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Israel Gets 50 M Shekel Radar Deal, Crushes Hezbollah Drone Base

7/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Residents of Israel’s frontier communities filed a High Court petition for 50 million shekels to buy radar and counter-drone gear.
Analysts say domestic counter-drone production cuts reliance on U.S. weapons as Hezbollah expands FPV drone attacks.
The army signed a $7 million deal with Magos Systems for radars that detect drones up to 300 meters.
Israeli forces demolished a Hezbollah underground “drone fortress” near Majdal Zoun, finding tunnels, command rooms and Iranian-made drones.

History

Historical Context

In July 2006 the Lebanon War began after Hezbollah’s cross-border raid provoked an Israeli air and ground offensive. Hezbollah fired about 4,000 rockets and used improvised drones, leading the IDF to seek $1.5 billion for counter-UAV systems. Israeli frontier towns now demand a 50-million-shekel order for Magos Systems’ $7 million radar kit, reviving the 2006 drive for home-grown drone defence.

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Story summary

Residents of Israel’s frontier communities filed a High Court petition for 50 million shekels to buy radar and counter-drone gear.
Analysts say domestic counter-drone production cuts reliance on U.S. weapons as Hezbollah expands FPV drone attacks.
The army signed a $7 million deal with Magos Systems for radars that detect drones up to 300 meters.
Israeli forces demolished a Hezbollah underground “drone fortress” near Majdal Zoun, finding tunnels, command rooms and Iranian-made drones.

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