Among the long list of statements released by Hezbollah Military Media on Thursday were two that detailed how the Resistance air defense fighters fired sophisticated missiles at Israeli combat drones, forcing one Hermes 450 (Zik) to retreat and downing a Heron 1 glider.
Islamic Resistance fighters confronted an “Israeli” Hermes 450 (Zik) drone in the skies over the Iqlim Al-Tuffah region on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 10:45, with a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to retreat, according to a statement numbered 3 by Hezbollah Military Media.
Moreover, statement numbered 9 indicated that the Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli enemy army drone of the “Heron 1” type in the skies over the Nahla area in Bekaa with a sophisticated missile.
Specifications of Heron 1 drone:
Type: MALE – Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV
Wingspan: 16.6 meters
Length: 8.5 meters
Max Takeoff Weight: 1,150 kg
Payload Capacity: 250 kg – can carry EO/IR cameras, SAR radar, COMINT/ELINT systems
Engine: 1 × Rotax 914, 86 kW / 115 hp
Max Speed: 207 km/h
Cruise Speed: 110-140 km/h
Service Ceiling: 10,000 meters / 33,000 ft
Endurance: 36-52 hours depending on payload
Range: 1,000 km line-of-sight, extended with satellite comms
Takeoff/Landing: Conventional runway. STOL version available
Primary Role: Real-time surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition.
Source: Al-Manar English Website