Why Trophy Radars are Missing Slow Drones

Witness the evolving drone war in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah's fiber-optic FPVs challenge Israel's Trophy APS. This May 2026 analysis breaks down how low-velocity, "unjammable" drones are exploiting the radar gaps of the Merkava tank's active protection. As the IDF implements software updates and "cope cages," the Trophy system faces a critical test against asymmetric innovation.

Expert Insight
The "Infantry Dilemma" is real: To stop these drones, soldiers must exit the tank to use manual sights or shotguns, but doing so leaves them exposed to Hezbollah snipers—a tactical paradox that Hezbollah is exploiting with devastating effect.

Credits
Thanks to the FDD, Al Mayadeen, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for the technical reports and field data on the 2026 Trophy APS performance.

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