Israel Air and Space Force Hermes 450 Shot down
Event Report
Israel Air and Space Force
| Date | April 1, 2026 |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Force | Israel Air and Space Force |
| Conflict | 2026 Iran Conflict |
| Location | Southern Lebanon |
| Aircraft | Hermes 450 |
| Event type | Shot down |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
Hezbollah fighters shot down an Israeli Elbit Hermes 450 Zik over southern Lebanon on 1 April 2026, a loss reported by both Hezbollah and Israeli sources. The Hermes 450 was the workhorse of Israeli tactical surveillance over Lebanon, flying persistent orbits that made it the most exposed Israeli platform on that front during the war.
Sources
Side Profile
Profile of Hermes 450