New IDF corps to be established to counter low-altitude drone threats
The IDF is establishing a new corps dedicated to countering low-altitude drone threats, which have become a significant challenge in recent conflicts. This initiative follows increased drone usage by groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as smuggling activities along Israel's borders.
Why it matters
It reflects the shifting nature of modern warfare where low-cost, small-scale aerial technology poses a major threat to conventional military forces.
IDF Ground Forces Commander Maj.-Gen. Nadav Lotan is working to establish a new corps dedicated to countering low-altitude drone threats, as part of an effort to strengthen Israel's defenses against the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles, Walla learned on Tuesday.For more than a decade, the IDF has been trying to address the threat posed by drones operating in the airspace close to the ground, using a variety of methods. However, these efforts have accelerated since the October 7 massacre, alongside a worldwide push to develop solutions.The threat became evident during Hamas's attacks along the Gaza border at the beginning of the war and during the initial stages of the IDF's ground maneuver deep into the Gaza Strip.
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