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IDF special units employ armed drones against terrorists in Gaza

The special units of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) are using armed drones in Gaza to attack terrorists hiding in civilian sites.

Defence Industry Europe exposed the problem encountered by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) when advanced anti-tank missiles are being used against villages on the Lebanese and Gaza frontlines. An attack on Saturday by Hezbollah in Lebanon on the Israeli Air Force (IAF) main radar station, which controls most of the aerial traffic in Israel, proved that the problem has to be addressed as soon as possible. The IAF main radar station on Mount Meron in Northern Israel was attacked by the longer-range version of the Kornet anti-tank missile. The Kornet-EM anti-tank missile has a range of up to 10 km and rides on a jam-resistant laser beam.

Israeli radar station attacked by Russian-made Kornet anti-tank missile

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The IAF main radar station on Mount Meron in Northern Israel was attacked by the longer-range version of the Kornet anti-tank missile.

The Israel defence forces (IDF) have exposed the largest tunnel under Gaza , part of what is refereed to as "Metro City". The tunnel was built by the Hamas terror organization.

IDF uncovers largest tunnel under Gaza in “Metro City” network

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The tunnel reaches as deep as 50 meters underground, is over four kilometers long, and is at points wide enough for a large vehicle to drive through. EXPOSED: The biggest Hamas terrorist tunnel discovered. This massive tunnel system branches out and spans well over four kilometers (2.5 miles). Its entrance is located only 400 …

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The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has used a system for the first time that enables accurate air drops to ground forces.

IDF successfully implements guided supply system for precise airdrops

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The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has used a system for the first time that enables accurate air drops to ground forces.

While the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) tanks and armored vehicles are protected by active protection systems against rockets and missiles, infantry soldiers and civilians have become targets for these missiles operated by Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. The Russian-made Kornet anti-tank missile is one of the many weapon systems operated by these two groups. Hezbollah has launched many of these missiles against Israel since the war began, injuring and killing IDF soldiers in the process.

Hezbollah and Hamas use Kornet anti-tank missiles against IDF

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The Kornet, the most recent iteration of the Sagger anti-tank missiles manufactured in Russia, which Israel encountered during the Yom Kippur War, uses a laser beam for self-guidance.

The infantry soldiers of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) fighting in Gaza are equipped with the SMASH rifle sight, allowing them to hit the target with the first bullet. This special sight was developed by the Israeli company Smartshooter.

IDF employs Smartshooter SMASH for precision targeting

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The infantry soldiers of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) fighting in Gaza are equipped with the SMASH rifle sight, allowing them to hit the target with the first bullet.

Oshkosh announced that the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has placed two orders for Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) for the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). A total of 75 JLTVs were purchased via Foreign Military Sale (FMS) and dozens more were purchased via Direct Commercial Sale (DCS).

Oshkosh to produce JLTVs for Israeli Defence Forces

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Oshkosh announced that the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has placed two orders for Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) for the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).

A very close cooperation between an Israeli Air Force (IAF) special mission aircraft and ground radars enabled an F-35 Adir fighter aircraft to intercept a cruise missile launched by the Houthis in Yemen towards Israel on October 31.

Israeli Air Force F-35 Adir intercepted Houthi cruise missile [VIDEO]

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A very close cooperation between an Israeli Air Force (IAF) special mission aircraft and ground radars enabled an F-35 Adir fighter aircraft to intercept a cruise missile.

Israel is getting ready to retaliate for the foiled attack performed by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. In the meantime, the Israeli navy has increased its presence in the Red Sea by adding more combat vessels, including the new missile corvettes, the Sa'ar 6.

Israel ready to use ballistic missiles to defend itself against Houthi

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Israel is getting ready to retaliate for the foiled attack performed by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. In the meantime, the Israeli navy has increased its presence in the Red Sea.