Aircraft & UAVs

Aeronautics Aerostar NG

Aeronautics Aerostar NG is an Israeli tactical MALE UAS from Aeronautics Defense Systems, built around a modular multi-mission payload bay with ELINT among the listed sensor options. Aeronautics describes the platform as combat-proven, with a 240 kg MTOW, 40 kg payload capacity, more than 12 hours of endurance, and long-range LOS and SATCOM datalink options.

Aeronautics Aerostar NG, Tactical MALE UAS, Aircraft & UAVs

Image source: Commons Aerostar NG Indonesian Air Force Image

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Israel
Built by: Aeronautics Defense Systems
Type: Tactical MALE UAS
Service note: 2020s

UAV isr sigintelintelectronic warfare reconnaissance

Specifications

MTOW: 240 kg
Payload: 40 kg
Endurance: More than 12 hours
Max speed: 100 kt
Wingspan: 8.7 m
Length: 4.5 m
Datalink: LOS up to 250 km; BLOS-SATCOM unlimited

Carried Payloads

Carried item

Item type

Carriage evidence

ELINT, Electronic intelligence payload, Electronic Warfare

Electronic intelligence payload

Aeronautics lists ELINT among the Aerostar NG's available sensors and payloads.

Sources: Aerostar NG

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Aeronautics' current tactical MALE UAS platform with ELINT among its selectable payloads.

Media

Aeronautics Aerostar NG Images

Aeronautics Aerostar NG, Tactical MALE UAS, Aircraft & UAVs - view 1 — Source: Commons Aerostar NG Azerbaijan Visit Image

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Sources

Aerostar NGPublisher: Aeronautics Defense Systems | Note: Supports the Aerostar NG platform overview, manufacturer background, published specifications, and the ELINT payload option. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Commons Aerostar NG Indonesian Air Force ImagePublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the primary Aerostar NG image used on this page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Commons Aerostar NG Azerbaijan Visit ImagePublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the secondary Aerostar NG gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27