ISRAEL DEFENSE MAGAZINE -- An advanced laser-equipped drone may offer Israel a precise, low-cost tool for real-time threat neutralization
The campaign in Gaza is entering a long and complex phase in which Israel must combine military resolve with conceptual and technological renewal. The “20-Point Plan” formulated by the Trump administration, which included broad international agreement in principle on demilitarizing the Gaza Strip – has remained only on paper.
Hamas, contrary to its commitments, continues to stockpile weapons, rebuild tunnels, and plan attacks against Israeli civilians. In this reality, Israel cannot rely on deterrence alone; it must develop new operational systems that preserve its qualitative edge.
THE NEXT PHASE: TECHNOLOGICAL SUPERIORITY IN THE URBAN ARENA
The central challenge in confronting Hamas is fighting in densely populated terrain with a large civilian population. Developing an advanced airborne laser system capable of neutralizing individuals from high altitude could become a true “game changer” on the battlefield.