The IDF clarified that the soldiers involved were not drone operators, and it is unclear how the three access to the squadron got without the correct authorization.
Three soldiers, including one officer at the Israel Air Force, were questioned on Tuesday by the Israeli police on suspicion of sabotaging from remote aircraft (RPAs).
According to military sources, there is no indications for external involvement and the individuals are not considered drone operators. Military Police has opened an investigation against the suspects and will bring them to a military court for a hearing of detention.
High officials in the IAF were shocked by the accusations presented to the researchers, because the unity was involved in operations in the Seven Front War of Israel.
The IAF quickly emphasized that these were not drone operators. Yet it is unclear how they have access the squadron without the correct authorization or what the procedures for checking and security were.
The IDF is investigating the incident
The IDF refused to comment on the motives of the soldiers, but an official military source stated that the case is currently being investigated.
Aircraft driven remotely. (Credit: IDF spokesperson for the spokesperson)
“An investigation was opened by the military police with regard to two soldiers and one career officer on suspicion of sabotaging various remote aircraft,” the IDF said in a statement.
“The IDF takes such incidents very seriously and there is no influence on the operational readiness of the RPA unit.”
