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Israel's Air Force Chief Warns of Future Conflict Challenges

12/2/2025

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Retired Israeli Air Force chief Amir Eshel warned future conflicts will be more challenging than the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Speaking at the DefenseTech Summit, he urged rapid technological adaptation to counter AI-driven drones and directed-energy weapons.
Eshel said Israel currently lacks effective defenses and must maintain its military edge amid rising competition, citing a potential sale of advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.

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Retired Israeli Air Force chief Amir Eshel warned future conflicts will be more challenging than the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Speaking at the DefenseTech Summit, he urged rapid technological adaptation to counter AI-driven drones and directed-energy weapons.
Eshel said Israel currently lacks effective defenses and must maintain its military edge amid rising competition, citing a potential sale of advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.