“Israel and the United States will need to gradually adjust their operating procedures," said Bruce Bennett, senior adjunct international defense researcher at RAND Corporation.
The aircraft has six hard points, two bays for sensors and a total carrying load, including fuel, of 260kg.
“Tactical operating system” for warfighters has evolved to provide more situational awareness of the battlefield.
Israeli defense giant also announced a new deal on June 21 for $180 million Watchkeeper X tactical drones to Romanian military.
Recently, Breaking Defense visited Squadron 161 at Palmachim Air Base in central Israel, the first time a media outlet was given access to the unit.
"Before I took office," IAI chairman Harel Locker said at a recent conference, "(I) realized that if the company did not change, it could collapse within a few years."