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Swiss DDPS Taps Elbit Hermes 900 HFE Over IAI Super Heron For New UAS Model

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, June 13th, 2014

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The Swiss Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sports (DDPS) has chosen the Israeli Elbit Systems Hermes 900 HFE over the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Super Heron as its new unmanned aerial system. The Hermes 900 HFE will replace the ADS 95 Ranger reconnaissance drone system produced by Switzerland’s RUAG Aerospace. As of October 2013, there were 15 of the systems operating. The Swiss armed forces have operated the ADS 95 Ranger since 2001, and the Hermes will replace it by 2020. Under the…

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