Oded Yaron

1 month ago | haaretz.com | Oded Yaron

Israeli security forces have recently intercepted dozens of agricultural drones, capable of carrying dozens of kilograms of drugs and weapons, crossing from Sinai. As smugglers continue to adapt, most attempts succeed quietly, under the radarOded YaronMar 18, 2025 7:50 pm ISTMar 18, 2025 7:50 pm ISTOded YaronMar 18, 2025 7:50 pm ISTMar 18, 2025 7:50 pm ISTIsraeli security forces have recently intercepted dozens of heavy lift drones along the Egyptian border in a covert war against smugglers.

1 month ago | haaretz.com | Oded Yaron

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1 month ago | haaretz.com | Oded Yaron

Israel's Defense Ministry plans to purchase thousands of suicide drones for use by the Israeli army, as these drones have become one of the most effective weapons on modern battlefields in both Israel and Ukraine. First-person view drones, commonly referred to as FPV drones, were originally developed for racing due to their exceptional speed and maneuverability. However, their use in the war in Ukraine has demonstrated their potential as precision-guided weapons.

1 month ago | haaretz.com | Oded Yaron

Amplified by the outbreak of the Gaza war, Israel has issued a tender for 5,000 FPV suicide drones to strengthen the army's combat capabilities.

2 months ago | haaretz.com | Oded Yaron

Following Haaretz Expose | Haaretz revealed that Ari Arms, a company previously involved in metal and plastic processing, changed its name and ownership before outbidding two veteran manufacturers in a 100-million-shekel rifle supply tender.