Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities, boosting drone production: Reuters

Hezbollah is intensifying efforts to rebuild its military capabilities and repair its command and control systems, which were damaged during recent clashes with Israeli forces, while also acquiring explosives and increasing drone production, according to Lebanese security sources cited by Reuters.

The sources said the group has used the lull in fighting to reorganize and recover some of its strength after suffering significant losses among its leaders, fighters, and weapons stockpiles. However, Hezbollah has not yet fully replenished its reserves or forces.

To enhance its offensive capabilities, Hezbollah has recently focused on purchasing explosives and manufacturing drones, particularly explosive-laden drones that can be used to target Israeli military positions. The sources added that Iran has provided funding to support Hezbollah’s military rebuilding, rearmament, and to offset some of its losses.

Hezbollah’s efforts to rebuild face challenges, especially in restoring its command and control systems, which were damaged in major battles with Israeli forces, particularly in areas of southern Lebanon that saw intense fighting. The group is working to address gaps in its organizational and military structure to improve coordination between its units and regain its ability to manage field operations.

These moves come amid ongoing tensions along the Lebanese border and the continued risk of escalation in the broader regional conflict. According to the sources, Hezbollah’s efforts to restore its stockpiles and prepare its forces are still facing obstacles.

For its part, Hezbollah’s media office rejected what it described as claims of a collapse in its command and control system, asserting that the continued Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory gives the group, in its view, the right to confront Israeli forces.