Israel orders hundreds of radar systems designed to detect fiber-optic drones
Israel orders radar systems to counter fiber-optic drones used by Hezbollah
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Israel's Defense Ministry ordered hundreds of Magos radar systems and a warning system from an AI startup to detect fiber-optic drones. These measures were part of a race by the military and tech industry to counter threats from Hezbollah.
Israel Shipyards also unveiled AREONOUS to help combat the drone plague.
Epilogue added 40d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Israel's military is taking steps to counter the threat of fiber-optic drones used by Hezbollah. The threat became apparent after a recent Hezbollah attack that killed a four-person tank crew, according to coverage from The Times of Israel.
The attack reportedly used a drone armed with an anti-tank explosive. The issue is being covered by various outlets including CNN, The Jerusalem Post, and Foreign Policy, which note that Israel's military and tech industry are racing to develop countermeasures.
Israel has ordered hundreds of radar systems designed to detect fiber-optic drones, as reported by CTech. The effectiveness of these countermeasures and Israel's ability to mitigate the threat remain to be seen.
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Sources (8)
- Israel Shipyards unveils AREONOUS to help combat FPV drone plague The Jerusalem Post · 47d ago
- Defense Ministry orders Magos drone detection radar systems The Jerusalem Post · 47d ago
- Radar tech AI startup clinches deal for drone attack warning system to Israeli army The Times of Israel · 47d ago
- IDF finds Hezbollah attack that killed 4-person tank crew used drone armed with anti-tank explosive The Times of Israel · 47d ago
- Fiber optic drones are rewriting the rules of modern warfare The Jerusalem Post · 47d ago
- Israel’s military and tech industry race to counter Hezbollah’s latest threat CNN · 47d ago
- Israel Has a Hezbollah Drone Problem in Lebanon Foreign Policy · 47d ago
- Israel orders hundreds of radar systems designed to detect fiber-optic drones CTech · 47d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What type of drones is Israel trying to counter?
Fiber-optic drones used by Hezbollah
Why is Israel concerned about these drones?
They were used in a recent attack that killed a four-person tank crew
What is Israel doing to counter these drones?
Ordering hundreds of radar systems designed to detect them
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