Singapore Selects Hermes 900 to Replace Existing Hermes 450 Fleet

Thedjancuk
November 07, 2025

07 November 2025

Elbit Systems Hermes 900 UAV (photo: Elbit Systems)

As part of the SAF2040 transformation, MINDEF/SAF will progressively take delivery of the Hermes 900 (H900) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to replace the Hermes 450 (H450) UAV, which has been in service for close to two decades and is becoming obsolete.

Hermes 450 UAV (photo: tinhte)

Through robust and thorough evaluations, the H900 UAV was assessed to best meet the SAF’s operational needs. Singapore joins a list of countries around the world that operate this advanced system for military and civil uses. (RSAF)

Hermes 900 MALE UAV (photo: Elbit Systems)

Hermes 900

Elbit Systems' renowned Hermes 900 is a state-of-the-art, medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for tactical missions. 

With its advanced avionics, retractable landing gear, and internal automatic take-off and landing systems, the Hermes 900 is built to provide real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities over vast areas.

Key Features:

· Maximum Endurance: 33 hours

· Maximum Altitude: 30,000 feet

· Payload Capacity: 450 kg

· Payload Options: Electro-optical/infrared sensors/ Laser, synthetic-aperture radar, ground-moving target indication, communications and electronic intelligence, electronic warfare, hyperspectral sensors, communication relay, first aid kit drop-off, wide area dominance, disaster relief sensors and more.

Whether it's for military operations or disaster response, the Hermes 900 delivers unmatched performance and reliability. (Elbit Syatems)



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