Israel’s Ministry of Defense Orders Hundreds of Magos Drone-Detection Radars for Lebanese Border

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a NIS 21 million contract with Magos Systems to supply “hundreds” of advanced radar units. The systems will be installed along the Lebanese border to enhance detection and early warning against Hezbollah’s fiber-optic-guided drones and other aerial or ground threats.

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In recent months, Hezbollah has employed fiber-optic-guided drones from Lebanon, turning a previously theoretical risk into an operational challenge for Israeli ground forces. The contract arrives amid a broader global shift, as militaries confront the expanding role of drones in combat, intelligence gathering, and fire-direction.

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Magos Systems, founded in 2010, develops radar solutions that combine MIMO beamforming hardware with MASS AI software. The company’s leadership includes CEO Aviel Kisliansky and Vice-President of R&D Amit Iseroff. Major investors are the Afcon Group and Johnson Controls. The purchasing entity is the Israeli Ministry of Defense, though the ministry has not issued a public comment.

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• Value: NIS 21 million (? US $7 million)

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• Quantity: “Hundreds” of radar units (exact number undisclosed)

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• Geographic focus: Lebanese border area

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• Magos footprint: Systems deployed in more than 70 countries, with thousands of units installed worldwide across defense installations, critical infrastructure, energy facilities, ports, data centers, logistics hubs, and residential communities.

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Magos described the deal as a follow-up to the international launch of a new radar platform developed over the past two years. The company emphasized the system’s ability to provide early detection of a broad spectrum of threats, including fiber-optic drones, while maintaining low false-alarm rates in adverse weather. The Ministry of Defense has not responded to inquiries about the contract.

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Magos did not name the customer in its announcement; however, multiple sources confirm the buyer as the Ministry of Defense. No official statement from the ministry has been released, leaving the precise number of units and the timeline for full deployment unspecified.

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• “The radar system provides a response in the detection and early warning for ground forces against drones, including fiber-optic guided drones, as well as complex air and ground threats.” — Magos Systems press release

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• “The drone threat was until recently seen as a future challenge, but as is evident from the fighting in recent months against Hezbollah, it has become a tangible operational reality in recent months.” — Magos Systems press release

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• “Magos said on Monday that the deal follows the international launch of a new radar platform developed over the past two years, designed to provide early detection and early warning capabilities against a broad range of threats, including fiber-optic-guided drones and other complex aerial and ground-based systems.” — Calcalist Tech report

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• “According to Magos, the new system has undergone extensive evaluations by multiple customers in Israel and internationally, demonstrating strong performance metrics compared with competing systems, including some that are significantly more expensive.” — Calcalist Tech report

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The radar units are slated for phased deployment along the Lebanese frontier, where they will augment existing perimeter defenses. Magos also announced plans to expand its commercial operations into India in the near future, indicating a broader growth trajectory beyond the current defense contract.

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