AI-Powered Shield: Axon Vision’s Drone Defense: Weapon of the Week

Spend any time on social media and it’s easy to find examples of Ukrainian drones inflicting damage on Russian troops and equipment. Less visible, however, are examples of counter-drone efforts. That’s why Axon Vision and its UAV counter-AI is the weapon of the week.

Axon Vision’s co-founder and CTO, Ido Rozenberg, sees the problem facing ground troops in modern combat very clearly when it comes to drone warfare.

“Loitering ammunition is basically a fixed wing or quadcopter drone used like a guided missile,” Rozenberg said. “They fly slow and low, meaning they’re under the radar dome. Most militaries have issues with this type of loitering ammunition.”

Companies didn’t build air defenses to defend against a threat as small as a shoebox. That’s where Axon Vision’s AI-based counter-defense systems come in. Using a suite of sensors, they automatically detect, track and classify targets to protect the battle space.

“So what we did, we built an optical radar using thermal images and cameras to pick up those drones when they’re close,” Rozenberg explained. “We’re in the domain of personal protection or tactical protection of counter UAVs, for maneuvering forces and armed vehicles.”

Rozenberg said Axon Vision’s tech is already in use in Israel. Troops can also fit their technology for use in any weapon station the end-user wants.

“Our system, called Edge RCWS, can connect to every remote weapon station,” he said. “It can be formed from an automated assault rifle up to a 120-millimeter main dive attack cannon.”

American military leadership is looking for this kind of innovation as it modernizes and prepares for future conflicts.

“We’ve been hearing for the past year that the US might be in active conflict soon,” Rozenberg noted. “They figure out that long-range programs are not sufficient for the next conflict. They’re saying, ‘If it’s working somewhere, bring it here, Americanize it, and we’ll put it on our systems.’”

Rozenberg emphasized that dealing with threats often involves split-second decisions. The company built its AI to provide the kind of detection, decision-making and action that gives operators an unfair advantage in the fight.

“Our technology is designed to give ground troops the upper hand in combat situations,” he said. “By integrating advanced AI and sensor systems, we can ensure that our forces are always one step ahead of the enemy.”

Axon Vision continues to innovate and adapt its technology to meet the evolving needs of modern warfare. With a focus on enhancing the capabilities of ground troops and providing robust counter-drone solutions, the company is at the forefront of defense technology.

As drone warfare becomes increasingly prevalent, the importance of effective countermeasures cannot be overstated. Axon Vision’s UAV counter-AI represents a significant advancement in this field, offering a reliable and efficient solution to a growing threat.

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