Iran and Hezbollah used ‘weakness’ in Israel's defense to hit army base. Minutes before a drone strike, cops alerted the IDF about a suspicious aircraft. Cops told not to worry because the military thought the aircraft was Israeli, the New York Times reported.
Air Force’s assessment was wrong: moments later, 4 IDF soldiers were killed in the attack. Recent drone strikes highlight shortcomings in the IDF's detection of UAVs. In July, Houthis hit an apartment building in Tel Aviv, killing 1 civilian. Last week, Hezbollah hit a nursing home north of Tel Aviv, causing damage.
Earlier in the year, Hezbollah broadcast footage showing sensitive areas in Israel. Hezbollah's surveillance UAV captured Israeli bases, oil refineries without detection. IDF spokesperson said Golan attack is now under investigation.
UAVs pose a significant challange to IDF as they fly at low altitudes. Drones contain less metal, emit less heat than rockets and often do not set off alerts. Detection of drones that fly at a speed of less than 100 km/h difficult for defence systems. Israel’s anti-drone system requires improvement: experts.
Israel needs to alter defence systems to catch up with low-flying targets: experts. Attack on Golan Military base shows Hezbollah's operational capabilities: experts. Amid possible escalations with Iran, the USA sent the THAAD system to Israel. THAAD anti-missile system is expected to close blind spots in Israeli air defenses. However, it is unclear if THAAD can counter threats to Israel from enemy drones. Experts suggests that there is 'No magical solution that would counter all aerial threats.'