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A major player in Israels ongoing security activities, the Hermes® 450 is the Israeli Defense primary UAV system. The versatile, long-endurance UAV, equipped with Elbit Systems CoMPASS EO/IR/LD gimbaled electro-optical payload, can adapt to a wide range of payloads, including SAR/GMTI radar and dual payload configurations. Hermes® 450 executes its diverse missions in a highly autonomous manner and is controlled by the Hermes® Universal Ground Control System (UGCS), facilitates highly automated mission operation and control of the air vehicle and EO/IR/LD payload.