ParaZero Technologies Ltd. has conducted its first live demonstration of the DefendAir net launcher system in the United States, showcasing its capability to intercept fast incoming first-person view (FPV) drones.
The two-hour event took place in Tampa, Florida, following the company’s participation at SOF Week 2026. The live demonstration was held for a select group of hand-picked defense and security stakeholders, including Tier-1 international and U.S.-based defense integrators, European special forces, law enforcement representatives, and U.S.-based distributors. Throughout multiple scenarios, the system successfully intercepted all incoming threats, achieving a 100% success rate.
As an aerospace defense company pioneering smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned aerial systems industry, ParaZero designed the DefendAir system as a practical physical interception layer against hostile drones. The counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS) solution utilizes a patented, non-explosive mechanism to deploy a net that neutralizes targets. The platform is designed for versatile operational deployment across multiple configurations, including portable, vehicle-mounted, stationary, and autonomous drone-mounted applications. The demonstration aimed to provide direct exposure to these operational capabilities and support ongoing discussions regarding potential future procurement, integration, and deployment.
“This first live demonstration of DefendAir in the United States marks an important milestone for ParaZero,” said Ariel Alon, CEO of ParaZero. “The level of interest we received from defense integrators, distributors, and operational users reflects the growing need for practical counter-drone interception solutions. This was our first U.S. live demonstration, and we view it as an important step in introducing DefendAir to key stakeholders in the U.S. and international defense markets.”
