IAI Heron 1 UAV in flight. Photo: wiki commons.

JNS.org – Israel Aerospace Industries unveiled its new Super Heron drone on Tuesday at the 2014 Singapore Airshow.

The heavy version of the Super Heron can remain airborne for 24 hours while its light version can fly for up to 48 hours. It is still undetermined at what point the new drone will enter service in the Israeli Air Force.

“Israel’s presence here [at the Singapore Airshow] is proof of it being a superpower in this field,” Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon said, Israel Hayom reported.