killdozers, automatic versions;

• Israel deploys unmanned bulldozers, known as RobDozers, to level areas in Gaza, reducing risk to soldiers.
• The Robdozer, developed by Israel aerospace industries (iai), can operate autonomously, raising ethical concerns.
• Israel has used the Robdozer to clear rubble and destroy structures in Gaza, expanding its control over the territory.

Israel’s unmanned bulldozers: a new era of warfare in Gaza

If you thought unmanned aerial vehicles were going to change the face of the modern battlefield, wait till you hear what Israel is doing with giant unmanned robot bulldozers in Gaza! The Israeli military has increasingly opted to deploy an unmanned version of Caterpillar’s D9 bulldozer, known as the RobDozer, to a number of battlefields. This remotely operated system allows the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to flatten areas without risking additional troops, marking a significant shift in the way wars are fought.

Since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict on October 7, 2023, Israel has ramped up its use of the RobDozer in Gaza and Lebanon. According to The Times of Israel, the unmanned D9, or RobDozer, has been a crucial tool in the IDF’s operations. One source told AFP that Israel has used “robotic tools for over a decade, but in very small numbers. Now it is being used.............more.........