Autonomous Guard expands Asian presence as regional drone threats accelerate

Israeli defense tech company Autonomous Guard has secured a $400,000 follow-up order for Skybeam counter-drone systems from an Asian security customer, likely a regional police force, amid rising drone threats in Asia. The deal includes detection, jamming, and interception systems, with delivery scheduled for Q4 2026. This follows an initial $200,000 purchase two months earlier and reflects growing demand for counter-UAS capabilities in the region.

Autonomous Guard, an Israeli defense tech company specializing in counter-drone and homeland security technologies, has secured a $400,000 follow-up order from an Asian security customer, believed to be a regional police force. The order, placed two months after an initial $200,000 purchase, includes Skybeam detection, jamming, and interception systems produced by its subsidiary Skylock Systems. Delivery is set for Q4 2026. The deal reflects growing demand for counter-UAS capabilities in Asia amid heightened drone threats from militant groups and geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea, Korean Peninsula, and Taiwan Strait. Autonomous Guard CEO Roi Riftin noted East Asia as a key target market, citing a recent $8 million MOU for surveillance systems that could expand to $20 million. The company also signed a $1.9 million MOU with an Indian security client in February. Israel's defense exports reached a record $14.8 billion in 2024, with Asia-Pacific accounting for 23%.