Israel is considering stepping up cooperation with Ukraine in countering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) amid the growing threat posed by FPV drones actively used by the Lebanese group Hezbollah, according to Israeli media reports, citing experts and officials.

In recent weeks, Hezbollah has significantly increased its use of small FPV kamikaze drones to attack Israeli forces in the southern Lebanese border area. The main problem for the Israeli army is the drones, which are controlled via fiber-optic cables, making them invulnerable to electronic warfare. Furthermore, their small size and low altitude make them difficult for air defense systems to detect. On May 11, an Israeli soldier was killed in such an attack.

Experts note that the tactics of using FPV drones have been largely honed and perfected during the fighting in Ukraine, where both sides use tens of thousands of such devices monthly.

Ukraine, with extensive experience in countering and using FPV drones, has repeatedly offered its assistance to Israel. Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniychuk stated that his country is ready to share the expertise it has accumulated over the years of conflict with Russia.

However, according to Korniychuk, the Israeli leadership has so far shown little interest in this experience. Previously, the main factor holding back cooperation was Israel's interests in Syria, where it needed to engage with Russia. After the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, this argument became less relevant. Despite this, official Jerusalem continued to avoid close military contacts with Kyiv, partly out of fear of damaging relations with Moscow, which continues to play a role in regional affairs.