ParaZero Technologies has completed a successful field trial in Israel of a new stationary variant of its DefendAir counter-drone system, expanding the company’s suite of layered aerial defense technologies.
The trial featured a turret-based net launcher designed to intercept hostile drones using a 360-degree perimeter defense mechanism. According to the company, the system integrates optical detection and tracking tools, enabling fully autonomous identification, tracking and engagement of airborne threats.
The latest configuration includes a significantly larger net than previous iterations, aimed at improving coverage and performance against larger or faster drones. This adaptation is intended for fixed-site defense, including critical infrastructure and government facilities, which are increasingly vulnerable to unmanned aerial threats.
The turreted variant is a departure from ParaZero’s more compact, portable DefendAir net gun systems, which have been marketed for mobile or tactical use.
While ParaZero did not disclose technical performance data or specific metrics from the trial, the company characterized the test as a milestone that improves the effectiveness and autonomy of its existing DefendAir platform.
ParaZero has focused on combining traditional kinetic interception methods, such as nets, with detection and automation technologies to deliver systems that can operate independently and in complex environments.
The company says it intends to continue refining the DefendAir platform for both mobile and fixed-site defense roles. The turret-based net system is expected to be part of future deployments in scenarios where autonomous, kinetic drone mitigation is a preferred option.
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