By combining advanced detection, identification and mitigation technologies within a unified command-and-control (C2) architecture the company is addressing the rapidly evolving threat posed by unmanned aerial systems.
This milestone comes at a pivotal moment for Autonomous Guard, as it continues to expand its presence and strengthen strategic opportunities across the European, Asian and Israeli defense markets, where demand for advanced Counter-UAS capabilities is accelerating.
The NATO exercise held at Capu Midia near Romania's border with Ukraine, brought together representatives from 21 NATO states to evaluate approximately 30 leading defense companies presenting more than 200 technological solutions against drone threats, including coordinated swarm attacks.
"We knew our technology was strong, but the operational scenario presented during the exercise was exceptionally demanding" says Roy Riftin, CEO of Autonomous Guard.
"Our success in meeting that challenge demonstrated the system's operational maturity and its ability to perform in complex, real-world threat environments."
"The primary challenge of the trial was the detection and mitigation of diverse drone types and sizes, including fiber-optic-guided drones that emitted no radio frequency signals, making them particularly difficult to detect," says Roy Riftin.
SkyDome's Counter-UAS air defense architecture combines radar, electro-optical sensors, acoustic detection and advanced data fusion," explains Riftin
"By analyzing acoustic signatures and integrating data from multiple sensors, the system successfully detected and neutralized every target presented during the trials."
Skylock was selected for the final evaluation stage alongside only three other systems, all produced by leading international defense companies.
This milestone further strengthens Autonomous Guard's positioning as a potential future supplier to NATO member states.
A Complete Multi-Layered Defense Architecture
Autonomous Guard combines the capabilities of Skylock Systems and BeeSense to deliver a comprehensive, integrated security ecosystem.
Skylock Systems specializes in Counter-UAS detection, identification, tracking and mitigation, while BeeSense brings nearly three decades of operational experience in advanced electro-optical surveillance for border security and critical infrastructure protection.
Together, they enable customers to connect multi-layer threat detection, real-time surveillance, and operational response through a unified Command & Control platform.
The Group's capabilities are further reinforced by its European subsidiaries in Poland and Lithuania, providing local manufacturing, engineering, integration and customer support.
These operations enhance market flexibility, strengthen regional responsiveness and support the Group's ability to address international procurement requirements.
Skylock's portfolio is based on a modular architecture that can be adapted to diverse operational scenarios, threat environments and regulatory frameworks.
In addition to its SkyDome solution, Skylock offers a wide range of deployable Counter-UAS systems, including the Portable Dome - a rapidly deployable solution designed for maneuvering forces, military convoys and temporary installations.
The system delivers 360-degree situational awareness, with detection ranges of up to 15 kilometers.
Mitigation capabilities include both soft-kill and hard-kill technologies, enabling flexible and scalable responses to diverse drone threats.
- Electronic jamming
- Controlled RF Jamming
- GNSS spoofing
- Directed electronic attack
- Short-range laser interception
- Emerging interceptor-drone capabilities
This Multi-Layered approach enables customers to tailor their defense architecture according to mission requirements while maintaining scalability for future threats.
According to Riftin, the Counter-UAS industry is entering a new phase.
Commercial drones are no longer simple remote-controlled platforms; they have rapidly evolved into highly capable battlefield assets. At the same time, navigation methods are moving beyond traditional RF communications toward autonomous, sensor-based navigation and fiber-optic guidance, creating new challenges for conventional detection and mitigation systems.
"The real answer to future swarm attacks," says Riftin, "will ultimately involve autonomous Drone-vs-Drone interception capabilities.
We're investing heavily in technologies that will define the next generation of Counter-UAS operations."
Business Momentum on the Global Stage
By establishing local operations and strategic partnerships across multiple regions, Autonomous Guard has strengthened its position as a global supplier in key defense markets and is currently participating in major European procurement programs, including SAFE.
"Our technological leadership is translating into significant commercial momentum across international markets," says Riftin. "Customers are no longer looking for standalone products. They are seeking integrated, scalable solutions that can evolve alongside the threat."
The Group's international expansion continues across Asia and India where it signed a Memorandum of Understanding valued at approximately USD 1.9 million to supply advanced BeeSense surveillance solutions. In Israel, the company recently secured two new Ministry of Defense contracts worth a total of NIS 11.2 million for the procurement and long-term support of integrated sensing and surveillance systems.
"These milestones reflect a clear shift in customer priorities," concludes Riftin. "Defense organizations are moving away from isolated systems and toward integrated, scalable architectures that can adapt to evolving threats while delivering operational effectiveness from day one."
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