Pod Save America Hosts Call on Democrats to Cut All Israel Military Aid, No Longer Accept AIPAC Funding
Jews, Israelis Targeted in Austria Amid Surge in Antisemitic Incidents; Local Jewish Community Calls for Action
‘All of Our Strength’: Over 1,000 Pro-Israel Activists Gather in DC for Solidarity Conference
‘Devastated’: Wesley LePatner, Killed in Manhattan Mass Shooting, Was a Jewish Communal, Philanthropic Leader
Sen. Angus King Vows to No Longer Vote for Israel Military Aid Until Gaza Conditions Improve
Europe Won’t Pressure Israel to ‘Commit Suicide’ Amid Gaza Backlash, Palestinian State Push, Says Israeli FM
Israel’s National Soccer Coach Attacked in Athens Before Soccer Fans Chant ‘F–K Israel, Free Palestine’ at Match
New York Judge Sentences Neo-Nazi to 5 Years for Livestreaming Bomb Threats Against Jewish Hospitals
US Pressures Lebanon to Issue Cabinet Decision to Disarm Hezbollah Before Talks Continue
UK Plans to Recognize Palestinian State in September Unless Israel Meets Conditions, Starmer Says
India to Receive Advanced Heron Drones From Israel This Summer
Error: Contact form not found.
by JNS.org
The Israeli-developed Heron TP drone. Photo: Tsahi Ben-Ami / Flash 90.
JNS.org – India is scheduled to receive 10 advanced Heron TP drones from Israel this summer, India’s Economic Times reported Monday. The drones were purchased in 2015 for a reported $400 million, and their delivery is scheduled to take place ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jerusalem in July, the report said.
Produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Heron TP drones are the manufacturer’s most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, designed for both reconnaissance as well as combat and support roles. The Heron has the ability to stay airborne for up to 40 hours, and has a maximum takeoff weight of 5,300 kilograms (about 12,000 pounds) and a payload of 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds).
Further, the Heron TP drones are capable of detecting, tracking and intercepting targets with air-to-surface missiles. The drones have been on the Indian military’s wish list for years, the Economic Times noted.
During his visit, Modi plans to advance the strategic partnership between Israel and India.
The Indian Air Force already has a fleet of IAI-made Harpy unmanned aerial vehicles, but unlike the Heron, Harpy drones are not equipped with missiles, as they are designed to take out enemy radar positions. India also has a fleet of IAI Searcher surveillance and intelligence-gathering drones.
The Heron drones will allow India “the option of taking out large terrorist camps or individual targets in hostile territory with minimal risk,” according to the report.
