The American company JFB Construction Holdings, the Israeli defense startup XTEND, and the Israeli company ParaZero Technologies have joined forces to create an innovative drone interception system. The goal of their collaboration is to develop autonomous drones with artificial intelligence capable of effectively neutralizing hostile UAVs using specialized nets.
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Innovative DefendAir Technology and Scorpio 1000 Drones
The DefendAir system, developed by ParaZero, utilizes a net-launching mechanism to capture drones in mid-air. This system is planned to be integrated into the modular Scorpio 1000 drones from XTEND. With artificial intelligence and autonomous features, these UAVs will track and intercept hostile drones with minimal human involvement.
It is expected that the new solutions will be particularly effective in urban environments, as the use of nets minimizes the risk of debris formation or accidental damage during interception. This will enable safer use of the technology in densely populated areas.
Partners’ Vision for the Future of Defense Technologies
“This partnership allows us to offer military forces an integrated, autonomous defense solution for safe and effective drone interception both on the battlefield and in urban settings,” said Ariel Alon, CEO of ParaZero.
Aviv Shapiro, CEO of XTEND, emphasized the growing role of artificial intelligence in military operations. According to him, modern warfare is becoming increasingly complex, and the need for flexible and scalable AI-based solutions is only intensifying. He also noted that collaboration with ParaZero accelerates the development of autonomous systems that have the potential to interact in aerial, ground, and maritime domains. This will enable high speed, accuracy, and adaptability during real-time combat operations, as well as ensure effective human-machine interaction in the face of constantly changing threats.
According to industry experts, Scorpio 1000 drones equipped with DefendAir systems could provide a significant advantage for defense forces, especially in the fight against FPV drones. The use of such technology ensures safe interception of UAVs and reduces the likelihood of unintentional harm to civilian infrastructure.