Military says UAVs conducted over 2,000 flight hours during 3-day battle against PIJ earlier this month; airbase commander says Strip 'covered' in drones, collecting intel 24/7

Drone manufacturers have been barred for years from advertising their attack capabilities due to censorship rules; those have now been lifted, but not the ban on hawking the UAVs

Military censor says 'no impediment' in publishing Israel's attack UAV capabilities; Hermes 450 used in Tuesday strike on Hamas post

Multiyear Momentum Plan is designed to create a deadlier, more integrated military, though lack of government makes money an issue

Army chief intends to spend large sums to outfit troops with better gear and improve air defenses to deal a powerful blow to Israel's enemies before they can hit back

Contract with unnamed state offers multi-layered UAV system, including over 1,000 miniature reconnaissance vehicles