Avnon Group

What Avnon Group does

Avnon Group is an Israeli defence and homeland security (HLS) holding company founded in 1989 by former Navy SEAL Tomer Avnon, operating through ten wholly-owned subsidiaries that form an integrated technology ecosystem. The group's core technology companies are Skylock (multi-layered counter-UAS systems for drone detection, tracking, and neutralisation), iSTAR (VTOL unmanned aerial systems manufactured from advanced composites), Beesense (multi-sensor and radar-based surveillance systems for land, air, and maritime domains), Comparts (composite materials manufacturing for aerospace and defence), and TAR Ideal Concepts (system integration and turnkey HLS project delivery). Complementary group entities include ISDEF (Israel's largest annual defence exhibition), HIVE2040 (a Tel Aviv Stock Exchange-listed VC fund for public safety technologies), MyDefence (lightweight counter-drone solutions), DST Control (gyro-stabilised gimbals), and Autonomous Guard (autonomous perimeter security).

The group serves governments, ministries of defence, homeland security agencies, law enforcement, special units, and defence system integrators across more than 80 countries. Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise sales of integrated defence and HLS solutions (hardware), supplemented by system integration and managed services. Pricing is custom-negotiated per project through formal government tenders and multi-year contracts, with no standard pricing tiers disclosed. The group reports approximately 150 employees (with 25% in R&D roles) and a stated top-five position in the global counter-UAS market with roughly 10% share.

Avnon operates from headquarters in Kfar Saba, Israel, with engineering operations in Vilnius, Lithuania (Beesense EU) and manufacturing in Knysna, South Africa (ALTI UAS). Customers include Israeli defence primes (IAI, Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems) for composite materials, and the City of Eilat for Viisights AI-powered behavioural analytics integrated with over 300 surveillance cameras. The advisory board includes former Mossad Director Tamir Pardo and former Israel Police Commissioner Yohanan Danino, reinforcing access to Israeli defence establishment networks.

Name

Avnon Group

Legal name

Avnon Group

Website

https://avnongroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Avnon Group is an Israeli defence and homeland security holding company operating ten subsidiaries that deliver integrated C-UAS, VTOL UAS, multi-sensor surveillance, composite materials, and turnkey HLS system integration solutions to governments, ministries of defence, and security agencies across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defence and Homeland Security Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC), VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC), Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)

Keywords

• Counter-drone systems
• Unmanned aircraft platforms
• Multi-sensor surveillance
• Composite materials manufacturing
• Defence technology integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Petah Tiqva

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defence and HLS Systems Sales: Sale of integrated defence and homeland security solutions including C-UAS systems, UAV platforms, multi-sensor surveillance systems, and composite material products to government agencies, ministries of defence, and law enforcement organisations globally.
2. System Integration and Turnkey Solutions: Custom system integration services combining multiple technologies and third-party components into comprehensive security solutions tailored to specific operational requirements of governments and defence organisations.
3. Technology Integration Services: R&D and technology integration projects creating unique solutions for the group and global clients, including aircraft modernisation programs, border protection systems, and maritime security solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Avnon Group designs, manufactures, and integrates defence and homeland security technologies including multi-layered counter-UAS systems (Skylock), VTOL unmanned aerial platforms (iSTAR), multi-sensor surveillance systems (Beesense), composite materials (Comparts), and turnkey technology integration services (TAR Ideal Concepts). The group delivers mission-ready solutions to governments, ministries of defence, homeland security agencies, law enforcement, and system integrators across air, land, and maritime domains in more than 80 countries.

Product overview

Avnon Group is a platform-based portfolio of eight specialized defence and homeland security companies offering integrated solutions across air, land, and maritime domains. The four core technology products—Skylock (multi-layered C-UAS counter-drone systems), iSTAR (VTOL UAS platforms), Beesense (multi-sensor surveillance systems), and Comparts (composite materials manufacturing)—are complemented by TAR Ideal Concepts for technology integration services, creating a unified ecosystem where these products interlock to deliver comprehensive security solutions. Additional group companies include ISDEF (defence exhibition), HIVE2040 (VC fund for dual-use technologies), and Autonomous Guard (autonomous security). The group operates across more than 80 countries with 150 employees and 25% R&D engineers, combining in-house technologies with access to leading industry partners to deliver mission-ready solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skylock Multi-Layered C-UAS Systems Modular multi-layered counter-UAS (drone detection, tracking, verification, and neutralisation) systems for airports, critical infrastructure, military bases, and national events. Provides up to 20km range protection with simultaneous detection of up to 200 drones and unlimited neutralisation capability. Available in fixed, mobile, and expeditionary configurations.
• iSTAR VTOL UAS Platforms Next-generation vertical take-off and landing unmanned aircraft systems manufactured from advanced composite materials. The Reach VTOL UAV delivers up to 15 hours continuous flight, up to 150km range, and can be assembled by two persons in under 20 minutes. Designed for intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance across HLS, defence, and civil applications.
• Beesense Multi-Sensor Systems Advanced multi-sensor and radar-based integrated systems for land, air, and maritime surveillance and reconnaissance. Combines radar, EO/IR cameras, thermal imaging, acoustic sensors, and seismic detectors with sensor fusion, AI-based analytics, machine learning, and 360-degree coverage for homeland security and defence applications. Includes detection of underground tunnelling and hidden activities for border and perimeter security.
• Comparts Composite Materials Manufacturing Full-service composite materials manufacturer engineering, analysing, designing, developing, and fabricating composite structures for aerospace, transportation, defence, communication, medical, and civilian applications. Provides turnkey solutions from build-to-print through production prototypes and moulds. Supplies major Israeli defence primes including IAI, Elbit Systems, and Rafael.
• TAR Ideal Concepts Technology Integration Services Technology integration and R&D services delivering customised solutions that mitigate threats from air, land, and sea. Combines in-house group technologies with access to leading industry partners and vendors to deliver turnkey projects. Specialises in border and perimeter security, critical infrastructure protection, maritime security, EOD/IED, K9, CBRNe, and HLS projects for governments and defence clients.
• MyDefence Counter-Drone Solutions Lightweight, ruggedised counter-drone solutions for forces requiring portable UAS threat detection and defeat capabilities.
• DST Control Gyro-Stabilised Gimbal Systems Gyro-stabilised gimbal systems with electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) capabilities and thermal imagers for precision target tracking and identification across HLS and defence platforms.
• Autonomous Guard Autonomous Security Solutions Autonomous guard and surveillance systems for perimeter and critical infrastructure protection, using AI-driven autonomous ground vehicles and robotic platforms for reconnaissance, surveillance, resupply, and combat tasks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20 km range protection against drone threats
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ViisightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI video analytics company developing advanced behavioural recognition systems for real-time video intelligence. First company to receive investment from HIVE2040 VC fund. Technology deployed in city of Eilat for smart city security and 'City Without Violence' program.
• CytekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership between Cytek and TAR Ideal Concepts for state and critical infrastructure cybersecurity solutions. Collaboration on cybersecurity technology integration for government and HLS clients.
• ISDEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsrael's largest annual defence, homeland security and cyber exhibition and member of Avnon Group. Coordinates and organises Israeli pavilion at international events including Bahrain International Airshow, fostering ties between Israeli defence companies and Gulf region markets.
• Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIAI is one of Comparts' leading customers for composite material structures and components in aerospace applications. Relationship demonstrates Comparts' capability to serve major Israeli defence primes.
• Elbit SystemsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElbit Systems is a key customer for Comparts' composite materials used in UAS platforms and defence equipment manufacturing.
• Rafael Advanced Defense SystemsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRafael is a significant customer for Comparts' composite materials supplier relationship in Israeli defence manufacturing sector.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Fortem Technologies: US-based C-UAS vendor combining radar detection with autonomous SkyDome interceptor drones, comparable to Avnon's integrated detect-and-neutralise C-UAS architecture.
• Dedrone: Multi-layer C-UAS detection and airspace security platform serving airports, critical infrastructure, and defence — a direct functional peer to Skylock's multi-layered approach.
• D-Fend Solutions: Israeli-based C-UAS specialist focused on radio-frequency cyber takeover of drones, directly overlapping with Skylock's counter-UAS mission and sharing Israel's defence ecosystem.
• DroneShield: Australia-listed pure-play C-UAS vendor, frequently cited alongside Avnon/Skylock in the top-five C-UAS vendor cohort with comparable counter-drone product portfolio across detection and defeat.
• SRC: US-based C-UAS and counter-electronics vendor co-listed with Avnon/Skylock in the top-five C-UAS cohort, serving military and homeland security with overlapping defeat capabilities.
• Blighter Surveillance Systems: UK-based counter-UAS radar and electronic-scanning radar provider co-listed as a top-five C-UAS peer alongside Skylock, targeting defence and critical infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Israeli defence prime that is an Avnon customer and a competing developer of C-UAS (Drone Dome) and air-defence systems, addressing the same procurement customer base as Avnon.
• Elbit Systems: Tier-1 Israeli defence prime that is both an Avnon customer (via Comparts and iSTAR) and a competing UAS/sensor vendor; broad portfolio including EW, UAS, and HLS with significant overlap in iSTAR's domain.

Emerging players

• Liteye Systems: US counter-UAS and rugged display/sensor provider with overlapping detection and defeat offerings relevant to Skylock's defence and critical-infrastructure use cases.
• Department 13: Counter-drone software and RF-defeat specialist with comparable mission set to Skylock, particularly around protocol manipulation and soft-kill mitigation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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