A Leonardo DRS launched a US$350,000 contract for the acquisition of the Israeli company’s new artificial intelligence-based anti-drone system Axon Vision.
In a press release published by the website Defence Bloga Axon said the contract covers an initial batch of systems capable of end-to-end detection, classification, tracking and interception of aerial threats.
A Axon Vision noted that the contract is based on a cooperation agreement the two companies signed in late 2025. The systems are expected to undergo operational assessments and live exercises soon by United States security forces.
The company said the tests will demonstrate modularity, flexibility and compatibility with standard US military integration interfaces. “We are proud to deepen our collaboration with Leonardo DRS through this new order,” said Sinyy does you think.CEO yes Axon Vision.
“The new C-UAS systems from Axon Vision represent the next step in providing modular, AI-enabled solutions tailored to evolving operational needs. We look forward to supporting key U.S. stakeholders with advanced capabilities for detecting and responding to aerial threats.”
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According to the company, the equipment is designed to deal with fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and low-altitude threats that require immediate response, such as small quadcopters or improvised aerial platforms.
The system features AI-powered processing flows to reduce operator workload and support autonomous decision cycles.
Its modular design further allows the system to integrate with multiple types of sensors and existing counterdrone infrastructure used by U.S. agencies.
“The US market is a key strategic focus for Axon Visionand we hope that 2026 will be a year of implementation and growth”, said Ido Rozenbergpresident, CTO and co-founder of Axon Vision.
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