Israeli media: We lost many of our drones in Iran

Yedioth Ahronoth reported today (Sunday), citing sources within Israel’s security apparatus, that the damage to drones downed in Iran is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

These sources admitted that the Israeli army lost a significant number of its advanced drones inside Iranian territory, indicating a severe blow to Israel’s drone units.

In a separate report, Yedioth revealed that the “Hetz” (Arrow) missile defense system, which is responsible for intercepting Iranian ballistic missiles, was pushed to the brink of depletion during the recent clashes and now requires urgent funding to remain operational.

According to Yedioth Ahronoth, the Islamic Republic of Iran has not only demonstrated effective performance in downing Israeli drones during the conflict, but has also advanced its missile programs to a new phase.

In response to these developments, senior Israeli military officials have reportedly entered negotiations with major Israeli weapons manufacturers — including Elbit Systems, Rafael, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) — to prioritize the rapid production of depleted munitions and enhance the army’s readiness for any future scenarios.