Pushing out Chinese drones? The new Israeli weapon entering the IDF

Israeli company Aero Sentinel has unveiled a new tactical observation drone named SeniX, already in use by a special IDF unit. The drone has been integrated in trials with Rafael's Spike missiles. The company plans to produce 1,000 drones per year by 2029, aiming to replace Chinese drones in the IDF.

Israeli company Aero Sentinel has unveiled a new tactical observation drone named SeniX, already in use by a special IDF unit. The drone can stay airborne for over 70 minutes, operate at a range of up to 10 km, and provide situational awareness using day and night cameras. It folds and can be carried in a backpack. The company completed joint trials with Rafael to integrate the drone with the Spike missile system for target identification and beyond-line-of-sight strike support. Aero Sentinel is now preparing for serial production, investing millions of shekels, with a target of 1,000 drones per year by 2029. The stated goal is to push Chinese drones out of IDF ground forces, addressing data security and cyber concerns. The article notes that the company has already conducted demonstrations for 15 NATO countries and begun sales to the Vietnam police.