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IDF extends suspension of 'Atalef' loitering munition drones after two reservists killed

The IDF stopped operational activity of the small drone after two reservists were killed after one exploded near them in northern Gaza.

IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025.
An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Class of IDF drone that killed two soldiers has history of explosive failures - report

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

IDF chief Zamir establishes expert team to investigate drone accident that killed two soldiers

Fallen soldiers Ofek Moalem, 23, and Nadav Kali, 24, are pictured following the IDF announcement of their death in the Gaza Strip. Announcement dated September 25, 2026.

Two IDF soldiers killed in drone accident during operation within Gaza outpost


Israeli drone power: How UAVs have taken the IDF to a new level

Commander of IDF drone attack unit gives the ‘Magazine’ a rare, in-depth look at the UAVs of the Israeli military.

 FUTURE FRAMED by drones: A large Israel Air Force drone touches down.

Did Hamas use an air defense system against Israel in Gaza? - analysis

This would appear to represent an escalation by the terrorist group and show that it is trying to acquire more advanced defenses for the small area it operates.  

 Smoke and flames rise during Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, April 6, 2023.

Israeli drones use free-falling bombs, can carry up to a ton

Such drones are remote-piloted, dropping bombs or carrying out surveillance before returning to base.

 An Elbit Systems Ltd. Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is seen at the company's drone factory in Rehovot, Israel, June 28, 2018. Picture taken June 28, 2018.

Nine Palestinians killed in Jenin, Israeli security forces thwart terror attack

Israel said it was in Jenin to thwart a massive terrorist attack. Palestinians say they downed IDF drone.

 Palestinians inspect the damage following an Israeli raid in Jenin in the West Bank January 26, 2023.

'Post' gets sneak peek of IDF's Givati brigade's enhanced AFVs, drones

The Jerusalem Post joined an IDF drill in the sand dunes near the Gaza border.

Israeli military forces are seen carrying out a multi-day drill near Gaza on January 17, 2023. Lt. Col. Ana Fares in second from the right.

IDF general: Drones crucial in almost all Israeli missions

Palmachim Base Commander Brig. Gen. Omri Dor said that he was pleased that recently the country and the IDF finally permitted publicizing its use of drones.

A SKYLARK drone is thrown by an IDF soldier during a military exercise in southern Israel in 2013

In a first, Israeli general opens up about IDF use of armed drones

The armed drones not only provide Israel with additional firepower but also allow for quick detection and attack against targets.

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Morocco, Thailand to procure Israeli drones

BlueBird Aero Systems describes the ThunderB VTOL as a “robust, innovative and versatile” system that can be used for “long-range, covert, real-time day and cooled-IR stabilized payloads.”

AN ISRAELI drone patrols the skies over the Gaza Strip.

Israel might use armed drones in West Bank counter terrorism operations

Two IDF commanders underwent training to operate an air force assault command center that monitors and controls armed drones for operational use.

A SKYLARK drone is thrown by an IDF soldier during a military exercise in southern Israel in 2013

Why Israel waited until now to reveal armed drones - analysis

Israel is part of this world of armed drones, and less ambiguity will possibly improve Israel’s drones, not reduce their effectiveness. 

 View of a new security drone in Efrat, in the West Bank