Axon Vision ForceField

History

Axon Vision ForceField is an Israeli counter-uncrewed aerial system designed to protect maneuvering forces, military vehicles, and operational positions from FPV drones and other low-altitude aerial threats. The system combines passive detection, embedded artificial intelligence, operator-supervised engagement, and a kinetic response in one compact architecture.

ForceField was developed particularly for threats that may be difficult or impossible to defeat with conventional electronic warfare, including fiber-optic-controlled FPV drones. Axon Vision states that the system can detect threats during the day and at night without emitting signals that could reveal the position of the protected force.

The system was publicly introduced in July 2026 after development and a series of live-fire trials in operationally representative scenarios. According to EDR Magazine, the trials included interception of FPV drone targets and demonstrated real-time detection, tracking, and neutralization.

Development and testing

ForceField is based on Axon Vision EDGE AI technologies developed and matured over several years through programs involving the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The company organized the system around a detect, understand, and respond sequence. Passive sensors detect an approaching aerial threat, embedded AI analyzes and tracks it, and the system supports engagement while retaining human authority over weapon use.

The design was intended to reduce dependence on separately integrated detection, processing, and engagement systems. Axon Vision also developed ForceField to operate without continuous communications or reliance on external detection assets. This allows the system to function as a self-contained protection solution on moving platforms or at fixed operational positions.

Reports describing the July 2026 unveiling state that development had been completed following live-fire testing against FPV drone targets. Mezha Defense also reported that the complete configuration had not been publicly detailed, while confirming that Axon Vision intended to offer either the full system or its detection and EDGE AI layer for integration with other weapon systems.

First order

In September 2026, Axon Vision announced its first order for ForceField from an undisclosed Israeli defense organization. The contract was valued at up to approximately 15 million Israeli shekels, including an initial delivery worth about 6 million shekels and options worth a further 9 million shekels. Army Technology reported that deliveries were scheduled over the following 12 months.

The order followed the system's unveiling and live-fire demonstration. Defence Blog described ForceField as a turreted counter-drone solution intended to protect tanks, armored vehicles, and troops on the move. The publicly available material does not identify the exact weapon or detailed sensor configuration used in the ordered systems.

Design

Detection and artificial intelligence

ForceField uses passive threat detection combined with Axon Vision EDGE AI processing. The passive approach is intended to detect aerial threats without transmitting signals that could expose the protected unit's location. The system is described as capable of operating during both day and night.

Embedded AI supports threat identification, tracking, analysis, and engagement decisions. The architecture uses operator supervision described by Axon Vision as Man-on-the-Loop control. The available sources state that a human retains authority over the use of weapons while the software performs detection, classification, tracking, and decision support.

Engagement system

ForceField uses an integrated kinetic response rather than relying only on electronic warfare. Axon Vision states that the system can use standard weapons and ammunition, avoiding the requirement for dedicated interceptor munitions and a separate specialized logistics chain. The exact weapon type and ammunition configuration have not been publicly specified in the supplied material.

This kinetic approach is especially relevant to fiber-optic-controlled FPV drones. Such drones maintain their control link through a physical fiber rather than a conventional radio connection, making radio-frequency jamming ineffective against the command link itself.

Platform integration

The system is designed for rapid installation on existing military platforms without deep integration into their core systems. Axon Vision describes the architecture as modular. Customers may obtain the complete ForceField system or use its passive detection and EDGE AI layer as a component integrated with an existing weapon system.

ForceField can operate without continuous external communications or a separate external detection network. This configuration is intended to shorten the sequence from detecting an incoming threat to supporting its engagement.

Program status

By September 2026, ForceField had progressed from development and live-fire validation to its first confirmed commercial order. The undisclosed Israeli defense customer ordered an initial batch worth approximately 6 million shekels, with options that could raise the contract value to approximately 15 million shekels.

Axon Vision was also conducting evaluation activities with customers and strategic partners in Israel and international markets. The company identified cooperation with Leonardo DRS as part of its effort to advance related solutions in the United States. These evaluation and marketing activities do not establish additional ForceField operators.

Variants

• ForceField complete system: Integrated counter-UAS configuration combining passive detection, EDGE AI threat analysis, operator-supervised engagement, and a kinetic response.
• Detection and EDGE AI layer: Modular configuration intended for integration with existing weapon systems and platforms rather than delivery as the complete ForceField solution.

Operators

• Israeli defense organization: Undisclosed customer that placed the first ForceField order in September 2026. The initial delivery was valued at approximately 6 million shekels, with options increasing the potential total to approximately 15 million shekels. Deliveries were scheduled over the following 12 months.

Specifications (ForceField)

General characteristics

• Type: Counter-uncrewed aerial system.
• Primary role: Protection of maneuvering forces, vehicles, and operational positions against FPV drones and other aerial threats.
• Detection: Passive threat detection.
• Operating conditions: Day and night detection.
• Processing: Embedded Axon Vision EDGE AI.
• Control: AI-assisted engagement with human operator supervision.
• External communications: Continuous communications are not required for independent operation.
• External detection systems: Not required for independent operation.
• Platform integration: Designed for rapid installation on existing platforms without deep integration into core platform systems.

Engagement

• Response type: Integrated kinetic response.
• Weapons: Designed to use standard weapons; the specific weapon type has not been disclosed in the supplied material.
• Ammunition: Standard ammunition; the specific caliber and ammunition type have not been disclosed.
• Target types: FPV drones and other aerial threats, including fiber-optic-controlled FPV drones that cannot be defeated through conventional radio-frequency jamming of their control link.