Israeli defense-tech company ParaZero Technologies has received its first order for its DefendAir counter-drone system from a US federal government entity, marking the company’s first sale of the system to a US government customer.
The order includes DefendAir net launchers, Net Pods, and on-site operator training by ParaZero personnel, the company announced Tuesday.
The Kfar Saba-based company said the deal reflects growing demand among governments and security organizations for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) that can provide a physical interception capability against small drones, particularly around sensitive sites and populated areas.
ParaZero’s DefendAir system incorporates patented net-launching technology. The Net pods are engineered by the company for integration across various platforms to deliver precise and effective neutralization of hostile drones.
The technology, which integrates sensors, real‑time monitoring, and automated deployment mechanisms, became a regulatory enabler for commercial drone operators seeking approval for flights over people, as well as other high‑risk operations.
These systems rely on autonomous guidance and net‑based interception rather than kinetic or explosive methods, making them suitable for urban environments, airports, and sensitive facilities where traditional counter‑drone solutions pose unacceptable risks.
The manually operated DefendAir configuration acts as a final layer of defense by allowing security personnel to physically intercept a hostile drone immediately.
The C-UAS system can be operated by individual operators and mobile forces protecting strategic sites.
Tech and training
ParaZero will also provide hands-on training to the US government operators, covering system familiarization, deployment, and practical use. The company said the training component reflects its broader approach to C-UAS, which it describes as providing an operational capability rather than just selling interception hardware.
“Counter-UAS capability is not created when a box arrives. It is created when trained operators can deploy the system confidently and act when seconds matter,” ParaZero CEO Ariel Alon said in a statement released by the company.
“Our approach extends beyond supplying launchers and Net Pods. DefendAir is designed to provide customers with an operational capability supported by training and hands-on preparation. We believe this approach is increasingly important as Counter-UAS solutions move from evaluation to real-world deployment,” he added.
The US order comes as small drones have increasingly become a security concern beyond the battlefield, with government facilities, critical infrastructure, public spaces, and other sensitive locations facing growing exposure to unauthorized or hostile unmanned aircraft.
ParaZero says it has seen growing interest in DefendAir from defense forces, government organizations, security agencies, and defense companies across several international markets.
Earlier this month, the company announced that it received an initial order for its DefendAir Net Pods from a Tier-1 European defense manufacturer.
Alon said that the initial order from the manufacturers points to the fact that there is a growing recognition for net-based interceptors.
“For ParaZero, we believe that integration with established defense manufacturers has the potential to expand the reach of DefendAir beyond individual products and into larger platforms and programs. Each successful integration strengthens our position as an enabling technology provider to the global Counter-UAS market and creates a foundation for broader commercial opportunities as these systems advance,” Alon said.