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Aeronautics Ltd

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Aeronautics builds runway-independent tactical UAS with autonomous flight, GPS-denied navigation, and multi-payload ISTAR mission systems. The Orbiter 4 is a Group 3 tactical UAS for land and maritime operations that can be rapidly reconfigured in the field between launcher and VTOL modes, operating with a small crew and low logistical footprint. The Orbiter 3 (32 kg MTOW) provides detect-recognize-identify targeting that integrates with Rafael's Fire Weaver C4I sensor-to-shooter network. The group also fields the Aerostar tactical UAS and the Dominator MALE platform.

HeadquartersYavne, IL
Founded1997
Defense fundingNot disclosed
TeamNot listed
Deployments1
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentDefense
StageAcquired (Rafael Advanced Defense Systems + Avihai Stolero, 50/50, 2019)
FoundersZvika Nave (Co-founder), Moshe Caspi (Co-founder), Avi Leumi (Co-founder)
Regions servedGlobal
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-21
XNot listed
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinesecurity

Orbiter 3

  • 32 kg maximum takeoff weight with up to 6 hours endurance for ISR missions

    Small tactical UAS with runway-independent operation, GPS-denied navigation, and detect-recognize-identify targeting integrated with Spike missiles via the Fire Weaver C4I system

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  • Advanced ISTAR capabilities, GPS-denied navigation, and thousands of combat-proven flight hours

    Small tactical drone with extended endurance, multiple payload compatibility, and harsh-weather performance

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Machinesecurity

Orbiter 4

  • Group 3 tactical UAS for land and maritime operations, rapidly field-reconfigurable between launcher and VTOL modes

    Multi-mission, multi-payload small tactical UAS operable in adverse weather with a small crew and low logistical footprint

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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2023-04-17Greek Ministry of Defensenational armed forces (dozens of Orbiter 3 UAS, government-to-government deal within the EUR 370M Rafael Spike package)GRNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2025-06-10Announces contracts in excess of $50M from international customers for Orbiter 4 UAS configurationssUAS News
2024-08-12Secures follow-on contract with a European NATO member for Orbiter 3 tactical UASEuropean Defence Industry (defence-industry.eu)
2019-09-02Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Avihai Stolero complete 50/50 acquisition of AeronauticsUAS Vision
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Source ledger

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