Tel Aviv, June 23 -- Israel is leveraging advanced electronic warfare to intercept Iranian drones, the Israel Defence Forces disclosed on Monday.

Soldiers from the Spectrum Warfare 5114th Battalion, operating under the J6 and Cyber Defence Directorate, have thwarted dozens of attempted infiltrations by hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in recent days.

"The UAVs arrive from Iranian territory, and we help intercept them on an ongoing basis," said Lt. Col. B, commander of the 5114th Battalion. "Every UAV we manage to stop helps protect our civilians and strategic assets."

Using real-time detection and disruption technology, the unit forms a key layer in Israel's aerial defence system. The IDF emphasised its continued use of spectrum...