Elbit Systems Awarded $120 Million Contract for Hermes 900™ by an International Customer
Haifa, Israel, September 29, 2025 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $120 million to supply its Hermes™ 900 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for long-range maritime surveillance to an international customer.
The Hermes 900 multi-role MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAS is Elbit Systems’ largest unmanned aerial vehicle, designed to perform a wide range of missions including area dominance and persistent intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) across both land and maritime domains. Since its first order in 2011, the Hermes 900 has been selected by over 20 customers worldwide.
This contract reflects the global demand for Elbit Systems’ high-performance unmanned capabilities and reinforces the Company’s position as a leading provider of state-of-the-art UAS solutions.
Yoram Shmuely, General Manager of Elbit Systems Aerospace: “We are proud to be selected once again to provide our Hermes 900 system to a valued international customer. This contract reflects the trust our customers place in our solutions and our commitment to delivering operational superiority. Elbit Systems is a global leader in unmanned aerial systems, and the continued demand for the Hermes 900 underscores our technological edge and operational experience in supporting complex missions across diverse environments.”
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