Israel’s Army Heads towards Centralized Procurement with Chinese-Made Multicopter Drones Despite US Ban

The IDF Army Headquarters Procurement Directorate has recently placed orders for thousands of multicopter drones from two Chinese manufacturers, DJI and Autel Robotics, according to reports from Globes and the Mako website. These drones have become increasingly popular in military conflicts due to their affordability and effectiveness in gathering intelligence and conducting reconnaissance.

While previously, the drones used by the IDF were provided as gifts by volunteers and organizations, this marks a shift to centralized procurement. It is worth noting that the United States has banned its security forces from using DJI equipment due to information security and cybersecurity concerns. However, the IDF press office stated that the drones being purchased are selected based on the tasks they need to perform, and undergo necessary checks and modifications.

It is also worth mentioning that some of the content links provided seem to be unrelated to the topic of drones and procurement by the IDF. Nevertheless, it is clear that these Chinese-made drones play a crucial role in military conflicts, as demonstrated by their recent purchase by both Israel and Ukraine.