Axon Vision, an Israeli provider of AI-driven situational awareness solutions, announced on 1 December 2025 a strategic co-operation agreement with Leonardo DRS to pursue opportunities in advanced situational awareness, lethality and survivability, with a special emphasis on counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions in the US defence market.
The partnership is expected to address a critical demand for on-platform AI-driven capabilities that support force protection and platform modernisation. It positions both companies for expanded participation in large-scale programmes seeking proven, scalable solutions.
The co-operation between the companies leverages Leonardo DRS’ deep operational experience, advanced sensors and system integration capabilities along with Axon Vision’s AI-based perception and autonomy technologies. Together, the companies aim to deliver turnkey, next-generation combat systems that deliver low-latency, high-bandwidth sensor data management, enhance crew awareness and enable automated threat engagement, focusing on the C-UAS mission.
“This synergy underscores a shared commitment to enhancing mission effectiveness, protecting lives and delivering technological superiority on the modern battlefield,” Axon Vision stated.
The collaboration builds on an already-existing relationship between the two companies, which have jointly developed and demonstrated operational solutions embedding Axon Vision’s AI-based perception and automation capabilities into Leonardo DRS’ range of integrated multi-spectral, multi-function C-UAS mission packages, which include radar, electro-optical and infrared advanced sensors, rugged AI-ready processors, and both kinetic and non-kinetic effectors.
“We are excited to solidify our relationship with Axon by integrating advanced mission equipment packages with their AI-driven counter-UAS and smart [remote-control weapon station] capabilities,” Aaron Hankins, senior vice president and general manager of the Leonardo DRS Land Systems business unit, was quoted as saying in an Axon Vision press release. “It represents a decisive leap forward in manned and unmanned ground combat effectiveness. By combining real-time aerial threat detection, autonomous or man-on-the-loop engagement and enhanced situational awareness, this solution delivers unmatched lethality and operational superiority.”
“We are proud to partner with Leonardo DRS: a trusted and highly capable leader in the US defence industry,” added Ido Rozenberg, president, CTO and co-founder of Axon Vision. “This collaboration marks a significant step in bringing Axon Vision’s advanced AI solutions to the US defence market. Together, we are delivering a true powerhouse solution for combat vehicles, combining world-class sensing and integration with cutting-edge AI to enhance lethality, survivability, and overall battlefield dominance.”
