Heron TP

Heron TP is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This 14-metre long UAS is capable of conducting all-weather missions. Its maximum take-off weight is 5,670 kg and is capable of carrying payload weighing up to 2,700 kg. Its maximum range is over 1,000 km with endurance capacity of 30 hours.

The Indian Armed Forces are to receive four of these drones. They are leased by India to monitor Chinese activities in Ladakh and other areas along the Line of Actual Control. The Armed Forces used the emergency finance powers granted by the government to acquire these drones.