The unnamed startup says it is developing a mobile system capable of intercepting hundreds of attacking drones simultaneously, at under $10,000 per target. The team includes veterans of Iron Dome, David's Sling, Rafael, XTEND, and IDF special operations, according to Jewish Breaking News.
An Israeli defense startup has raised $36 million to build a mobile system designed to neutralize large drone swarms, the company announced Friday. The system aims to close a gap in current air defense by handling simultaneous attacks at a low cost per interception. The team draws on experience from Israel's top defense programs and elite units. The development comes amid broader Israeli efforts to counter the drone threat: the IDF has integrated the Iron Beam laser into Iron Dome (as The Zioneer reported on July 5) and is establishing a dedicated robotics and drone corps, as Chief of Staff Zamir announced on June 29. The startup's approach represents a private-sector complement to those official initiatives.
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