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Israel’s military and tech industry race to counter Hezbollah’s latest threat
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 28, 2026
· 5 min read
By Jeremy Diamond, CNN
Tel Aviv (CNN) — The small drones cruise – undetected – over the skies of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, searching for targets.
Footage recorded by the explosive-laden devices shows them, one after another, finding and striking their targets: the weak spot on an ...
Key takeaway At least 12 Israeli soldiers have been killed by Hezbollah’s drones since the conflict reignited in March – one third of Israeli fatalities in Lebanon – and the military is scrambling to find ways to counter the threat.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own experience with border security and surveillance technology makes the challenge of detecting and countering small, stealthy drones particularly relevant. The city's proximity to the international border and its history of innovation in defense and tech industries mean that local companies and researchers may have a role to play in developing effective countermeasures. As the Israel Defense Forces reaches out to private companies for solutions, El Paso's own tech industry may be able to contribute to the development of new detection and defense systems. The city's Fort Bliss military base and its research partnerships with local universities also position El Paso as a potential hub for testing and implementing new technologies to counter the drone threat.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? By Jeremy Diamond, CNN
Tel Aviv (CNN) — The small drones cruise – undetected – over the skies of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, searching for targets.
Footage recorded by the explosive-laden devices shows them, one after another, finding and striking their targets: the weak spot on an ...
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