Israeli Expert Training Sudan’s RSF in Drone and Air Defense

Field sources report that an Israeli military expert, identified as Meir Cohen, is currently working with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nyala, South Darfur. The report, published on Wednesday, cites unnamed sources detailing Cohen’s involvement.

According to the sources, Cohen has been assigned technical and military responsibilities, including training RSF personnel in drone operations, enhancing air defense systems, and overseeing the construction of ground fortifications.

Cohen’s reported duties also involve establishing and maintaining communications infrastructure, electronic jamming equipment, navigation systems, and air traffic control capabilities. These efforts are said to be part of a broader initiative to strengthen the RSF’s aerial and electronic warfare capabilities.

The sources indicate that Cohen previously lived in Ethiopia, where he worked within the country’s air defense apparatus, specializing in modern air defense systems, communications technology, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Cohen reportedly arrived in Nyala in May 2026 and held meetings with senior RSF commanders to coordinate technical training and military development activities. His work has focused on expanding the RSF’s use of drones, improving intelligence capabilities, and strengthening defensive infrastructure.

The report also mentions that Cohen uses prosthetic limbs after losing a foot during a war in Lebanon. All claims about his presence in Sudan, previous employment, and military activities are attributed to unnamed field sources, with no independent confirmation provided.