Rafael and SpearUAV Join Forces to Launch IRON WASP Counter-Drone Interceptor System
Israeli defense giant Rafael and AI-enabled encapsulated weapons system developer SpearUAV have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and market Iron Wasp, an advanced encapsulated UAS interceptor. Derived from SpearUAV's Viper I (Interceptor) platform, the system integrates directly onto ground combat vehicles, delivering organic, on-the-move aerial interception capability without reliance on fixed air-defense infrastructure.
Highlights
- Rafael and SpearUAV have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and market Iron Wasp, an encapsulated UAS interceptor system.
- Iron Wasp is derived from SpearUAV's Viper I (Interceptor) platform and integrates directly onto ground combat vehicles for mobile counter-drone operations.
- The system eliminates reliance on fixed air-defense infrastructure, enabling organic, on-the-move aerial interception for maneuver forces.
- The partnership combines Rafael's multi-domain defense experience and global market presence with SpearUAV's AI-driven encapsulated weapons technology.
- Iron Wasp represents a paradigm shift in C-UAS technology from static fixed-site defense to mobile, platform-integrated interception on the modern battlefield.
Global multi-domain defense technology provider Rafael and AI-driven encapsulated weapons system developer SpearUAV have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop and market their latest counter-drone solution: Iron Wasp.
System Overview
Iron Wasp is an advanced Encapsulated UAS Interceptor derived from SpearUAV's Viper I (Interceptor) platform. Its defining capability is direct integration onto ground combat platforms, giving maneuver forces organic, on-the-move aerial interception without dependence on traditional fixed air-defense infrastructure.
Partnership Background
Rafael brings decades of experience across multi-domain defense systems, extensive global market reach, and deep systems-integration expertise. SpearUAV contributes cutting-edge innovation in AI-powered encapsulated interceptor technology. Together, the two companies are combining their complementary strengths to accelerate Iron Wasp's development and international commercialization.
Strategic Significance
As drone threats on the modern battlefield continue to intensify, Iron Wasp represents a significant evolution in counter-UAS (C-UAS) technology—shifting the paradigm from static, fixed-site defense toward mobile, organically integrated interception. This approach substantially enhances ground forces' ability to respond in real time across complex operational environments.
Both companies have confirmed the partnership framework and will jointly advance Iron Wasp's technical development and global marketing efforts.
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