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An Israeli Air Force (IAF) Hermes – 450 unmanned air system (UAS) crashed at sea off the coast of Ashkelon today. The wreckage was picked up by the Israeli navy shortly after the crash.

Hermes 450. Illustration Photo: Elbit
Hermes 450. Illustration Photo: Elbit

iHLS – Israel Homeland Security

The crash occurred shortly after the Elbit systems Hermes-450 took off from the IAF’s Palmachim airbase on a routine mission. These UAS are operating over the Gaza strip in a variety of missions.

The IAF has opened an investigation to try and understand what caused the crash.

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