Israel orders hundreds of radar systems designed to detect fiber-optic drones
Magos’ AI-powered system aims to improve detection, classification, and battlefield awareness.
An Israeli defense technology company has secured a contract worth approximately NIS 21 million ($7 million) to supply hundreds of advanced radar systems to Israel’s Ministry of Defense. Magos Systems did not identify the customer, but sources confirmed it is the Ministry of Defense.
Magos said on Monday that the deal follows the international launch of a new radar platform developed over the past two years, designed to provide early detection and early warning capabilities against a broad range of threats, including fiber-optic-guided drones and other complex aerial and ground-based systems.
The contract comes as militaries worldwide are confronting the growing operational reality of drone warfare. Once considered a future threat, drones are now widely used across multiple combat arenas for attacks, reconnaissance, and fire direction, often shaping battlefield outcomes and public perception. Israel has faced a significant challenge over recent months in countering Hezbollah’s fiber-optic-guided drones from Lebanon.
According to Magos, the new system has undergone extensive evaluations by multiple customers in Israel and internationally, demonstrating strong performance metrics compared with competing systems, including some that are significantly more expensive.
Magos said the system is currently being rolled out internationally.
Magos said it has deployed thousands of radar systems across more than 70 countries, serving defense installations, government sites, and critical infrastructure. Its systems are also used in sectors including energy, ports, data centers, logistics hubs, and residential communities.
The company was founded in 2010 by Aviel Kisliansky and Amit Isseroff and is backed by Afcon Group and Johnson Controls as strategic investors.
