Israel begins Oron reconnaissance aircraft test flights

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"The Israel Air Force and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have begun test flights of the Oron aircraft, which it calls the world's "most advanced" surveillance aircraft. A special ceremony was held earlier this week to mark the completion of the integration of the intelligence systems into the aircraft  ...

Oron is the first reconnaissance aircraft of its kind in the world. It is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and C4I systems, which will provide the IDF with unprecedented intelligence capabilities across expansive terrain, enabling real-time monitoring of ground movements under diverse weather and visibility conditions. ..."

Israel begins Oron reconnaissance aircraft test flights - Globes The Oron will provide the IDF with unprecedented intelligence capabilities across expansive terrain, enabling real-time monitoring of ground movements under diverse weather and visibility conditions.