Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Defense Forces to use Israeli robot spy planes

"TWO Israeli-made robot spy planes are to be used by the Defence Forces for surveillance missions after the country won a tender competition to supply the hi-tech aircraft.

In a move that could prove politically controversial, Ireland has selected Israel as its supplier of the advanced pilotless drones.

Israel is seen as a key player in the sector as it uses Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) extensively for surveillance and targeted assassination of militants, and it used them recently in the heavy fighting in Lebanon against Hezbollah. "

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