The chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said that HAL is in talks with Israel Aerospace Industries for the development of a High Altitude Long Endurance, HALE class UAV that will be an amalgamation of technology from both countries.
Hindustan Aeronautics had showcased a HALE class UAV at the Defence Expo 2022 that had a remarkable design resemblance to the Israeli Heron TP unmanned aerial system.
Once the talks are concluded, HAL and Israel Aerospace Industries will develop a more indigenized and advanced version of the Heron TP that will include some of the technologies of the Tapas drone.