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Aeronautics, the Israeli drone manufacturer, is offering the option to operate its Orbiter 3 UAS from navy ships. The Orbiter 3 has a wingspan of 4.2 meters, a max takeoff weight of 28 kgs, and an endurance of 7 hours. It carries a 5.5 kg payload. In ground operations, it is launched with a catapult and recovered by a combination of parachute and airbag. On ships, a special net is used to catch it at the end of the mission.

Israeli experts explore development of dedicated UAV carriers

  Aircraft carriers have proved their effectiveness in many navies. The same happened with helicopter carriers. These floating air bases have a task in every major military conflict that erupts where nature put seas and oceans. In recent years, navies have come up with an increasing number of operational demands to have UAVs on their …

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The Israel defence forces (IDF) have exposed the largest tunnel under Gaza , part of what is refereed to as "Metro City". The tunnel was built by the Hamas terror organization.

IDF uncovers largest tunnel under Gaza in “Metro City” network

  The tunnel reaches as deep as 50 meters underground, is over four kilometers long, and is at points wide enough for a large vehicle to drive through. EXPOSED: The biggest Hamas terrorist tunnel discovered. This massive tunnel system branches out and spans well over four kilometers (2.5 miles). Its entrance is located only 400 …

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Germany to equip Heron TP drones with weapon systems

Germany to equip Heron TP drones with weapon systems

  After a long debate, the German parliament approved equipping the UAVs with dedicated weapon systems. Initially, the deal was meant to allow the long-endurance UAVs to support German forces overseas. But the war in Ukraine prompted Germany to reconsider its defence needs. The Germans signed a deal to acquire the Israeli-made Arrow 3 air …

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