Israel's new strategy against Hezbollah's tactics

According to an analysis published in the Israel-based newspaper Haaretz by Amos Harel, the Israeli army is experiencing serious difficulties in finding solutions to Hezbollah's explosive-laden drones in southern Lebanon. It was stated that during this period when clashes have paused, the army is focusing entirely on this issue.

"They have reached the point of losing air superiority"

The analysis, which emphasizes that the Israeli army has suffered heavy losses in southern Lebanon since Hezbollah began actively using drones in the field, points out that the army has reached the point of losing air superiority. While it is stated that the remains of Israeli military vehicles that have been attacked can be found almost everywhere in the region, it is noted that the Russia-Ukraine example and this advantage Hezbollah has gained on the ground have pushed the Tel Aviv administration toward a strategic shift and a focus on drones.

The army's traditional structure is changing

According to the information in the analysis, the Israeli army has prepared a comprehensive plan aiming to produce 100,000 attack drones per year. However, Harel emphasized that this massive production would not be sufficient on its own and must be supported by structural and organizational changes within the ground forces. It was stated that the army needs to move away from its traditional organizational structure and establish numerous new sub-units specializing directly in drone and robotic operations.

Ukrainian teams devastated NATO battalions in simulation

Stating that Israel has much to learn from Ukraine regarding modern drone warfare, Harel also included a striking anecdote in his article. According to the analysis, which reports that a retired Israeli general was recently invited to a NATO exercise held in Scandinavian countries, two Ukrainian teams with extensive field experience in drones also participated in the exercise.

Allegedly, the Ukrainian drone teams completely destroyed two NATO battalions in just 90 minutes during a simulated battle. When NATO commanders, angered by the defeat, requested a repeat of the simulation, it took only 60 minutes for the massive battalions to be defeated in the second attempt.

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