Does the Royal Navy have the Hermes 900 naval version drone? During an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission, this Israeli drone and the Mohammed VI frigate, a versatile and high-performance vessel designed to carry out maritime defense missions, carried out real-time information transmissions , reports Parliamentarian. Everything suggests that Morocco has acquired this cutting-edge technology, which is currently in service with other forces, notably Egypt. Moreover, Vice Admiral, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy Mostafa El Alami, had expressed his interest in the advanced maritime configuration of the Hermes 900 during the Euronaval 2022 international exhibition, one of the largest world exhibitions dedicated to defense naval and maritime where the latest technological innovations in this sector are presented.
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Manufactured by Israeli industrialist Elbit Systems, the Hermes 900 is a high-performance surveillance drone, recognized for its exceptional capabilities in intelligence collection, real-time reconnaissance and long-range target tracking using sensors. advances. The device is used by several nations to strengthen their strategic and defense posture, particularly in terms of maritime surveillance and detection of underwater threats. According to military experts, this new (or possible) acquisition could mark a turning point for the Royal Moroccan Navy, in particular for its ability to detect and neutralize underwater threats. For the moment, no official source has confirmed or denied Morocco’s acquisition of this Israeli drone.
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