IDF doubted the cheap weapon - then came the elimination of Sinwar: "Changes the rules of the game"

The IDF has adopted drones as a central tool on the battlefield, learning from past mistakes. Drones are used for intelligence gathering, strikes, and scans before troop entry, changing the nature of fighting in Gaza, Lebanon, and on the Syrian border. The IDF reports improved defense capabilities against enemy takeover of the tools.

The IDF has moved from doubting the cheap weapon to widespread adoption of drones as a central tool on the battlefield, learning from past mistakes. Drones are now used for intelligence gathering, strikes, and scans before troop entry, changing the nature of fighting in Gaza, Lebanon, and on the Syrian border. The IDF reports significant improvement in defense capabilities against enemy implantation and takeover of the tools, using the 'Hoter' technique for area scanning before troop entry. The article describes an incident on the Syrian border where drones identified an attempt to plant an explosive device, and notes that today every force in the field has a drone command center and a drone in the air. Drone operators are fighters who have undergone specialized training, with the ability to improve over time.