Israeli Firm Esh-Tech Unveils DroneLight Pulsed-Laser Anti-Drone System
On June 3, 2026, Israeli defense firm Esh-Tech announced DroneLight, a pulsed-laser counter-drone system debuting at Eurosatory in Paris. It neutralizes drones in 1-2 seconds using 4 kW power, costs 75% less than legacy systems, and handles up to 30 targets per minute against swarms. Mounted on standard vehicles with 1-km 360-degree coverage, it is suitable for urban operations. Customer evaluations are underway globally.
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DroneLight: Esh-Tech introduces new drone defense system
Israeli company Esh-Tech has announced the launch of DroneLight, a novel hard-kill anti-drone system based on pulsed laser technology. Designed for mobile and stationary ground forces, the system neutralizes drones within one to two seconds using short, high-intensity energy pulses, compared to over 15 seconds for conventional continuous wave lasers. It requires only 4 kilowatts of power, making it suitable for vehicle integration without heavy infrastructure. DroneLight achieves a combat rate of up to 30 neutralizations per minute, making it effective against drone swarms. It provides 360-degree coverage at ranges up to one kilometer, features automatic target tracking, and can be operated by a single person. The system is currently being tested by customers worldwide. Erez Riahi, Managing Director of Esh-Tech, stated the system is designed to improve operational effectiveness in drone defense.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikDroneLight: Esh-Tech Introduces New Pulsed Laser Drone Defense System
Israeli defense company Esh-Tech has announced the launch of DroneLight, a novel hard-kill anti-drone system based on pulsed laser technology. Designed for mobile and stationary ground forces, the system neutralizes drones within one to two seconds using short, high-intensity energy pulses that ablate target material. It requires only 4 kilowatts of power, significantly less than conventional continuous wave laser systems, enabling vehicle-mounted operation without heavy infrastructure. DroneLight achieves a combat rate of up to 5 Hertz (approximately 30 neutralizations per minute), making it particularly effective against drone swarms. The system provides 360-degree coverage at ranges up to one kilometer, features automatic target tracking, and can be operated by a single person. Its narrow field of view and minimal collateral damage risk make it suitable for urban environments. The system is currently being tested and evaluated by customers worldwide.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikDroneLight: Esh-Tech Introduces New Pulsed Laser Drone Defense System
Israeli defense company Esh-Tech has announced the launch of DroneLight, a novel hard-kill anti-drone system based on pulsed laser technology. Designed for mobile and stationary ground forces, the system neutralizes drones within one to two seconds using short, high-intensity energy pulses that ablate target material. It requires only 4 kilowatts of power, significantly less than conventional continuous wave laser systems, enabling vehicle-mounted operation without heavy infrastructure. DroneLight achieves a combat rate of up to 30 neutralizations per minute, making it particularly effective against drone swarms. The system provides 360-degree coverage at ranges up to one kilometer, features automatic target tracking, and can be operated by a single person. Its narrow field of view and minimal collateral damage risk make it suitable for urban environments. The system is currently being tested and evaluated by customers worldwide.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikIsraeli firm Esh-Tech claims new DroneLight laser cuts counter-drone costs by 75%
Israeli defense firm Esh-Tech announced on June 3, 2026, its DroneLight pulsed-laser counter-drone weapon system, set to debut at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris (June 15-19). The system operates on approximately 4 kW of power, neutralizes drones in 1-2 seconds, and can engage up to 30 targets per minute against swarms. Esh-Tech claims DroneLight costs about 25% of legacy continuous-wave laser systems, solving the power and infrastructure limitations that have kept directed-energy weapons from tactical ground units. The system mounts on standard military vehicles, has a 1-km defensive radius with 360-degree coverage, and features automatic target tracking. Its narrow field of view and lack of side lobes make it suitable for urban operations. The company says customer evaluations are already underway in multiple markets.
The Defence Blog – Military and Defense NewsIsraeli firm Esh-Tech claims new DroneLight laser cuts counter-drone costs by 75%
Israeli defense firm Esh-Tech announced DroneLight, a pulsed-laser counter-drone weapon system, on June 3, 2026, ahead of its debut at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris. The company claims the system can neutralize drone targets in one to two seconds using approximately 4 kW of power, significantly less than the 20 kW or more required by legacy continuous-wave laser systems. DroneLight is designed to mount on standard military vehicles, has a 1-kilometer defensive radius with 360-degree coverage, and can execute up to 30 neutralizations per minute against drone swarms. Esh-Tech says the system costs about 25 percent of comparable directed-energy systems, reducing costs by 75%. The system uses short, high-intensity pulses to ablate drone surfaces rather than sustained beams, and its narrow field of view and lack of side lobes make it suitable for urban operations. The system is already undergoing customer evaluations in multiple markets.
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