Elbit Systems Unveils Modular Kits for Merchant Ship Drone Conversions

By Munis Raza · Interesting Engineering · 2026-07-22

Interesting Engineering reports that Elbit Systems is pitching a turnkey solution to transform standard cargo vessels into mobile platforms for its Hermes 650 Spark Maritime drones. This modular package allows a single merchant ship to host up to 12 fixed-wing aircraft, providing

Interesting Engineering reports that Elbit Systems is pitching a turnkey solution to transform standard cargo vessels into mobile platforms for its Hermes 650 Spark Maritime drones. This modular package allows a single merchant ship to host up to 12 fixed-wing aircraft, providing