Drone

Inside the IDF push to deploy smarter, faster robots across the frontlines

From robotic bulldozers to hybrid drone‑rovers, the IDF is rapidly expanding its autonomous ground fleet.

Robotican's Rooster hybrid robotic drone platform
A US Air Force F-15 fighter jet during an exercise, March 28, 2023; illustrative.

F-15 pilot saw Iran's 'jellyfish' drone formation when jet was shot down during Epic Fury - report

UVision's Hero 90 loitering munition, also known as suicide drone

Israeli drone maker UVision targets $3.5 billion Nasdaq listing

A FURY drone sits inside the Arsenal-1 manufacturing facility, operated by Anduril, in Ashville, Ohio, U.S. March 19, 2026.

Anduril Industries explores Israel entry as defense-tech expansion accelerates


Israel-Lebanon ceasefire a dangerous fiction in the war against Hezbollah - analysis

Negotiations detached from the realities on the ground do not end terrorism. Rather, they create space for the terrorists to adapt, regroup, and strike again.

Israeli soldiers are seen on the Israeli border with Lebanon, May 2, 2026.

PM: IDF combating drones for six years, unlimited budget team formed for Hezbollah's FPV threat

Netanyahu told the cabinet that the IDF and Defense Ministry had done “a great deal over the years,” thwarting “many hundreds, if not thousands, including UAVs."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana

Drone attack that damaged UAE's Barakah plant designed to 'send message' to UAE, sources tell Post

The UAE's Foreign Ministry later said that the incident was a "terrorist attack" that "constitutes a "dangerous escalation, an unacceptable act of aggression, and a direct threat."

Fire and smoke rise in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, UAE, March 4, 2026; illustrative.

Israel unable to destroy Hezbollah's drones with military force, needs political edge - report

Currently, the IDF is taking various measures against it, including deploying anti-explosive drone barbed wire, which it has also supplied to the Lebanese army, to minimize attacks.

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published April 28, 2026.

Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iran, IED wounds four IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon

PA reinforcing notorious 'pay-for-slay' policy • Iran allegedly behind Canada attacks on US consulate, synagogue • IDF tests Jordan Valley readiness in Dead Sea surprise attack drill

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are seen shaking hands at a press conference in 2025.

One soldier killed in combat in southern Lebanon, IDF kills two Hezbollah terrorists in strikes

Deputy ISIS leader killed in US-Nigeria op • Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended • Tehran giving mixed signals on US deal • IDF chief visited UAE during war • China says it won't give Iran weapons

IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise on May 15, 2026.

Ukraine’s sling against Russia: How 'geniuses in garages' transformed robotic warfare

The road to becoming a robotic superpower was paved with skepticism, but Ukraine did not set out to become a world leader in military robotics - it set out to survive.

OLEKSII REZNIKOV, Ukraine’s former defense minister, attends a parliament session in Kyiv, June 2023.

Hamas military chief targeted in Gaza strike, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended 45 days

IDF Chief Zamir visited UAE during Op. Roaring Lion • Trump 'not going to be much more patient,' says Iran can make deal or 'get annihilated' • President Xi promised China would not give Iran weapons

A person riding a scooter carries a flag with an image depicting Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, as displaced people make their way to return to their homes after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, at the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon.

IDF reveals it supplies Lebanese army with anti-explosive drone barbed wire

To date, the military has issued approximately 158,000 square meters of anti-explosive drone barbed wire, equivalent in size to about 20 football fields.

Drone caught in anti-explosive drone barbed wire supplied by the IDF to the Lebanese army, May 14, 2026.

Finland hosts large Israeli defense delegation for two-day seminar

The seminar followed a similar one held in India several weeks ago, as well as another in Miami at Israel-tech week. Others have been held in Asia and Europe.

Finnish-Israeli defense industry seminar, May 2026