Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi, chairman of the Bitchonistim movement, said the growing use of explosive fiber-optic drones represents a significant battlefield challenge, but argued that the threat can be mitigated through a combination of military, intelligence, and technological measures.

Speaking to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, Avivi said the rapid development of drone warfare has been demonstrated in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “Ukraine has produced more than eight million drones in the past year.”

“We have seen how explosive drones are capable of causing strategic damage, sinking almost the entire Russian fleet and damaging strategic aircraft and many soldiers. The Russians are also using these capabilities, and this is a significant change on the battlefield,” he said.