Axon Vision has announced a strategic collaboration with ParaZero Technologies Ltd. to introduce a new integrated configuration for its ForceField Edge AI-powered Counter-UAS protection system, marking the first expansion of the ForceField family.

The new configuration combines ForceField with ParaZero's DefendAir autonomous net-based interceptor system. While the original ForceField configuration was designed to protect maneuvering forces through an integrated kinetic response, the new version is intended for operational environments where non-destructive interception is preferred, including critical infrastructure, airports, homeland security, energy facilities and other sensitive sites.

The integrated solution is built around ForceField's Detect, Understand, Respond operational cycle. It combines passive electro-optical detection, AI-driven analysis, engagement management with Man-on-the-Loop control and DefendAir's autonomous interception capability. According to the companies, the modular Counter-UAS solution is designed to address a broader range of operational scenarios while maintaining the same operational workflow and decision-making architecture.

The companies recently demonstrated the integrated configuration during Axon Vision's trial campaign in Israel, where they validated interoperability between the two systems under operationally representative conditions.

Axon Vision said the collaboration highlights ForceField's open and modular architecture, allowing complementary interception capabilities to be integrated for different operational requirements while maintaining a common Edge AI core.

"ForceField was designed from day one as an open and modular operational architecture, rather than a single product configuration," said Neri Zin, CEO of Axon Vision. "Different operational environments require different engagement capabilities. 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."

Ariel Alon, CEO of ParaZero Technologies, said the integration combines complementary technologies to address growing Counter-UAS security needs.

"The integration of DefendAir with ForceField brings together two highly complementary technologies to address one of today's fastest-growing security challenges," Alon said. "Together, we are expanding the range of operational environments that can benefit from advanced Counter-UAS capabilities, providing customers with an effective non-destructive interception option for protecting critical infrastructure, airports, energy facilities, homeland security assets and other sensitive sites."

According to Axon Vision, the ForceField family is built around a common Edge AI core and supports multiple operational capabilities through an open and modular architecture designed to integrate complementary sensors and effectors for a wider range of Counter-UAS missions.