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Elbit's USV can deploy Robots Anywhere in the World
Incorporated as one of the payloads that can be deployed on Elbit's Seagull USV, the VideoRay Pro 4 Military ROV systems have the ability to autonomously search, detect, and identify marked or unmarked targets

Ami Rojkes Dombe | 1/01/2017

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Technical teams from Elbit Systems and VideoRay LLC worked together to complete successful tests of a VideoRay Pro 4 vehicle over a satellite link. While the remote operation of VideoRay has been accomplished in multiple locations over the last several years, this was the first implementation of this kind over satellite. VideoRay systems have been incorporated as one of the several payloads that can be deployed on Elbit's Seagull USV.

Elbit Systems' USV Seagull's MCM (Mine Counter Measure) capability facilitates end-to-end mine hunting operations including detection, classification, localization, identification and neutralization of bottom moored and drifting sea mines while taking the sailor out of the mine field.

According to VideoRay, their robot can dive to 300 meters and work in currents up to 4 knots. The VideoRay Pro 4 ROV system is capable of providing operators with a sonar image to assist in locating the explosive, along with a high-resolution, real-time visual image of the device from which EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) experts can begin the process of defusing the explosive or blow it in place.

The combination of these two technologies will allow a VideoRay Pro 4 to be deployed anywhere in the world, controlled from a land site anywhere else in the world.

http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/28080

 

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its not drone

 

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Flying ambulance drone heading for take off
Israeli-made Cormorant could be used to rescue people in dangerous situations, or ferry troops in combat
BY STUART WINER January 4, 2017, 12:59 am

A revolutionary drone aircraft, big enough to carry people, could be whizzing through the skies within a few years, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

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Manufacturers of the Cormorant, formerly known as the AirMule, hope to see what has been dubbed a “flying car” on the aviation market by 2020.

The UAV has been in development for 15 years by Yavneh-based Urban Aeronautics, who envision it being used as an air ambulance for tricky rescue missions in tight urban environments or for moving troops around the battlefield.

Weighing in at 1.5 tons, the drone can carry a payload of up to 500 kg (1,100 pounds), uses internal rotors to keep itself aloft and can zoom along at 185 kilometers an hour (115 miles per hour). It can be remotely piloted or set to fly autonomously.

A first solo flight was made in November and, despite some minor glitches, the company considered the sortie a success. It is now aiming to see the Cormorant meet safety and other standards of the US Federal Aviation Administration, an achievement that would open up global markets for the vehicle.

Speaking to Reuters, Urban Aeronautics founder and CEO Rafi Yoeli said, “Just imagine a dirty bomb in a city and chemical substances of something else and this vehicle can come in robotically, remotely piloted, come into a street and decontaminate an area.”

The company claims the stocky, box-like flying machine has an advantage over helicopters: its internal blades make it safer to fly between buildings and beneath power lines.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/flying-ambulance-drone-heading-for-take-off/

 

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IAI searcher drone of SLAF. They were very useful during the war alongside Kfirs

 

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Aeronautics wins Romanian UAV contest
Romania has selected the Aeronautics Defense Systems Orbiter 4 unmanned air vehicle to meet its army's requirements.

The Orbiter 4 had been in a competition with two other Israeli designs: the BlueBird ThunderB and Israel Aerospace Industries' BirdEye 650D. Both defeated bidders are trying to overturn the selection, claiming that their systems are better suited to the requirements presented in Romania's official tender.

However, Aeronautics deputy chief executive Dany Eshchar says the Orbiter 4 meets all the operational requirements of the Romanian army. "It is a top of the line system, and any attempt to reverse the selection is out of any context," he says, adding: "the same system has been selected by two other foreign clients."

The company says the Orbiter 4 has an endurance of more than 24h, and can be equipped with two different payloads that can be operated simultaneously. The UAV has a maximum take-off weight of 50kg (110b) and an operating ceiling of 18,000ft, with line-of-sight operations possible up to a range of 135nm (250km).

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/aeronautics-wins-romanian-uav-contest-433122/

 

[DavidSling]

IAI INTRODUCES THE HERON TP-XP UAV AT THE FORTHCOMING AERO INDIA SHOW
Feb 9, 2017

IAI will introduce the Long-Range Long-Endurance (MALE) Heron TP-XP at the forthcoming Aero India show in Bangalore, India. The Heron TP-XP is a special export version of the Heron TP, which has been in service with the Israel Air Force since 2010. The Heron TP-XP constitutes a multitasking, multi-payload strategic air superiority aircraft, integrating the most advanced of IAI technologies.

The Heron TP-XP is the latest member of the Heron family, a significant advantage to Heron clients worldwide, and operates within the same operational concepts, which are based on the knowledge and experience accumulated in IAI for over 40 years, with 1,500,000 cumulative UAV flight hours and over than 50 operational clients.

The Heron TP-XP is characterized by safety and reliability standards which are among the highest in the world, and is capable of operating in extreme weather conditions. This UAV also meets accepted world standards and complies with STANAG 4671.

Shaul Shahar, IAI VP and General Manager of the Military Aircraft Division, said: "We are proud to introduce the latest IAI development in the UAV field in India, which is an IAI strategic customer. The Heron TP-XP allows air supremacy at a different level than currently exists in India, with an emphasis on double flight speed, high altitude and enhanced payload capability. This system is the latest derivative of the Heron TP, considered to be one of the world's leading UAVs. The possibility of offering the Heron TP-XP opens up additional opportunities by allowing us to expand the range of solutions we can offer to our clients."

IAI has many years of experience in the UAV field in India, in full partnership with local defence industries. The company is constantly promoting local production and transfer of technologies, and is working hard to further strengthen and deepen the relationship in the future. Heron TP-XP is an important element for IAI in this ongoing cooperation.
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Heron TP-XP

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IAI reveals export version of Heron TP

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• 09 FEBRUARY, 2017
  
• SOURCE: FLIGHTGLOBAL.COM
  
• BY: ARIE EGOZI
  
• TEL AVIV

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed an export-specific version of its Heron TP medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned air vehicle, which will be displayed for the first time at this month's Aero India show in Bengaluru.

Adapted from the baseline Heron TP – which has been in Israeli air force service since 2010 and was also selected by the German air force – the XP model has been designed to comply with the restrictions imposed by the international missile technology control regime 2 (MTCR 2) agreement. One of the main changes has been to reduce its payload capacity from more than 1t to 450kg (991lb).

Israel Aerospace Industries

IAI says the new Heron TP-XP "constitutes a multi-mission, multi-payload strategic aircraft" capable of operating in extreme weather conditions. IAI has previously supplied the Indian armed forces with its earlier, smaller Heron 1 UAV, and New Delhi had shown interest in also obtaining the TP model.

The Israeli company says it hopes to "further strengthen and deepen" its relationship with Indian partners, under the auspices of New Delhi's "Make in India" procurement policy. "Heron TP-XP is an important element in this ongoing co-operation," it says.

An Israeli defence source tells FlightGlobal that the Heron TP's adaptation to meet the conditions of the MTCR 2 agreement is part of a trend that will result in the emergence of export versions of other of the nation's systems. "We will see more such adapted systems in the very near future," the source suggests.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/iai-reveals-export-version-of-heron-tp-434006/

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IDF Confirms Skylark 3 UAVs will be Rolled Out at Brigade Level
The IDF is preparing to deploy Elbit's Skylark 3 platform in the near future, a development that will significantly expand its operational capabilities

Ami Rojkes Dombe | 12/02/2017

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The Israel Defense Forces' Skylark tactical unmanned aerial vehicle unit is preparing to deploy Elbit's Skylark 3 platform in the near future, a development that will significantly expand its operational capabilities, a senior military source has told Jane's.

When it was first unveiled in February 2016, Elbit said the new UAV had been selected by a customer that it declined to identify.

The Skylark 3 will be used to serve brigade commanders, the source said, while the Skylark 1s that the IDF has been using for six years will be now be used just at the battalion level.

"The number of personnel operating the newer platform is larger and can create continuous coverage through shifts," the source said. "They can sit at the brigade headquarters and provide an unlimited intelligence service for the brigade. Platforms will be in the air constantly."

The Skylark 3 is compatible with the ground-control stations used by the Skylark 1, he added, so it can share missions with the smaller UAV if necessary.

In summer, the Skylark 3 will for the first time take part in a range of IDF battalion, brigade, and division-level combat exercises, the source added.

Launched from a specialized towed launcher, the Skylark 3 weighs 50 kg and lands using a parachute and airbag, turning over before it lands to protect its payload.

Its endurance of seven hours and range of 30-40 km are significantly longer than the Skylark 1's 2.5 hours and 15 km. The resulting expansion in area coverage means a UAV can be transferred from one brigade sector to another during a single flight. "Our ability to investigate ground activities will be enhanced," the source said.

The source added that the imagery that comes from the Skylark 3's payload is "very clear" and represents a leap forward in the quality of visual intelligence quality.

http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/28526

 

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Aeronautics producing 'hundreds' of armed Orbiter 1Ks

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• 03 MARCH, 2017
  
• SOURCE: FLIGHTGLOBAL.COM
  
• BY: ARIE EGOZI
  
• TEL AVIV

Israel's Aeronautics Defense Systems has secured substantial orders for its armed Orbiter 1K unmanned air system, according to deputy chief executive Dany Eshchar.

Eshchar declines to identify confirmed customers for the type, but says orders received so far are for “hundreds” of systems. The first examples will be supplied to foreign customers in the coming months, he adds.

Aeronautics’ first loitering weapon system, the Orbiter 1K is based on the structure and properties of its Orbiter 2 UAS. The company says the armed version is launched from a catapult and can fly for 2-3h, also carrying an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) camera.

The system is controlled from a personal ground control station, and can navigate to its intended target either by using its EO/IR sensor or via pre-loaded waypoints.

The Orbiter 1K can be deployed using a “shoot and forget” mode, but if its planned target – either moving or stationary – is not detected, its ground operator can bring it back to perform a safe landing.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/a...roducing-hundreds-of-armed-orbiter-1k-434771/

 

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PROTECTOR ® USV is an unmanned integrated system capable of performing a variety of naval and security missions.

The PROTECTOR ® USV is based on a unique platform designed for high robustness and survivability. The design incorporates complete redundancy of sailing functions to provide a “never stranded at sea” policy.

The PROTECTOR ® USV core systems include a comprehensive, mature, Sensor Suite and Command & Control System, providing extensive situational awareness as well as elaborate mission planning and execution capabilities. The sensor suite includes a radar, an electro-optical director and an all-around 360º navigation camera. This suite provides day/night detection, identification and tracking of targets and obstacles. The system’s Command & Control provides real-time video and feedback from sea as well as elaborate remote control over USV maneuvering and mission module operation.

Protectors' modular design enables it to carry and control a variety of mission modules enabling it to perform naval dominance roles such as Anti Terror/Force Protection, Mine Counter Measures, Precision Strike and EW missions.

Anti Terror/Force Protection - The Protector ® USV AT/FP is a Mature, serially-produced and operationally deployed unmanned system used for securing marine, offshore and coastal assets. The System enables the performance of the Dangerous, Dull and Dirty Missions without risking human lives or compromising crew alertness.

The security payload includes both lethal and non-lethal weapons providing enhanced operational flexibility. A Mini-Typhoon Stabilized Weapon Station for up to 0.5” caliber guns provides accurate engagement of marine targets. A high pressure Water Cannon System provides non-lethal engagement at close range as well as firefighting capabilities.

The weapons are integrated with the USV Command & Control System, radar and Electro-Optic Sensors to provide excellent situational awareness and rapid “sensor to shooter” response.
The Protector ® USV AT/FP, with its Integrated sensor and combat suite, enables positive threat identification and determination of intentions, at a safe distance from the protected asset and without risking crew safety.

Electronic Warfare - The Protector EW is an Effective Defense Against Modern Radars. The system enables performance of remote long range EW missions, without risking the crew.

The PROTECTOR ® USV EW system is highly effective against current and new generation radars and anti-ship missiles (ASMs). The system consists of threat detection and identification, techniques generator and directional high power solid-state array transmitters. The system is based on a modular design that can be modified for ERP, spatial coverage and frequency ranges.

The PROTECTOR ® USV EW system also has uplink capability for on-line mission update, library update and downlink of situation awareness and jamming scenario status.

The system’s accurate DF measurements and directional jamming set-on set a new standard in naval ECM.

Precision Strike - The PROTECTOR ® USV SSM system is a Protector ® USV system integrated with a Spike-ER Surface to Surface Missile Launcher. The system enables remote, long range, high precision strike capabilities without risking human operators. The Spike-ER is an electro-optical missile with a range of 8 Km. All Missile functions, aiming, firing and tracking are performed from the Protector's remote Control Station.

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Skylark 3 enters operational testing

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• 16 MARCH, 2017
  
• SOURCE: FLIGHTGLOBAL.COM
  
• BY: ARIE EGOZI
  
• TEL AVIV

Israel plans to start an operational test of Elbit Systems’ Skylark 3 unmanned air vehicle, to be performed by the “Sky Rider” unit of its ground forces command, which currently operates the earlier Skylark 1.

Intended for use by brigade commanders, the Skylark 3 has a maximum take-off weight of 45kg (99lb) including a payload of up to 10kg, and a 4.8m (15.7ft) wingspan. The type has a 6h flight endurance and a range in excess of 54nm (100km).

Powered by an electric motor, which reduces its acoustic signature, the design has a service ceiling of 15,000ft. It is deployed using a pneumatic launcher that can be positioned on the ground or installed on a vehicle.

Elbit Systems

Elbit says the new version of its Skylark will be offered with improved payloads providing improved target detection, classification and surveillance capabilities.

Two Skylark 3 air vehicles can be assigned to the same mission simultaneously by using a shared ground control station, the Israeli company says.

The enhanced type’s introduction is part of a plan to give Israel’s ground forces an independent capability to support their operations without the need to co-ordinate with the air force, which uses larger UAVs.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/skylark-3-enters-operational-testing-435228/

 

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Israel to declare full capability with Hermes 900 fleet

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• 18 AUGUST, 2017
  
• SOURCE: FLIGHTGLOBAL.COM
  
• BY: ARIE EGOZI
  
• TEL AVIV

The Israeli air force expects to achieve full operational capability (FOC) with its Elbit Systems Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicles at the end of August, with the milestone to be declared officially following lengthy work performed by the service's flight-test squadron. Previous such declarations have been made based on the results of tests conducted by manufacturers.

Following the FOC declaration, it is expected that the number of Hermes 900s in use with the air force will be increased.

Israeli air force

On 15 July 2014, during Israel's "Protective Edge" operation over the Gaza Strip, the "Kochav" (Star) took off for its first operational mission in Israeli air force service, supporting a mission concluding with an air strike that destroyed infrastructure being used by militants. The UAV accumulated hundreds of flight hours throughout the campaign, flying in excess of 100 times with what the service described as an extremely high success rate.

The medium-altitude, long-endurance type, which is offered with a large variety of sensors, has also been selected by Brazil and Switzerland.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/a...re-full-capability-with-hermes-900-fl-440418/

 

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Israel to declare full capability with Hermes 900 fleet

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• 18 AUGUST, 2017
  
• SOURCE: FLIGHTGLOBAL.COM
  
• BY: ARIE EGOZI
  
• TEL AVIV

The Israeli air force expects to achieve full operational capability (FOC) with its Elbit Systems Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicles at the end of August, with the milestone to be declared officially following lengthy work performed by the service's flight-test squadron. Previous such declarations have been made based on the results of tests conducted by manufacturers.

Following the FOC declaration, it is expected that the number of Hermes 900s in use with the air force will be increased.

Israeli air force

On 15 July 2014, during Israel's "Protective Edge" operation over the Gaza Strip, the "Kochav" (Star) took off for its first operational mission in Israeli air force service, supporting a mission concluding with an air strike that destroyed infrastructure being used by militants. The UAV accumulated hundreds of flight hours throughout the campaign, flying in excess of 100 times with what the service described as an extremely high success rate.

The medium-altitude, long-endurance type, which is offered with a large variety of sensors, has also been selected by Brazil and Switzerland.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/a...re-full-capability-with-hermes-900-fl-440418/

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