IDF probing Hezbollah use of drones with possible night-vision cameras

The IDF says it is investigating Hezbollah’s use of first-person view (FPV) drones with apparent night-vision capabilities.

The terror group this past week published several clips showing FPV drones with what appears to be thermal cameras. Two IDF soldiers have been killed in explosive drone attacks that took place at night this week.

“The IDF is continuously and consistently developing responses to contend with the drone threat across all sectors,” the army says in response to a query.

The IDF says the drone threat is “a dynamic and evolving threat, characterized by inexpensive, readily available tools with a high rate of variability.”

“Trends in the field, including the use of night-vision capabilities, are known and being studied,” the IDF says.

The military says that “various review processes are being conducted alongside the implementation of solutions and operational methods to contend with the threat, in accordance with lessons learned from the field and the operational situation assessment.”