Israel's Industrial Push to Combat Drone Threats

Israel's government is engaging its industry to enhance military capabilities against aerial drones from Iran and Hezbollah. A competition among companies will lead to rapid technology development. Recent drone attacks highlight the urgency, prompting significant investment and collaboration with top defense firms.

Israel's government is intensifying efforts to enhance the military's capability to intercept aerial drones, a threat posed by Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia.

On Tuesday, the Defence Ministry announced a competition among eight major and minor companies, aiming to select technologies for swift development and operational deployment within months.

Recent incidents, including a drone attack by Hezbollah, underscore the pressing threat, leading to considerable investments by Israel's defense sector giants such as Elbit Systems, Rafael, and Israel Aerospace Industries.

(With inputs from agencies.)