With the conclusion of the war in Gaza and Lebanon and the stabilization of forces along the defensive lines near these regions, it is reasonable to assume that the enemy will continue to prepare and operate in anticipation of future military actions. A significant part of this preparation involves the use of drones for various purposes, primarily intelligence gathering.

Understanding what the enemy can achieve with drones and implementing an effective response is crucial for maintaining security and preventing future escalations.

What the Enemy Can Achieve with Drones

The enemy is likely to increase its use of drones to enhance intelligence-gathering capabilities. They can monitor IDF troop movements, identify defensive positions, and observe military activities within Israeli territories and the Gaza Strip/Lebanon regions. This intelligence allows them to plan future operations with greater precision.

Moreover, drones serve as tools for psychological warfare. The persistent presence of drones can instill a feeling of constant surveillance among troops, creating a sense of being watched that can erode morale and reduce confidence in operational security.

By collecting detailed intelligence, the enemy can better prepare for future offensive actions. They can devise strategies that exploit perceived weaknesses and allocate resources more effectively, thereby enhancing their operational effectiveness in any future conflicts.

 The Needed Response

While these drones will enable the enemy to plan future operations more precisely, they do not pose a direct threat to human life during intelligence collection, making a lethal military response inappropriate.

Given the non-lethal nature of drones used for intelligence gathering, Israeli forces must equip themselves with advanced systems capable of detecting, neutralizing, and disrupting drones in a “soft” manner. This approach will prevent the enemy from gathering intelligence on border areas and IDF activities, thereby undermining their ability to prepare for future offensive moves.

Reducing the psychological impact on troops is another vital aspect of the response. Boosting troop confidence can be achieved by making countermeasures visible, allowing soldiers to see active defenses in place, which can alleviate anxiety. Providing regular updates on counter-drone measures enhances trust in security protocols and reassures personnel that measures are being taken to protect them.

Strategic Preparedness: The Israeli Response

Existing systems already allow for the detection and disruption of threats deep within enemy territory, far from Israeli forces. Given the limitations of direct military responses to drones used for ISR, the IDF must continue to develop and implement specialized systems, such as:

• Electronic Jamming Systems – To prevent remote control of drones.
• Autonomous Detection Technologies – To quickly identify drones and provide immediate neutralization responses.
• Precise interception systems – To neutralize drones softly and without causing environmental damage, with the capability to distinguish between friendly and enemy drones, given the IDF’s use of drones in various operations.

Conclusion: Transitioning to Electronic and Technological Warfare

As ceasefire agreements take effect, the challenge posed by drones will require a focused technological approach to disrupt enemy activities without escalating military tensions.
This strategy will enable the IDF to secure Israel’s borders, prevent the enemy from gathering intelligence or preparing future attacks, and maintain regional stability while avoiding further escalation.

Skylock will continue to support the IDF by integrating systems across various scenarios—tactical solutions, fixed systems for bases, mobile systems for vehicles, and multi-layered solutions.
These systems can help detect, identify, and neutralize enemy drones at significant distances from deployed forces or defensive lines. Even after ceasefire agreements, these systems will ensure “control of the skies,” preventing the enemy from continuing “soft warfare” that aids in preparing future offensives.