The Hermes 450 is an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Elbit Systems for reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. Known for its widespread use by the IDF and allied forces in sustained ISR operations across Lebanon, Gaza, and other regional theaters. Recently, the drone has been active over Lebanese airspace and has been targeted multiple times by Hezbollah surface-to-air missiles. Last updated Jul 7th, 2026

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19:17 Jun 11th, 2026

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Hezbollah Claims Israeli Drone Downed

Hezbollah claims it shot down an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over the Khardali area in southern Lebanon at 11:50 a.m. on June 10, using a surface-to-air missile.