IAI Eitan

Eitan
Role	Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle and unmanned combat air vehicle (armed variant) Type of aircraft
National origin	Israel
Manufacturer	IAI
First flight	ca. 2004
Status	Active, In production
Developed from	IAI Heron

The IAI Eitan (איתן – "Steadfast"; export designation Heron TP) is an unmanned reconnaissance aircraft developed in Israel in the early 21st century by the Malat division of Israel Aerospace Industries.^[1] The aircraft is a newer version of the IAI Heron. Along with intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTR), Israeli IAI Eitan also capable of holding armed roles. There are conflicting reports on whether the exported Eitan's are unarmed or armed.