Heron

Germany’s Heron TP Drone Takes Maiden Flight

The German Air Force’s new Heron TP remotely-piloted aircraft has taken its maiden flight in Germany, bringing it a step closer to finally achieving full operational capability.

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Israeli Combat Drones Now Equipped With ‘Silent Bombs’: Report

Israel has reportedly integrated a “smokeless” and “silent” gravity bomb into its combat drones to make them more lethal on the battlefield.

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Israel Seeking Longer-Range, Stealthy Armed Drones

The Israeli government is asking local defense manufacturers to develop longer-range, more stealthy armed drones for use against Iran.

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Czech Republic to Purchase Three Heron Drones From Israel

The Czech Republic will begin negotiations with Israel to purchase three Heron drones including ground control stations, data terminals, and shipping containers.

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Germany to Get Weaponized Drones for the First Time

Germany will get weaponized drones for the first time after years of debate as the EU giant moves to ramp up its defense capabilities.

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India Likely to Sign $670 Million Heron Drone Upgrade Contract: Report 

Indian representatives have reportedly wrapped up price negotiations for a contract to upgrade and arm the country’s fleet of Heron drones.

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Israel Signs $200M Drone Contract With Undisclosed Asian Country

Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a $200 million contract with an undisclosed Asian country to provide unmanned aerial vehicles, including its Heron and updated MK II drones.

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India to Receive Israeli Heron Drones for China Border Deployment

India is set to take delivery of four advanced Heron surveillance drones from Israel for deployment along its border with China.

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German Coalition Partner Says No to Army’s Request for Armed Drones

One of Germany's ruling coalition partners has refused to support the armed forces request to arm the five Israeli drones the country will receive in the next few months.

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Israel’s German Heron TP UAV Completes First Test Flight

Germany and Israel signed an agreement in 2018 for the lease of a number of UAVs as well as the maintenance and training services.

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