The Israel Defense Forces shot down one of its own drones over the Mediterranean Sea because of an engine malfunction.
The Heron-class unmanned aerial vehicle, called Shoval, was shot down May 11 near Netanya. Following the crash, the Israeli Navy and Air Force searched for the drone’s remains.
The Shoval is one of Israel’s largest and most advanced drones. Israel’s Air Force has grounded all Shovals while the problem is being investigated.
An Israeli drone was downed intentionally a year ago after malfunctioning as a result of human error. — jta