This is pretty cool - it's like a drone on the ground! haha The IDF has developed a defense system situated on the Gaza border with Israel that utilizes cameras and machine guns in trying to halt any jihadist border attacks. And although the IDF says this doesn't replace troops on the ground, it certainly takes some risk out of some volatile areas. From the article:
I predict the first report out of Gaza of one of these systems killing a civilian in about a week after they are operational - the palis will most likely claim that one of these evil zionist machines has cut down some children - unlike the Hamas fighters who strap suicide belts on kids and send them walking through mine fields.
But bottom line is that Israel needs to continually upgrade their defenses. The Gaza border will certainly see its share of activity over the next six months.
Here's the full story from YNET.
The systems, which are equipped with a camera and a machine gun, enable soldiers to watch any activity that takes place near the fence and if necessary to fire at the push of a button. The new system will soon be officially declared "operational."
I predict the first report out of Gaza of one of these systems killing a civilian in about a week after they are operational - the palis will most likely claim that one of these evil zionist machines has cut down some children - unlike the Hamas fighters who strap suicide belts on kids and send them walking through mine fields.
But bottom line is that Israel needs to continually upgrade their defenses. The Gaza border will certainly see its share of activity over the next six months.
Here's the full story from YNET.
IDF deploys new anti-terror system around Gaza
In recent months, the IDF Southern Command has integrated the system into its operational routine and instructed IDF field intelligence troops on using it. The system was developed by the Israel Armament Development Authority.
'System not supposed to replace soldiers'
At this time, one system has been deployed north of the Gaza Strip. Additional systems will be deployed along the fence in the near future.
"The system is not supposed to replace soldiers on the ground, and it won't replace the need to charge at terrorists when necessary," an IDF official said.
"We will be able to distinguish between terrorists and innocent civilians," another military official said. "We won't fire needlessly, yet at the same time we are responsible for protecting IDF soldiers."
"Beyond this, through the system we will be able to upgrade our abilities to identify the enemy and thwart attacks in a more effective manner," he said.
Ever since IDF troops left the Gaza Strip, soldiers were able to thwart hundreds of attempts to breach the border fence and carry out attacks. However, IDF officials stress that terror groups are still highly motivated to carry out attacks, prompting the army to constantly improve its defenses.
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