Despite intercepting 98% of hostile drones since the war began, one slipped through IAF defenses and hit Ramon Airport, sparking an urgent inquiry.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has launched an initial inquiry after a Houthi UAV struck Ramon Airport on Sunday — a rare breach in Israel’s otherwise ironclad aerial defenses.
According to the probe, the UAV was detected by IAF systems but was not classified as hostile, meaning the alert and interception protocols were never activated. Officials stressed there was no technical malfunction in detection systems, suggesting the incident stemmed from a classification error rather than operational failure.
At the very same time, IAF fighters successfully intercepted three other UAVs near the Egyptian border, underscoring the complexity of defending Israeli skies against a wave of persistent drone threats.
The downed UAV was described as standard in design and capability, no different from drones previously neutralized, and did not introduce a new technological threat.
Since the October 7 war began, the Houthis have launched around 150 UAVs toward Israel, with the IAF boasting a staggering 98% interception success rate.
Still, the Ramon breach serves as a stark reminder: even the most advanced air defense systems face moments of vulnerability in the relentless drone war.
