DefenceTalkElbit Systems introduces a unique life saving capability to its Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Integrating detection and identification capabilities, onboard inflated life-rafts, and precision dispatch capability, enables the UAS to perform long-range maritime Search and Rescue (SaR) missions. Such a configured Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol UAS was recently delivered to an […]https://www.defencetalk.com/elbit-introduces-a-uas-based-long-range-maritime-rescue-capability-75482/

DefenceTalkElbit Systems has been awarded a $200 million contract from the Swiss Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (“DDPS”), for the supply of Hermes 900 HFE (Heavy Fuel Engine) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and an advanced ground segment for command, control and communications. The contract, to be performed over a four-year period, follows […]https://www.defencetalk.com/elbit-to-supply-hermes-900-hfe-uavs-to-switzerland-65925/

DefenceTalkElbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a contract by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) for the supply of a Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The Hermes 900, which will be equipped with a new and advanced intelligence gathering system considered as a breakthrough operational solution, will be operated by FAB in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/elbit-systems-contract-brazil-hermes-900-uas-59146/

DefenceTalkThe Hermes 900 UAV, manufactured by the Israeli company Elbit Systems, received its official Hebrew name in the Israel Air Force (IAF): “Kochav” (star in Hebrew). The Kochav UAV strengthens the UAV arm of the IAF and is designed for HALE (High Altitude Long Endurance) reconnaissance missions The UAV arm of the IAF continues to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-air-force-christens-hermes-900-uav-59088/