MaXon is building an autonomous air defense system designed to counter mass Shahed-type drone attacks, where today’s manual FPV intercept model does not scale. Their detect-to-defeat stack pairs a proprietary high-speed interceptor (Eichel) with integrated detection, targeting, and guidance software built to function in GPS-denied, EW-heavy conditions. The goal is to shift interception from pilot workload to software execution. In MaXon’s current workflow, the system is designed to compress an intercept into a tight sequence of actions: launch, target selection, and engagement confirmation. This enables a remote command post to dispatch multiple interceptors against multiple targets in parallel. 

MaXon combines battlefield traction with a clear path to autonomy at scale. The team reports 16 km proven detection with its DTU (Detection & Tracking Unit), multiple real-target contacts in automatic guidance mode, and active collaboration with multiple combat units. They position MaXon System V1 as commercially ready with first sales targeted for early 2026, while last-mile terminal guidance progresses through testing.  Their roadmap is shaped by the constraint that matters most: high-volume defense. That includes multi-interceptor control, remote command-center operations, and all-weather terminal guidance, including FMCW radar integration work already underway with a large EU automotive partner.