Israel misotrusts in egipt's new drone system jabbar 150

Israel's security forces have raised concerns over Egypt's new unmanned drone system, Jabbar 150, which was unveiled publicly nearly six months ago but has seen increased scrutiny lately.

Egyptian drone stirs tensions with israel

The worry doesn't stem from the system's Egyptian origin, but rather from its operational capabilities and potential for attack. Israeli media and Egyptian descriptions present alarming specifications for Israel's security:

The Jabbar 150 can fly up to 1,500 kilometers, carry a payload of about 50 kilograms, and is propelled by a piston or reaction engine. It can reach speeds of 200 km/h and stay airborne for almost 10 hours. Equipped with real-time location systems and onboard cameras in some variants, the drone can correct its course and identify targets in flight without relying solely on satellite navigation.

Egypt has already announced that the Jabbar 150 is just the first model in a family that will include the Jabbar 200 and Jabbar 250.

While official authorities have not commented on these reports, retired Egyptian General Samir Farag defended Egypt's right to develop its military to safeguard national security. Ahmed Fouad Anwar, a member of Egypt's Foreign Affairs Council, attributed Israel's discomfort to Egypt's steady military growth under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's leadership.