Wednesday, April 13, 2016

The Israeli Military Wants A Fleet Of Suicide Drones



Haaretz: IDF Interested in Buying Suicide Drones, Israel Aerospace Industries Exec Says

The executive says such drones, which carry grenades, have been sold to foreign armies but would not specify which.

The Israel Defense Forces is interested in purchasing suicide drones, an Israel Aerospace Industry executive has said.

The aircraft in question, developed by IAI, is a drone capable of carrying grenades or a camera that can be used by army units at the tactical level. The cost of the IAI product, which has been named Rotem, a Hebrew acronym for “attack and suicide drone,” can run tens of thousands of dollars. A military source has confirmed the IDF is interested in purchasing such aircraft but noted that no such acquisition is currently planned.

The IAI executive said such drones have been sold to foreign armies but would not specify which.

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WNU Editor: A prediction .... these "suicide drones" will become a standard for most armies within a decade (if not sooner).

More News On The Israeli Military Wanting A Fleet Of Suicide Drones

IDF said to look at buying Israeli small attack drones -- Times of Israel
IDF Looking to Buy Fleet of Suicide Drones -- Breaking Israeli News
Israel to Arm Soldiers With Miniature Grenade Carrying ‘Suicide Drones’ -- Sputnik
VIDEO: Israel looks to arm soldiers with cheap 'suicide drones' -- Middle East Eye

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