News of the WorldIndia and Switzerland have reported technical issues with the Hermes 900 drones, manufactured by Israeli company Elbit Systems. In India, a licensed version of the drone, Drishti 10 Starliner, crashed during naval trials, raising government concerns. Meanwhile, Switzerland discovered that its Hermes 900 lacks a critical collision avoidance system necessary for safe flights in mountainous regions. Both incidents have negatively impacted the reputation of Elbit Systems and could affect its position in key markets such as India and Switzerland.