ParaZero Technologies has partnered with XTEND to integrate its DefendAir net-launching system onto the Scorpio 1000 tactical drone platform, enabling the fully autonomous interception of hostile UAS.
The collaborative system combines XTEND’s agile, high-payload drone platform with ParaZero’s kinetic net capture technology. This configuration is designed to track, pursue, and capture target drones at high speeds in complex environments, minimizing collateral damage during defensive operations. By merging these capabilities, the two aerospace and defense firms aim to deliver advanced counter-UAS solutions to global military and homeland security organizations.
Ariel Alon, ParaZero CEO, said, “We are proud to partner with XTEND, a leader whose drones are proven in real-world operations. We believe that this combination strengthens our position as providers of advanced defense solutions and offers military users more effective and safer interception capabilities against drone threats.”
The integrated platform utilizes AI-based autonomy to navigate contested spaces, reflecting a broader industry shift toward automated tactical defense. The companies plan to continue developing and demonstrating the joint solution to meet the evolving demands of multi-domain security environments.
Aviv Shapira, CEO of XTEND, said, “As warfare becomes increasingly complex and multi-domain, the need for agile, scalable solutions that leverage AI-driven autonomy will only grow. This partnership with ParaZero accelerates our vision of a future where autonomous systems collaborate seamlessly across air, ground, and maritime domains, offering unprecedented speed, precision, and adaptability in real-time operations. Together, we are shaping the future of defense, where human-machine teaming delivers superior outcomes in the face of ever-evolving threats.”
