High-altitude armed UAV with AI-assisted sensor fusion and autonomous patrol capability. Israel's largest operational UAV with extended strike and ISR range.
Heron TP has a maximum endurance exceeding 52 hours and can carry payloads of up to 2,700 kilograms, including a diverse mix of ISR sensors and strike munitions simultaneously. The platform has been exported to Germany and Australia as the primary MALE UAV for their air forces, with Israel providing comprehensive maintenance and upgrade support. Post-2020 AI targeting upgrades have significantly improved the Heron TP's ability to autonomously classify targets and cueing strike systems without continuous operator involvement.
IDF operations in Gaza and Lebanon; exported to Germany, India, Australia; AI targeting upgrades post-2020
IAI is state-owned but Elbit Systems (ESLT) provides comparable military UAV capabilities and trades on NASDAQ. Germany's acquisition of Heron TP benefits Israeli defense industrial exports broadly.