新加坡換裝下一代長航時偵蒐機：Hermes 900 入列，海空監偵戰力再升級

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Hermes 900取代自2007年起在新加坡服役迄今的現役Hermes 450無人機隊(圖片取自新加坡空軍FB)

新加坡國防部確認採購以色列埃比特（Elbit Systems）旗下 Hermes 900 無人機，作為現役 Hermes 450 的後繼機型，預期藉由更長的滯空時間、更高的航高與更大酬載，強化海上巡邏、邊境監控與多域情監偵（ISR）任務的持續性與精準度。官方尚未公開採購數量與交付時程，但此舉明顯反映新加坡在印太複雜海域安全與多任務偵蒐上的戰略加碼。

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence has selected Elbit Systems’ Hermes 900 to succeed the Hermes 450. With greater endurance, higher operating altitude and larger payload, the Hermes 900 is expected to enhance maritime patrols, border surveillance and multi-domain ISR persistence. Quantities and delivery timelines remain undisclosed, but the move signals Singapore’s strategic upgrade in regional maritime security.

要點

新加坡在完成評估程序後，選定 Hermes 900 作為下一代長航時偵蒐平台，將替換自 2007 年服役的 Hermes 450 機隊。此項替換不是單純換裝，而是從「戰術偵察」升級到具「戰術/戰略覆蓋」能力的偵蒐網，能以更長時間在海域上空盤旋、擴大監控範圍，提升對漁業、海上非法活動與突發危機的偵知反應。

After its evaluation process, Singapore selected the Hermes 900 to replace the Hermes 450 fleet in service since 2007. This transition represents an upgrade from tactical reconnaissance to a tactical-strategic coverage platform, enabling longer on-station times and broader maritime monitoring to better address fisheries protection, illicit maritime activity and emergent crises.

平台核心性能

Hermes 900 為 Hermes 450 的進化型：機長約 8.3 m，翼展 15 m，最大起飛重 1,180 kg；續航超過 30 小時、最大高度可達 9,100 m，酬載能達 350 kg。此酬載允許整合先進 EO/IR、電戰、通信情報（COMINT）等多樣感測器，同時進行廣域監控與多點目標持續監測。

The Hermes 900 evolves from the Hermes 450: ~8.3 m length, 15 m wingspan, 1,180 kg MTOW; endurance >30 hours, service ceiling up to 9,100 m and 350 kg payload capacity — enabling EO/IR, EW and COMINT suites for broad-area persistent surveillance and multi-site monitoring.

作戰任務與整合價值

對新加坡而言，Hermes 900 將主擔海上巡邏、海域覺知（MDA）、邊境監控與聯合情監偵任務；更重要的是平台可與國家防空、F-15G 戰機、AH-64 直升機以及本土或盟軍的無人機隊互通資料，形成更完整的多域情資網，提升任務指揮決策與回應速度。

For Singapore, the Hermes 900 will primarily conduct maritime patrol, maritime domain awareness, border surveillance and joint ISR missions. Crucially, the platform can network with air defenses, F-15Gs, AH-64s and local/partner UAV assets to form an integrated multi-domain intelligence picture, improving command decision-making and response times.

國際採用與實戰驗證背景

Hermes 900 已獲若干國家採用，包括以色列、加拿大、菲律賓等，且在若干衝突及巡防場景中被實務運用檢驗過，例如區域電戰與抗干擾生存能力等皆有紀錄。新加坡選擇此機也反映出其對已驗證商用化/軍用化平台的偏好，以降低導入風險並加速戰力形成。

The Hermes 900 is fielded by multiple nations — including Israel, Canada and the Philippines — and has seen operational use that validated its EW resilience and survivability. Singapore’s choice reflects a preference for proven, rapidly integrable systems to reduce procurement risk and accelerate capability delivery.

戰術影響與挑戰

Hermes 900 的加入，短期內將擴大新加坡在海域偵防的「常態監視」能力，長期則助其在區域聯防與聯合行動中擔綱更關鍵的 ISR 節點。挑戰則包括：資料融合與即時通聯能力的建置、電磁頻譜下的抗干擾設計，以及維保與後勤的在地化支援（尤其在高強度巡邏頻率下的備援策略）。

In the short term, Hermes 900 will broaden Singapore’s persistent maritime surveillance; in the long run it will position Singapore as a vital ISR node in regional joint operations. Key challenges include sensor-data fusion and real-time comms infrastructure, EW resilience in contested spectrum, and localized sustainment capacity for high-tempo patrols.

對區域安全的意涵

在印太海域日益複雜的安全環境下，更多國家裝備長航時 ISR 平台，將提高整體域內偵監密度與反應速度，也可能改變區域對抗的資訊優勢格局。對我國（台灣）與周邊國家而言，面對此類平台的常態化運作，應同時強化電子戰、被動/主動偵測與數據共享機制，以維持戰略與戰術的對應能力。

As more Indo-Pacific actors field long-endurance ISR platforms, overall surveillance density and reaction speed will increase, shifting informational advantage dynamics. Taiwan and neighbors should bolster EW, passive/active detection and data-sharing capabilities to maintain strategic and tactical parity.

結語

Hermes 900 為新加坡輸入一款成熟的長航時 ISR 解決方案，能在海上監控、邊境防護與多域情資整合上提升即戰力；但效果能否最大化，取決於感測器整合、通聯互通與在地維保體系的建立。對區域防務觀察者來說，這是又一個必須納入戰力盤點的長航時偵蒐節點。

The Hermes 900 brings Singapore a mature long-endurance ISR capability that strengthens maritime surveillance, border defence and multi-domain intel integration — but its full potential hinges on sensor integration, comms interoperability and sustainment infrastructure. Regionally, it is another long-endurance ISR node to account for in capability assessments.