Hezbollah Uses Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israel

Hezbollah has unveiled a new and potent weapon in its ongoing conflict with Israel: small, fiber-optic guided drones. These advanced munitions, also seen in the Ukraine conflict, operate on a different principle than conventional drones, making them a serious concern for Israeli forces.

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Hizbullah menggunakan senjata baharu dalam pertempurannya di utara Israel, melibatkan dron kecil yang dikawal melalui gentian optik selebar benang dan tidak dapat dikesan oleh sistem elektronik.

Unlike drones reliant on GPS or radio signals, which are vulnerable to electronic warfare, these fiber-optic guided variants are tethered to an operator's console by a thin cable. This physical connection renders them virtually immune to electronic jamming, a critical advantage in modern warfare. The implications for Israel's electronic warfare capabilities are significant.

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Dron gentian optik tidak dipandu melalui isyarat Sistem Kedudukan Sejagat (GPS) atau radio, sebaliknya ia mempunyai kabel nipis tergulung dibelakangnya dan bersambung ke konsol pengendali, menjadikannya mustahil untuk diganggu secara elektronik.

Reports indicate these drones have already inflicted casualties, including the death of an Israeli soldier and injuries to others. This demonstrates their effectiveness and the immediate threat they pose. The low cost and local production, potentially using 3D printing and accessible civilian parts, suggest Hezbollah can deploy these weapons in significant numbers, overwhelming traditional defenses.

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Bagaimanapun, dron itu tidak sepenuhnya kebal kerana angin atau dron lain boleh menyebabkan kabelnya tersimpul.

While not entirely invulnerable, susceptible to issues like cable entanglement, the fiber-optic guided drones represent a tactical leap for Hezbollah. Their estimated cost of $300-$400 per unit makes them an economically viable, yet deadly, addition to their arsenal. This development warrants close attention from security analysts monitoring the region.

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Israel percaya senjata tersebut dibuat di dalam negara dan mudah dihasilkan, hanya memerlukan dron sedia ada, sedikit bahan letupan dan wayar lutsinar yang mudah didapati di pasaran.