What are fibre-optic drones, and how do they work? Hezbollah deploys cable-guided attack drones to evade Israeli air defences
Published on: May 1, 2026, 12:43 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
What are fibre-optic drones, and how do they work? Fibre-optic drones are cable-guided attack drones used by Hezbollah against Israeli troops. The drones bypass electronic jamming, fly low, and strike targets using optical cables and cameras. The technology mirrors battlefield tactics from Ukraine and signals a change in drone warfare and military defence planning.
