General Information

Use by Israeli forces:
The Aerostar TUAV was designed and built by Aeronautics Defence Systems for the Israeli military to execute intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance operations. The aircraft entered service in 2000 by the name “Shalev”.[4]IAFE – Israel Air Force aerial vehicles It was deployed also by the Israeli police forces to identify and arrest traffic offenders and criminals and to search for missing persons.[5]Air Force Technology : Aerostar Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle In 2007 the Israeli military renewed its contract with Aeronautics for Aerostar TUAVs for $15 million.[6]Haaretz: Aeronautics signed deal with IDF for $15m
In 2017 Aeronautics Defence Systems allegedly flew a suicide drone, named Orbiter, that is based on the Aerostar, into an Armenian army position in a disputed border region, during a “live demonstration” for Azerbaijan.[7]Globes : Aeronautics denies operating suicide drone in Azerbaijan The incident is to this date still under investigation.
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