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Israeli Startup Skapion Develops Low-Cost System to Intercept Drone Swarms

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First reported by Mako · Jul 12, 2026

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Israeli startup Skapion is developing a mobile defense system to intercept hundreds of drones simultaneously at under $10,000 per target. Backed by $36 million in funding and working with the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the system aims to counter growing UAV swarm threats by 2027 through advanced detection and low-cost interceptors.

01Skapion raised $36 million to develop a low-cost drone swarm interception system.
02The system targets hundreds of UAVs simultaneously at under $10,000 per interception.
03Skapion collaborates with the Israeli Ministry of Defense and is entering live trials.
04The startup was founded by Pini Yungman, a key figure behind Iron Dome.
05The system addresses increasing drone swarm threats from Iran and proxies like Hezbollah.
06Skapion plans to produce 10,000 interceptors annually to meet wartime demands.

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