Ship-Launched Version Of The Israeli Harop Suicide Drone Will Soon Be Deployed To A Navy In Asia

 

Warzone/The Drive: Ship-Launched Version Of The Israeli Harop Suicide Drone Will Be Sailing With An Asian Navy 

The Harop loitering munition was a star of Azerbaijan's victory over Armenia on land last year, but it can pose an equally wily threat at sea. 

Israel Aerospace Industries, or IAI, has secured what appears to be the first sale ever of the maritime version of its Harop loitering munition, or "suicide drone." The company did not name the customer, but said that they were "the navy of a country in Asia." Loitering munitions, in general, became a topic of major international discussion after Azerbaijan used Harops to decisive effect in its conflict with Armenia over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region last year. 

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WNU Editor: This suicide drone was a game-changer for Azerbaijan in their war against Armenia. I suspect this drone will also be effective against naval targets in any naval engagement.