Israel's Elbit Systems wins $120M contract for its aerial system

Elbit Systems has secured a contract to supply its Hermes 900 unmanned aerial system to an international client, enhancing maritime surveillance capabilities.

The Hermes 900 is Elbit Systems' largest unmanned aerial vehicle and offers multi-role functionality for various missions.

The system is capable of executing intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations in both land and sea environments.

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Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT) has successfully obtained a contract to provide its Hermes 900 unmanned aerial system (UAS) to an international client, aimed at enhancing long-range maritime surveillance capabilities. The Hermes 900, recognized as the company's most extensive unmanned aerial vehicle, is designed for multi-role functionality, enabling it to execute a diverse array of missions. These include area dominance as well as continuous intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations in both terrestrial and maritime environments.