Israel’s Defense Ministry has awarded Autonomous Guard two new contracts worth about $3.5 million, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post.
These deals expand the deployment of drone detection and sensor systems as aerial threats continue to rise.
One contract, valued at roughly $2.3 million, was signed with the company’s subsidiary BeeSense for follow-on orders covering integrated sensor observation systems, including supply and maintenance.
A second deal supports additional systems for defensive units, strengthening surveillance coverage across operational areas.
Autonomous Guard operates through BeeSense, which focuses on multi-domain threat detection, and Skylock, which specializes in drone detection and counter-UAS technologies. These systems are designed to detect, classify, and track aerial threats in real time, helping security forces respond faster to low-flying drones and other emerging risks.
Counter-Drone Defense Boost
Israel has accelerated efforts to counter drones by expanding its layered air defense architecture, combining interception systems with emerging laser technologies.
In 2026, the Israel Defense Forces continue to rely on the Iron Dome system as a first line of defense against low-altitude threats, including drones.
The system uses radar and battle management software to track and intercept incoming threats selectively, forming a core part of Israel’s multi-layered defense network.
Alongside this, the Israel Ministry of Defense has pushed forward with the Iron Beam laser program, designed to intercept drones and other aerial threats at significantly lower cost per engagement. The system is intended to complement existing missile-based defenses and expand interception capacity.
By late 2025, Israel formally integrated Iron Beam into its operational air defense network, marking the first deployment of a high-energy laser system capable of neutralizing drones and other aerial threats in real-world conditions.
