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Unmanned Systems
Reconnaissance, surveillance and armed unmanned aircraft, including loitering munitions.
6 entries catalogued
IAI HeronUnmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerIsrael2003 — present
IAI SearcherReconnaissance UAVIsrael2002 — present
IAI HaropLoitering munitionIsrael2009 — present
MQ-9B SkyGuardianUnmanned combat aerial vehicleUnited States2007 — present
Elbit Hermes 900Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerIsrael2021 — present
DRDO NishantMilitary UAV—2011 — retired
| Platform | Role | Origin | In service | Qty | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAI Heron | Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aer | IsraelImported | 2003 — present | — | Active |
| IAI Searcher | Reconnaissance UAV | IsraelImported | 2002 — present | — | Active |
| IAI Harop | Loitering munition | IsraelImported | 2009 — present | — | Active |
| MQ-9B SkyGuardian | Unmanned combat aerial vehicle | United StatesImported | 2007 — present | — | Inducting |
| Elbit Hermes 900 | Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aer | IsraelImported | 2021 — present | — | Active |
| DRDO Nishant | Military UAV | —Indigenous | 2011 — retired | — | Reserve |