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Israeli TV Report Showcases IDF’s “Birds of Prey” Drone System – Technology Traces Back to Duke Robotics

August 20, 2025

Major Israeli TV Channel Feature Highlights Combat-Tested Drone Technologies Behind Israel’s Groundbreaking Military Operations

A comprehensive news feature published recently on Israeli television showcased the latest innovative drone technologies being deployed by the Israel Defense Forces, highlighting how advanced unmanned systems have revolutionized modern military operations. Among the cutting-edge platforms prominently featured was the “Birds of Prey” stabilized weapons drone system, demonstrated as part of what the broadcast described as “the technological spearhead of the IDF.”

The Hebrew-language feature documented these sophisticated drone systems operating with “surgical precision,” silently identifying and neutralizing threats while keeping soldiers safely removed from danger zones. “They take off silently, sometimes replacing fighters on the firing line,” the report revealed, showing real combat deployments where drones eliminated threats in scenarios that would traditionally require exposing troops to significant risk.

However, those familiar with the defense technology industry can trace the “Birds of Prey” system back to Duke Robotics (OTCQB: DUKR), the company that developed the underlying innovations powering this advanced military platform, which it licensed to Elbit (NASDAQ: ESLT).

The Duke-Elbit Partnership Connection

The “Birds of Prey” system showcased in the broadcast represents the successful commercialization of Duke Robotics’ (OTCQB: DUKR) strategic collaboration with Elbit Systems Land Ltd., one of Israel’s largest defense contractors. Under their partnership agreement announced in 2021, Duke licensed its military stabilization technology to Elbit, which holds worldwide exclusive rights to market and produce the system under the “Birds of Prey” brand name.

This partnership combines Duke’s specialized innovations with Elbit’s manufacturing capabilities and global defense network spanning more than 70 countries. The arrangement demonstrates how smaller technology companies can achieve global reach through strategic partnerships with established defense giants.

Significantly, Duke Robotics announced in July 2025 that it has already received its first royalty revenues from Elbit for initial “Birds of Prey” sales, marking the transition from development collaboration to active commercial deployment.

Elbit’s global reach becomes apparent when considering recent contract wins, including a $1.635 billion five-year European defense contract covering artillery-rocket systems and drones, plus a $260 million contract for Germany’s A400M aircraft fleet. These massive international deals demonstrate Elbit’s ability to bring advanced technologies to global markets at unprecedented scale.

‘Birds of Prey’ | Source: Elbit Market Materials

Proven Combat Technology

Duke Robotics developed the underlying technology that was licensed to Elbit Systems and now powers the “Birds of Prey” platform. The technology represents a breakthrough in unmanned weapons deployment, allowing firearms to fire accurately from hovering drones through sophisticated recoil-absorption systems that maintain precision regardless of movement, wind, or weather conditions.

The Channel 14 broadcast showed systems engaging targets with surgical precision while operators remain safely positioned away from combat zones. One sequence documented a drone identifying and neutralizing a powerful explosive device during urban operations—exactly the type of scenario where Duke’s core innovation proves most valuable in protecting military personnel.

Beyond Military: Duke’s Dual-Market Strategy

While the Channel 14 coverage focused on military deployment, Duke Robotics operates across both defense and civilian markets. The company’s IC Drone system provides utility companies with advanced solutions for cleaning high-voltage electrical insulators, work that generates civilian revenue while continuously refining the core flight-control technologies that make military applications possible.

The Channel 14 feature represents significant third-party validation of Duke Robotics’ technology effectiveness in actual combat scenarios. Unlike demonstration footage, the coverage showed Duke’s innovations actively deployed in real military operations—exactly the proof-of-concept that drives global military procurement decisions.

Increasing Demand for Defense Technologies

The timing coincides with increased worldwide demand for advanced military drone systems, as defense ministries invest heavily in unmanned combat capabilities that deliver precision effects while minimizing personnel risk.

For those following Duke Robotics, seeing its underlying technology prominently featured in the Israeli military, may represent significant validation of the company’s commercialization. The broadcast highlighted the real-world combat effectiveness of technologies that position Duke at the intersection of urgent operational needs and proven technological solutions.

The full channel 14 news report is available on youtube

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