Tag: Heron TP
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German military drone program in Israel operating as “Red Baron”
German soldiers train on a base near Tel Aviv first with Israeli drones. The delivery of the aircrafts with the German “Iron Cross” takes place earlier than planned. For the stationing of its drones in Israel, the Bundeswehr moved into…
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New drones are coming in
Next week the Bundeswehr moves into its drone base in Israel, but their “Heron TP” will be still unarmed. Six European governments have decided against Israeli drones and instead rely on the “Predator B”. On Monday, the German government launches…
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More autonomy for drones
Unmanned aircraft do take-offs, landings and even aerial battles independently. If they can avoid other airplanes, drones can even fly in civil airspace. A US-American long-range drone of the type “Reaper” has completed an automatic take-off and landing procedure for…
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Bundeswehr armed drones will be equipped with Israeli missiles and use German encryption
Airbus is to be the prime contractor for the German-Israeli drone deal. The company will then own 13 old and new Heron drones for the Bundeswehr’s use. The arming of the drones would be guaranteed from the spring of 2019.…