The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/drones/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:56:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png drones | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/drones/ 32 32 IDF downs drone over Eilat launched by Yemen’s Houthis https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-downs-drone-over-eilat-launched-by-yemens-houthis/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:55:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839329 No injuries or damage in attack by Iran-backed rebel group shortly after midnight; incident follows firing of ballistic missiles by Houthis earlier, during escalation with Iran

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]]> Massive US security op prepares to take on unprecedented World Cup challenges https://www.timesofisrael.com/massive-us-op-prepares-to-take-on-unprecedented-world-cup-security-challenges/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:14:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837824 A legion of federal agencies to deploy high-tech methods, including robot sniffer-dogs to counter threats, while drones and AI misinformation are among biggest concerns

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]]> Motorola Solutions buys Israeli drone defense startup D-Fend for $1.5 billion https://www.timesofisrael.com/motorola-solutions-buys-israeli-drone-defense-startup-d-fend-for-1-5-billion/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:04:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835095 Raanana-based firm uses radio waves to commandeer UAVs instead of jamming or intercepting them; system deployed in over 30 countries; described as largest-ever Israeli defense tech exit

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]]> IDF soldier killed, 3 hurt, in Hezbollah drone attack near newly seized Beaufort Castle https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldier-killed-3-hurt-in-hezbollah-drone-attack-near-newly-seized-beaufort-castle/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:29:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834179&preview=true&preview_id=3834179 Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati is army's 13th fatality since start of now-eroded ceasefire; terror group keeps up attacks, fires rockets at Tiberias for first time in almost 2 months

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]]> US and Iran exchange strikes amid fragile ceasefire, as talks to end war stall https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-iran-exchange-strikes-amid-fragile-ceasefire-as-negotiations-to-end-war-stall/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:20:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834082 American base in Kuwait targeted after US hits Iranian sites in response to downing of a US drone; Trump says Iran 'wants to make a good deal' as Tehran makes amendments to MOU

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]]> IDF captures strategic Beaufort Castle, as soldier killed in Hezbollah drone strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldier-killed-in-hezbollah-drone-strike-in-lebanon-idf-captures-strategic-beaufort-castle/ Sun, 31 May 2026 09:13:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833440 Defense minister hails Israeli flag flying for first time since 2000 over Crusader fortress, a symbol of Israel's previous wars in Lebanon; Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin, 21, was an only child who moved to Israel from Ukraine

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]]> IDF troops apparently fire at civilian plane, mistaking it for drone; none hurt https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-troops-apparently-fire-at-civilian-plane-mistaking-it-for-drone-none-hurt/ Fri, 29 May 2026 09:42:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832819 Soldiers deployed to Beit El after locals report several drones overhead; later confirmed to be jetliner whose flight path was shifted eastward; IDF investigating incident

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]]> Russian drone injures 2 in Romania, sparking outcry by EU and NATO members https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-drone-injures-2-in-romania-sparking-outcry-by-eu-and-nato-members/ Fri, 29 May 2026 07:58:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832765 European Commission head says Russia 'crossed yet another line,' as allies worry about Kremlin's war with Ukraine spilling over borders

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]]> Netanyahu says he told IDF to seize 70% of Gaza, well beyond terms of truce https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-says-he-told-idf-to-seize-70-of-gaza-strip-well-beyond-terms-of-truce/ Thu, 28 May 2026 20:16:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832548 Anti-Hamas militia shows off heavy drone, possibly provided by Israel; Hamas buries Gaza City deputy commander, IDF kills moneyman who it says transferred millions to military wing

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]]> As Israel widens war against Hezbollah, northern town of Shlomi hunkers down https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israel-widens-war-against-hezbollah-northern-town-of-shlomi-hunkers-down/ Thu, 28 May 2026 18:44:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832078 While all residents evacuated due to Hezbollah attacks in 2023 have returned, the town's 'ordinary' routine is disrupted by almost daily first-person view drones, rocket fire and explosions

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]]> Soldier killed in Hezbollah drone attack as Israel widens strikes on terror group https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldier-killed-in-hezbollah-drone-attack-as-israel-widens-strikes-on-terror-group/ Thu, 28 May 2026 06:09:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832022 Sgt. Rotem Yanai, 20, killed while running to shelter in military zone on northern border, two reservists injured; IDF targets terror sites around Tyre after urging civilians to flee further north

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]]> IDF pushes north of Lebanon security zone; Netanyahu says Israel seizing ‘strategic positions’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-pushes-north-of-lebanon-security-zone-netanyahu-says-israel-seizing-strategic-positions/ Tue, 26 May 2026 18:04:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3831053 Clashes reported in several towns north of Litani River; IDF says it carried out over 100 strikes in south, east; Lebanese media: 12 killed, including children, in overnight Beqaa strike

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]]> Soldier killed in south Lebanon by Hezbollah drone, another seriously wounded https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldier-killed-in-south-lebanon-by-hezbollah-drone-another-seriously-wounded/ Mon, 25 May 2026 05:55:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829826 Sgt. Nehoray Leizer, 19, from Eilat, was driving armored personnel carrier when it was struck in the Bint Jbeil area; he is 10th soldier killed amid truce, 23rd since March 2

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]]> IDF kills Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, as drones trigger border sirens https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-kills-hezbollah-operatives-in-lebanon-as-drones-trigger-border-sirens/ Fri, 22 May 2026 17:38:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828578 Syrian girl said killed as Israel strikes Hezbollah-linked rescuers; Lebanon says soldiers loyal to the army after US sanctions officer tied to Hezbollah

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]]> Demand soars for Israel’s weapons tech, even among countries claiming to boycott Jewish state https://www.timesofisrael.com/demand-soars-for-israels-weapons-tech-even-among-countries-claiming-to-boycott-jewish-state/ Thu, 21 May 2026 12:03:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828090 Sales of battle-tested Israeli arms more than doubled over past 5 years, hitting record of nearly $15 billion in 2024, including to states that publicly avoid deals with Jerusalem

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