Germany 

The German Air Force has declared Israel Aerospace Industries' Heron TP drones ready for operational use within Germany, following airworthiness certification. These advanced UAVs, renowned for their surveillance capabilities, mark a significant milestone in German drone operations.

The German Air Force, known as the Luftwaffe, has announced that the Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries are now ready for operational use within Germany's borders. This announcement comes after the Federal Aviation Office in Kiel certified the drones' airworthiness on May 2nd, marking a significant milestone in Germany's drone operations.

Starting mid-May, flights of the Heron TP UAVs will commence from the air base in Jagel, located in northern Germany. These drones, renowned for their advanced surveillance capabilities, received approval from the German Military Aviation Authority at the end of 2022. Until now, German teams have been operating the drones from a base in Israel.

The operational approval granted to these UAVs extends globally, enabling a wide range of missions and operational flexibility. The Heron TP serves as an interim solution, bridging the gap between the older Heron 1 system and the upcoming Eurodrone project led by Airbus, which is a collaborative effort to develop a medium-range UAV.

In essence, the integration of the Heron TP drones into the German Air Force's capabilities signifies a step forward in enhancing surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, contributing to national and international security efforts.