During Operation Rising Lion targeting Iran, Israel deployed Elbit’s Hermes 900 drone to gather real-time, accurate intelligence on missile depots, ready-to-launch systems, and the locations of high-ranking military officials
On June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation “Rising Lion” — a decisive military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear weapons program and long-range missile capabilities.
A key asset in the operation was the Hermes 900, also known as the “Kochav” (star) – an advanced unmanned aerial system developed by Elbit Systems and operated by the Israeli Air Force.
Flying over into Iranian territory, Hermes 900 UAVs conducted a wide array of missions, combining real-time intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance with precision strike capabilities.