Elbit Systems from Israel Unveils Revolutionary Hermes 650 Spark Aerial Drone.

Israeli Compâny, Elbit Systems, based in Haifa, announced on February 21, 2024, the introduction of its latest innovation, the Hermes 650™ Spark Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). As the newest member of the renowned Hermes family, the Hermes 650™ Spark is poised to redefine the benchmarks for operational efficiency, versatility, and endurance across a variety of domains including land, air, and sea.
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New Elbit Systems Hermes 650 Spark UAS Unmanned Aerial System. (Picture source Elbit Systems)

The Hermes 650™ Spark embodies a next-generation approach to unmanned aerial operations, offering an array of features designed to meet the evolving challenges of modern warfare and security. This tactical UAS, known for its Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) capabilities, is engineered to deliver unparalleled payload capacity, increased range, speed, and operational efficiency, making it a formidable tool in the arsenal of defense technology.

Yoram Shmuely, General Manager of Elbit Systems Aerospace, emphasized the significance of the launch, stating, "The Hermes 650™ Spark marks an important milestone for Elbit Systems. This cutting-edge UAS underscores our commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and providing exceptional capabilities to our global partners. We are confident that this new addition will further solidify our commitment to advancing defense technology, ensuring security, and meeting the dynamic needs of the modern battlefield."

Designed with autonomous operation capabilities, the Hermes 650™ Spark boasts a unique wide flight envelope and a high payload capacity, ensuring it can perform a variety of missions without compromise. The UAS is distinguished by its minimum Life Cycle Cost (LCC), exceptional safety, survivability, and immunity standards, which are complemented by its increased range, flight speed, and efficiency. Furthermore, it meets NATO STANAG 4671 compliance, ensuring it adheres to the highest standards of operational readiness and safety.

The introduction of the Hermes™ 650 Spark expands Elbit Systems' portfolio in the aerospace and defense industries, offering a tactical UAS designed with versatility and reliability at its core. It excels in medium altitude long endurance aerial missions, equipped with features such as automatic takeoff and landing (ATOL) and auto-taxi capability, suitable for operations from short runways. With a notable payload capacity facilitated by its large payload bays, the UAS is capable of carrying a wide range of equipment, making it a versatile tool for a variety of operational needs across air, land, sea, homeland security (HLS), and civilian applications.

Defense News February 2024