UAVs

US Navy launches first one-way attack drone from ship amid growing threats

The US Navy has launched its first one-way attack drone from a ship, a milestone in the mission to field low-cost drones at scale.

A Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) successfully launches from the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) while operating in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 16.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) reacts during a bilateral press conference with Ireland's Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheal Martin (R) at Government Buildings during an Irish State visit, in Dublin, Ireland, December 2, 2025; illustrative.

Drones were spotted near Zelensky flight path to Dublin, Irish media report

Drone swarm over a field

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View of the Ramon Airport near Eilat, after a drone launched from Yemen struck the airport, September 7, 2025.

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Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 235?

Hostile aircraft infiltrate Israel's South • IDF intercepts two UAVs • International bodies condemn airstrike in Rafah

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, May 28, 2024

Israel Air Force intercepts five Hezbollah UAVs in Israel's North

IDF jets and air defense intercepted five UAVs from the east and Lebanon, and struck Hezbollah military structures in southern Lebanon.

 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.

WATCH: IAF fighter jets attack Hezbollah targets following salvo of rockets into northern Israel

Sirens sounded earlier in the Upper Galilee Thursday evening as a barrage of rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles targeted Israel's northern border with Lebanon.

 Smoke rises during an exchange of fire between the IDF and Hezbollah on the border between Israel and Lebanon, earlier this month.

Operation Swords of Iron: The first drone war in history?

The IDF extensively uses drones and small aerial vehicles as part of its operational doctrine in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and the northern border, saving the lives of dozens, if not more, soldiers.

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

Israel-Hamas War Day 228: What's happening in Iran, Gaza, Iraq, Syria?

Comptroller reveals IDF purchases don't pass inspection • Biden afffirms Israel not committing genocide • Total of 569 tons of humanitarian aid entered Gaza

 IDF soldiers operate atop a tank near the Gaza border, as seen from Israel, May 21, 2024

Iraqi militia fire UAVs at Eilat, Israel intercepts suspicious aerial target above Syria - report

Fighter jets successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target en route to Israeli territory from the Syrian area, according to Maariv.

 A screenshot from a Hezbollah video allegedly showing a new missile-firing UAV target an Israeli position in northern Israel. May 17, 2024.

Israel-Hamas War Day 227: What's happening in Iran, Gaza?

Iran's President and FM confirmed to be dead • US calls on Hamas to free hostages • Sullivan visits Israel

 Rescue team works following a crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in Varzaqan, May 20, 2024

Israel Air Force successfully shoots down two UAVs coming from the East

These interceptions are the latest of several others this week, which have been carried out against hostile threats.

Hermes 900 UAV

What happened on Day 221?

Hamas uses UN facilities for cover • US denies it withheld information about Hamas leaders' whereabouts • IDF kills Hamas terrorists in UNRWA school

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip.

Four soldiers wounded from Lebanese anti-tank missiles

Four soldiers were rushed to the hospital for treatment for wounds caused by missile fire from Lebanon.

 Smoke rises over Lebanon, as seen from Israel-Lebanon border in northern Israel, November 12, 2023