Israeli Defense Company Elbit Systems has signed a $ 120 million contract to provide Hermes 900 drones to an international customer whose identity was not revealed. The agreement does not specify the number of unmanned aircraft that will be delivered.
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Hermes 900 is a medium altitude tactical drone, recognized for its expanded autonomy and ability to perform long -range missions such as maritime surveillance. The equipment can be configured with different useful loads, including optnic radars and sensors, which ensures performance even in complex scenarios.
Currently, the model is used by several countries, including Israel, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India and Switzerland. Recently, the Swiss Armed Forces have chosen to maintain the acquisition of these drones, despite pointed delays and failures, but reduced the program’s requirements to enable its incorporation.
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We’re proud to share that Elbit Systems has been awarded a $120 million contract to supply our Hermes™ 900 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to an international customer for long-range maritime surveillance.
The Hermes 900 is our largest multi-role MALE (Medium Altitude Long… pic.twitter.com/tXK2dLQDys
— Elbit Systems (@ElbitSystemsLtd) September 29, 2025
