TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli defense technology company Axon Vision has officially launched ForceField, a new artificial intelligence-powered counter-drone system designed to protect maneuvering military forces, tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground units from the growing threat of first-person-view (FPV) drones.
The company said ForceField has been developed specifically to counter fiber-optic-controlled FPV drones, a type of drone that cannot be neutralized using conventional electronic warfare systems because it does not rely on radio-frequency communications.
Designed to Counter Fiber-Optic FPV Drones
FPV drones have become an increasingly common threat on modern battlefields because they allow operators wearing video goggles to guide small drones directly onto targets with high precision. Their relatively low cost and ability to damage expensive military equipment have made them a significant concern for armed forces.
A newer generation of FPV drones uses fiber-optic cables instead of wireless radio links to communicate with the operator. Since these drones do not transmit radio signals, traditional electronic warfare jammers cannot disrupt their control systems. This has created a need for new defensive technologies capable of detecting and defeating such threats without relying on electronic jamming.
ForceField was developed to address this operational challenge.
AI-Based Detect, Understand and Respond Process
ForceField is built around Axon Vision's EDGE AI technology, which the company has developed over several years through programs with Israel's Ministry of Defense.
The system follows a three-stage operational process:
Detect: Passive sensors continuously search for incoming drone threats during both day and night without emitting radar or other active signals that could reveal the location of friendly forces.
Understand: Artificial intelligence analyzes and classifies detected objects in real time to determine whether they pose a threat.
Respond: The system operates under a Man-on-the-Loop framework, where AI assists with detection and targeting while a human operator retains final authority to approve or stop weapon engagement.
Uses Standard Military Ammunition
Instead of relying on electronic jamming or laser weapons, ForceField defeats incoming drones using an integrated kinetic response, firing physical projectiles to intercept the target.
The system is designed to use standard weapons and ammunition already available in military inventories, eliminating the need for specialized interceptors. This approach helps reduce procurement costs and simplifies logistics by allowing armed forces to use existing ammunition supplies.
ForceField functions as a self-contained protective system that can be installed on existing armored vehicles without extensive modifications to onboard electronics. It also operates independently without requiring continuous communication with command centers or external radar networks.
Successfully Tested in Live-Fire Trials
ForceField completed development following a series of live-fire trials conducted under operationally representative conditions. During the testing, the system successfully detected, tracked and intercepted actual FPV drone targets in real time.
In addition to offering ForceField as a complete counter-drone solution, Axon Vision is also making its modular EDGE AI and detection technology available for integration into existing remote weapon stations and defense platforms developed by other manufacturers.
Company Expanding International Presence
Founded in 2017 by veterans of elite Israeli military technology units, Axon Vision previously raised approximately $26 million through its initial public offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to support international expansion.
The company is currently conducting evaluations of ForceField with customers in Israel and international markets.
Its international expansion follows a strategic cooperation agreement signed with Leonardo DRS in late 2025 to introduce AI-enabled counter-drone technologies to the U.S. market. Under that partnership, Leonardo DRS placed a $350,000 order in January 2026 for demonstrator systems that are currently undergoing evaluation by U.S. defense and homeland security agencies.
Earlier this year, Axon Vision also announced that its EDGE ClearSky drone detection system successfully completed operational evaluations with an unnamed defense force.
ForceField expands the company's portfolio of AI-based defense technologies as militaries seek new methods to counter increasingly capable FPV drone threats, including fiber-optic-controlled systems that cannot be defeated using conventional electronic warfare.
Source : unmannedairspace
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