet tender conditions. The ministry has expressed willingness to negotiate to avoid a legal battle.

In its first report since the IPO, Cando Drones shows a doubling of revenue and improved gross margins. While the auditor has removed the "going concern" note, the company continues to operate with a net loss and an accumulated deficit of 27.9 million shekels.

The drone company Aerodrome is down by 3% after announcing today (Tuesday) the resignation of CEO Ziv Ben Baruch. He will be replaced by Brigadier General Itzik Bilet, marking the third CEO change in the company within the last year.

The drone company controlled by Ronen Elad published weak semi-annual reports and announced its third CEO in a year. The stock has soared by hundreds of percent since the start of the year on the back of big names like Yossi Cohen, but the gap between ambitious forecasts and actual performance is only growing.

Motorola Solutions is paying $1.5 billion for D-Fend's cyber technology, which enables the remote takeover of hostile drones. Founder Zohar Halachmi will join Motorola as a Senior Vice President.

After striking 24 facilities of Wildberries, known as the "Russian Amazon," Ukraine has declared the e-commerce giant Ozon its next target. Since Saturday, drone strikes have hit 6 of the company's warehouses, causing shares to plummet by 12%. Putin warned that Ukraine has opened a "Pandora's box" and vowed retaliation against sensitive Ukrainian economic sectors.

A joint investigation by Lahav 433 and the Tax Authority has led to the exposure of an infrastructure for importing drones from China, which were transferred to criminal elements. According to the suspicion, the owner of a security company from Ashkelon and two employees imported dozens of shipments while committing tax offenses and money laundering. Forces raided the warehouse, arrested the...

Iryna Terekh, a 34-year-old former furniture designer, leads Fire Point, a major Ukrainian defense company. Despite having no military background, she oversees the production of drones and long-range missiles, which now account for over 60% of Ukraine's long-range missile output.

They are small, cheap, and massive - and the threat they pose is growing. Will the scenes we saw in the Russia-Ukraine war also appear in Israel? Brigadier General (Res.) Ran Kochav, former commander of the Air Defense Array, warns of the challenge of dealing with a mass attack and explains what the defense against it looks like. Podcast "Al Ze" ("About This").

During a Border Police operation near Rahat, a drone identified a suspect removing an object from a vehicle and attempting to flee. Officers apprehended the suspect, and a subsequent search of the area uncovered a Glock pistol wrapped in paper and hidden in an open field. The suspect, an 18-year-old from the Bedouin community, has been arrested and his detention extended.

Information security experts in the IDF are warning of a risk of operational information leakage due to the widespread use of Chinese drones. While procedures regarding Chinese technology have been tightened on bases, there is concern on the operational front regarding the monitoring of forces and a lack of regulation of frequencies. A military source told Walla: "The IDF is far from having order...

Russia is facing a second wave of fuel crisis following Ukrainian drone attacks on oil facilities. Major gas station chains, including Rosneft, Gazprom, and Lukoil, have imposed limits on gasoline sales. Despite government claims of market stabilization, Russia has begun importing fuel. Meanwhile, nine people were killed in ongoing hostilities, and 206 prisoners of war were returned in a mutual...

Amid escalating Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian soil, cash withdrawals from banks have reached record highs. Citizens fear the Kremlin may nationalize deposits to fund the war, leading to liquidity issues across the financial sector.

The military alliance between Moscow and Tehran is taking a new form: Russia is transferring drone components to Iran via the Caspian Sea, helping it restore capabilities damaged during the war against the U.S. and Israel. This route, previously used by Iran to supply Russia, is now operating in the opposite direction.

Russia issued a threat on Monday against the UK after the Ukrainian army used British-made drones for the first time in attacks on Russian territory. The Moscow embassy in London stated that the UK will pay a "higher price" if it continues to support Kyiv in its armed struggle against the Russian army.

The hot defense company doubled its profits and raised its forecast for the second time this year, yet it absorbed heavy selling from foreign investors. How does a stock with a phenomenal report fall, and what does it teach you about your portfolio?

Two Iranian drones attacked the private office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdish region in Iraq. While the regional government's security services did not explicitly name the perpetrators, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani directly blamed Iran for the strike.

US President Donald Trump's executive order imposing tariffs on drones has caused Next Vision's stock to drop by 5.7%. However, experts question the severity of the impact, as the company is already planning to localize production in the US.

Two Ukrainian 'Flamingo' cruise missiles hit the 'Progress' plant in Samara, which manufactures 'Soyuz-2' rockets, potentially halting production for over a year. Simultaneously, a massive drone attack destroyed the largest Wildberries logistics center near Moscow.

A 26-year-old resident of Bu'eine Nujeidat was filmed by a drone driving through the town while serving community service for a previous traffic offense. Suspecting he had spotted a police force, he stopped on the sidewalk and exited through the passenger seat in an attempt to mislead the officers. Following his investigation, an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings...

According to the announcement, the move stems from concerns over national security due to "over-reliance" on foreign countries; however, it is estimated that the move is aimed specifically at the Chinese companies that dominate the market; at the same time, the White House released a report stating that more than 40 countries helped China circumvent the tariffs imposed by the US.

The drones were used extensively in the Strait of Hormuz area. The cost of a single unit reaches tens of millions of dollars, and the total damage exceeds $1.3 billion. Due to their low speed and altitude, these drones have become relatively easy targets.