Axon Vision and ParaZero Technologies have teamed up to build an integrated counter-drone solution aimed at protecting critical infrastructure sites where kinetic interceptions are not an option.
The two Israeli defense-tech companies aim to expand the operational reach of Axon Vision’s recently launched ForceField Counter-UAS system through a new integrated configuration that pairs ForceField’s Edge-AI detection and engagement architecture with ParaZero’s DefendAir autonomous net‑based interceptor.
The two companies have signed a nonbinding Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) that establishes “the framework for the parties’ intention for continued integration, development and potential commercialization of the combined capability, which shall be subject to the execution of definitive documentation,” read a press release by ParaZero.
The collaboration marks the first formal extension of the ForceField family beyond its initial maneuver-force protection role.
ForceField debuted as an Edge AI-powered counter-UAS system designed to support maneuvering units with an integrated kinetic response. The new configuration shifts the system into non-kinetic interceptions by incorporating ParaZero’s DefendAir, a net-based physical interceptor intended for scenarios where neutralizing a drone without explosive or destructive effects is preferred.
According to press releases by both companies, the combined system is aimed to protect critical infrastructure, airports, energy facilities, homeland security assets, and other sensitive sites that require controlled interception options while maintaining a unified operational workflow.
The integrated solution retains ForceField’s Detect, Understand, Respond cycle, combining passive electro-optical sensing, AI-driven analysis, and engagement management with man-on-the-loop oversight. DefendAir adds an autonomous interception layer, enabling the system to physically capture hostile drones rather than destroy them.
Drones have become a primary weapon for Russia, Iran, and its regional proxies carrying out deadly attacks against troops and platforms by fiber-optic-guided FPV drones – a technology Russia scaled in Ukraine and that Hezbollah has used against Israeli forces. These drones are physically tethered to operators via a thin cable, making them immune to conventional electronic-warfare jamming.
“Modern Counter-UAS defense requires detection, decision-making, and interception capabilities to operate as one integrated architecture,” said Ariel Alon, CEO of ParaZero Technologies. “The integration with ForceField advances our strategy of establishing DefendAir as the standard for net-based physical interception, while expanding the pathways for leading defense companies and system integrators to deploy our technology across critical and sensitive environments.”
Axon Vision describes the result as a modular Counter-UAS architecture capable of addressing a wider range of mission profiles without altering the underlying decision-making framework.
“ForceField was designed from day one as an open and modular operational architecture, rather than a single product configuration. Different operational environments require different engagement capabilities,” said Neri Zin, CEO of Axon Vision.
“Our collaboration with ParaZero demonstrates how the same ForceField architecture can support complementary interception options while maintaining the same Edge AI core and operational workflow. This approach allows us to address a broader range of operational requirements while continuing to build the ForceField family around a common technology foundation.”
Axon Vision and ParaZero recently demonstrated the integrated configuration during Axon Vision’s trial campaign in Israel, validating interoperability between the systems under operational conditions.
The collaboration between the two companies reflects a broader trend in the field of counter-UAS technology toward modular, layered defense architectures capable of adapting to diverse threat environments. By combining autonomous net-based interception with AI-driven detection and engagement management, Axon Vision and ParaZero aim to offer operators a scalable, non-kinetic option for protecting high-value sites.
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