Israel is setting up a military production facility to manufacture a large number of suicide drones in response to the growing threat posed by Hezbollah’s explosive unmanned aircraft, according to Israel Army Radio.
The report said Hezbollah’s attack drones have created a major challenge for Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon and along the country’s northern border.
Army Radio said the drones have killed a number of Israeli soldiers and civilians in the area since the start of the ceasefire.
Hezbollah has increasingly used fibre-optic drones that are difficult to detect and cannot be disrupted by electronic jamming.
According to the report, these relatively low-cost drones have recently penetrated Israel’s advanced air defence systems and tested the effectiveness of its sophisticated radar network.
The move to establish a dedicated production facility reflects Israel’s efforts to strengthen its drone capabilities amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah along the Lebanon border.
#From Al Jazeera
