Harpy NG

Harpy NG overview

The Harpy NG (Next Generation), also marketed as Mini Harpy, is an advanced loitering munition developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as a successor to the original Harpy and Harop systems. The Harpy NG combines both anti-radiation (radar-seeking) and electro-optical guidance capabilities in a single platform, giving operators the flexibility to engage either radar emitters or visually identified targets. The system weighs approximately 45 kg, including a 8 kg warhead, and has an endurance of over 2 hours.

The Harpy NG addresses limitations of its predecessors by providing dual-mode guidance, allowing it to function as both a SEAD weapon against air defense radars and a precision strike weapon against other targets. As of 2025, IAI has marketed the Harpy NG to multiple international customers, positioning it as a versatile solution for ground forces needing organic air defense suppression and precision strike capability. Its significance lies in advancing the loitering munition concept toward multi-mode seekers that can engage diverse target types, reflecting the evolution of precision strike toward more adaptable and versatile platforms.

Armament

32 kg blast-fragmentation warhead (integral)

Development and operational timeline

1. Feb 2019IAI unveils Harpy NG / Mini Harpy at Aero India
2. Jun 2020Harpy NG completes integration and flight testing
3. Mar 2022First export contracts signed for Harpy NG
4. Nov 2023Harpy NG demonstrated with combined RF/EO targeting mode
5. Aug 2024IAI expands Harpy NG production for international customers