Unveiling the Strategic Significance of Gaza's Underground Network
As Israeli ground forces enter Gaza to eliminate Hamas militants, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) may rely on drones to navigate and attack the labyrinthine tunnel network beneath Gaza. Drone developers are using Simultaneous Location and Mapping (SLAM) technology to autonomously map and explore underground spaces without the need for GPS or human operators. Companies like Exyn AI and Shield AI have developed drones capable of intelligently mapping and searching multi-story buildings and underground complexes. Israel's Legion-X system, made by Elbit Systems, incorporates a swarm of drones and robots to explore and engage targets in confined spaces. While the effectiveness of these systems in subterranean warfare remains to be seen, using drones could potentially reduce the risk to human soldiers.