The trial, held in Israel, featured a stationary turret that launches nets in all directions to intercept drones.
By Shula Rosen
Israeli defense company ParaZero Technologies said Monday it had successfully tested a new version of its drone defense system, a step aimed at strengthening protection against the growing threat of hostile drones.
The trial, held in Israel, featured a stationary turret that launches nets in all directions to intercept drones.
Linked with an optical detection and tracking system, the launcher works autonomously — from spotting an incoming aircraft to neutralizing it.
The company said the new design can deploy a larger net, giving wider coverage and better performance against faster and heavier drones.
ParaZero, which trades on Nasdaq under the ticker PRZO, said the system is meant to protect critical sites such as government facilities and infrastructure.
It builds on the company’s existing portable net gun and is part of what executives describe as a layered defense approach.
“This successful trial demonstrates the agility of our engineering teams and our strategic commitment to building an integrated, layered defense ecosystem,” CEO Ariel Alon said in a press release.
The announcement comes as the global anti-drone market is expanding rapidly.
Industry research cited by ParaZero valued the market at $2.4 billion in 2024 and projects it will quadruple to more than $12 billion by 2032.
ParaZero itself has been growing quickly. The company reported revenue growth of over 50% in the past year and says it has more cash than debt, leaving it in a strong position to continue development. Its stock has jumped more than 230% over the past 12 months, though analysts note it may be trading above fair value.
With drones increasingly used in conflicts and security incidents, ParaZero is positioning its DefendAir system as a tool that can keep pace with the threat. The company’s latest trial suggests it is pushing to move beyond portable systems toward broader, site-wide protection.
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