UAVs

Elbit Systems set to start delivery of drones to Romania after delays, threats of cancellation

The deal for seven unmanned aircraft systems was signed in 2022, with deliveries due to start in 2025.

Elbit System's Watchkeeper X drones, April 6, 2026.
AeroSentinel’s production facility sustained heavy damage after an Iranian ballistic missile attack on central Israel on April 2, 2026.

AeroSentinel production facility severely damaged after Iranian ballistic missile strike

A Thor, a VTOL-UAV (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drone is seen on display at the Elbit-Systems stand at the XPONENTIAL Europe autonomous systems and robotics trade fair on March 26, 2026 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Romania weighs cancelling drone contract with Israel's Elbit Systems

This image shows the Strait of Hormuz, between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The Strait of Hormuz runs between Iran and United Arab Emirates, 2004.

Bahrain confirms Iranian attack on aluminum facility as UAE, Kuwait air defenses intercept missiles


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

US Marines official: Nearly half of drones IDF shoots down are its own

Since the IDF has one of the world's most advanced integrated air defense systems, if this is an issue for Israel’s military, it is likely to be an issue for other militaries worldwide.

A drone is seen over the border between Israel and Gaza in June

Hezbollah's air defense system more sophisticated than Israel has previously thought

Israel has already tested its air defense against Iranian drones and missiles, but what are Hezbollah's air defense capabilities?

 Grad rockets used by Hezbollah

Iranian FM: Israeli weapons are ‘toys for our children to play with’

Abdollahian said that the only reason that Iran had not successfully hit Haifa, Tel Aviv or any major port was because Iran’s “red lines [were] civilians…We only had a military purpose.”

 Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian speaks during a press conference at the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Beirut, Lebanon February 10, 2024.

In its response to Iran, Israel must weigh new regional cooperation - editorial

In the post-April 14 Middle East, Israel’s security will be based on two pillars.

Israel Air Force F-15i Ra'am fly at a Graduation ceremony for Israeli Air Force soldiers who have completed the IAF Flight Course, at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert. June 28, 2016.