Embroiled In War, Israel’s Single AI-Enabled Oron Intel Aircraft Has a Heavy Burden

Israel just put the finishing touches on what may be the planet’s most advanced ISR aircraft. Hamas’ attacks have launched it into action sooner than expected.

In late August, Israel’s Defense Ministry’s announced major progress in the preparation of the Oron intelligence-gathering aircraft. Based on Gulfstream’s G550 business jet airframe, the Oron was delivered to the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) in early 2021.