Hezbollah adopts new weapon: Fibre-optic drones, used widely in war in Ukraine
Hezbollah has reportedly begun using fibre-optic drones in its operations, a technology previously observed extensively in the war in Ukraine. These drones transmit video and data via fibre-optic cables, offering advantages in electronic warfare environments. The adoption highlights a shift toward more sophisticated, low-detection aerial surveillance tools in regional conflicts.
- ▪Hezbollah is now deploying fibre-optic drones for surveillance and combat operations.
- ▪Fibre-optic drones use thin cables to transmit data, making them resistant to electronic jamming.
- ▪This technology has been used effectively in the war in Ukraine by various forces.
- ▪The drones allow real-time video feed without relying on radio signals.
- ▪Their use suggests an evolution in non-state armed groups' access to advanced military tech.
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