{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"42354","rtpr_id":"nGNXbgwGnP","ticker":"PRZO","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["PRZO"],"title":"ParaZero Conducts First U.S. Live Demonstration of DefendAir Net Launcher Following the Company’s SOF Week Exhibition 2026","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-05-21T13:12:00.138Z","article_body":"Live DefendAir’s demonstration in Tampa, Florida showcased ability to\nintercept fast incoming FPV drones, achieving a 100% success rate at multiple\nscenarios\n\nKfar Saba, Israel, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ParaZero Technologies Ltd.\n(Nasdaq: PRZO) (“ParaZero” or the “Company”), an aerospace defense\ncompany pioneering smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and\nunmanned aerial systems industry, today announced that it conducted its first\nlive demonstration in the United States of the Company’s DefendAir net\nlauncher system, following its participation at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa,\nFlorida.\n\nThe demonstration was held for a select group of hand-picked defense and\nsecurity stakeholders, including Tier-1 international and U.S.-based defense\nintegrators, European special forces and law enforcement representatives, and\nU.S.-based distributors.\n\nDuring the two-hour demonstration, ParaZero’s DefendAir system successfully\nintercepted multiple fast incoming FPV drone threats, achieving a 100% success\nrate throughout the demonstration. The event was designed to provide\nparticipants with a direct introduction to DefendAir’s operational\ncapabilities and to support discussions regarding potential future\nprocurement, integration, and deployment of DefendAir portable platforms and\nadvanced autonomous applications.\n\nDefendAir is ParaZero’s non-explosive, net-based counter-UAS interception\nsolution, designed to provide defense, and security forces with a practical\nphysical interception layer against hostile drones. The system utilizes a\npatent non-explosive mechanism to deploy a net that neutralize hostile drones\nand is intended for use across multiple configurations, including portable,\nvehicle-mounted, stationary, and autonomous drone-mounted applications.\n\n“This first live demonstration of DefendAir in the United States marks an\nimportant milestone for ParaZero,” said Ariel Alon, CEO of ParaZero. “The\nlevel of interest we received from defense integrators, distributors, and\noperational users reflects the growing need for practical counter-drone\ninterception solutions. This was our first U.S. live demonstration, and we\nview it as an important step in introducing DefendAir to key stakeholders in\nthe U.S. and international defense markets.”\n\nAbout ParaZero Technologies\nParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) is an aerospace defense company\npioneering smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned\naerial systems (UAS) industry. Founded in 2014 by aviation professionals and\ndrone industry veterans, ParaZero is a recognized leader in advanced drone\ntechnologies, supporting commercial, industrial, and governmental operations\nworldwide. The company’s product portfolio includes SafeAir, an autonomous\nparachute recovery system designed for aerial safety and regulatory\ncompliance; DefendAir, a counter-UAS net-launching platform for protection\nagainst hostile drones in both battlefield and urban environments;\nand DropAir, a precision aerial delivery system. ParaZero’s mission is to\nredefine the boundaries of aerial operations with intelligent, mission-ready\nsystems that enhance safety, scalability, and security. For more information,\nvisit https://parazero.com.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the\nmeaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and other securities\nlaws. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but\nare not limited to, statements regarding ParaZero’s strategic and business\nplans, technology, relationships, objectives and expectations for its\nbusiness, growth, the impact of trends on and interest in its business,\nintellectual property, products and its future results, operations and\nfinancial performance and condition and may be identified by the use of words\nsuch as “may,” “seek,” “will,” “consider,” “likely,”\n“assume,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,”\n“believe,” “do not believe,” “aim,” “predict,” “plan,”\n“project,” “continue,” “potential,” “guidance,”\n“objective,” “outlook,” “trends,” “future,” “could,”\n“would,” “should,” “target,” “on track” or their negatives or\nvariations, and similar terminology and words of similar import, generally\ninvolve future or forward-looking statements. The Company  is using\nforward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses potential\nfuture procurement, integration, and deployment of DefendAir portable\nplatforms and advanced autonomous applications, the growing need for practical\ncounter-drone interception solutions and in introducing DefendAir to key\nstakeholders in the U.S. and international defense markets. Forward-looking\nstatements are not historical facts, and are based upon management’s current\nexpectations, beliefs and projections, many of which, by their nature, are\ninherently uncertain. Such expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed\nin good faith. However, there can be no assurance that management’s\nexpectations, beliefs and projections will be achieved, and actual results may\ndiffer materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the\nforward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks\nand uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ\nmaterially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. For a more\ndetailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company,\nreference is made to the Company’s reports filed from time to time with the\nSecurities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including, but not limited to,\nthe risks detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with\nthe SEC on March 26, 2026. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the\ndate the statements are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update\nforward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or\ncircumstances, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting\nforward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable\nsecurities laws. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking\nstatements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional\nupdates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking\nstatements. References and links to websites have been provided as a\nconvenience, and the information contained on such websites is not\nincorporated by reference into this press release. ParaZero is not responsible\nfor the content of third-party websites.\n\nInvestor Relations Contact:\n\nMichal Efraty\n\nAdi and Michal PR-IR\n\nmichal@efraty.com\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8c30a37d-5356-460c-afd6-54602c209d8f)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNXbgwGnP","title":"ParaZero Conducts First U.S. Live Demonstration of DefendAir Net Launcher Following the Company’s SOF Week Exhibition 2026","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"PRZO","created":"2026-05-21T13:12:00.138Z","tickers":["PRZO"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Live DefendAir’s demonstration in Tampa, Florida showcased ability to\nintercept fast incoming FPV drones, achieving a 100% success rate at multiple\nscenarios\n\nKfar Saba, Israel, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ParaZero Technologies Ltd.\n(Nasdaq: PRZO) (“ParaZero” or the “Company”), an aerospace defense\ncompany pioneering smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and\nunmanned aerial systems industry, today announced that it conducted its first\nlive demonstration in the United States of the Company’s DefendAir net\nlauncher system, following its participation at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa,\nFlorida.\n\nThe demonstration was held for a select group of hand-picked defense and\nsecurity stakeholders, including Tier-1 international and U.S.-based defense\nintegrators, European special forces and law enforcement representatives, and\nU.S.-based distributors.\n\nDuring the two-hour demonstration, ParaZero’s DefendAir system successfully\nintercepted multiple fast incoming FPV drone threats, achieving a 100% success\nrate throughout the demonstration. The event was designed to provide\nparticipants with a direct introduction to DefendAir’s operational\ncapabilities and to support discussions regarding potential future\nprocurement, integration, and deployment of DefendAir portable platforms and\nadvanced autonomous applications.\n\nDefendAir is ParaZero’s non-explosive, net-based counter-UAS interception\nsolution, designed to provide defense, and security forces with a practical\nphysical interception layer against hostile drones. The system utilizes a\npatent non-explosive mechanism to deploy a net that neutralize hostile drones\nand is intended for use across multiple configurations, including portable,\nvehicle-mounted, stationary, and autonomous drone-mounted applications.\n\n“This first live demonstration of DefendAir in the United States marks an\nimportant milestone for ParaZero,” said Ariel Alon, CEO of ParaZero. “The\nlevel of interest we received from defense integrators, distributors, and\noperational users reflects the growing need for practical counter-drone\ninterception solutions. This was our first U.S. live demonstration, and we\nview it as an important step in introducing DefendAir to key stakeholders in\nthe U.S. and international defense markets.”\n\nAbout ParaZero Technologies\nParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) is an aerospace defense company\npioneering smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned\naerial systems (UAS) industry. Founded in 2014 by aviation professionals and\ndrone industry veterans, ParaZero is a recognized leader in advanced drone\ntechnologies, supporting commercial, industrial, and governmental operations\nworldwide. The company’s product portfolio includes SafeAir, an autonomous\nparachute recovery system designed for aerial safety and regulatory\ncompliance; DefendAir, a counter-UAS net-launching platform for protection\nagainst hostile drones in both battlefield and urban environments;\nand DropAir, a precision aerial delivery system. ParaZero’s mission is to\nredefine the boundaries of aerial operations with intelligent, mission-ready\nsystems that enhance safety, scalability, and security. For more information,\nvisit https://parazero.com.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the\nmeaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and other securities\nlaws. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but\nare not limited to, statements regarding ParaZero’s strategic and business\nplans, technology, relationships, objectives and expectations for its\nbusiness, growth, the impact of trends on and interest in its business,\nintellectual property, products and its future results, operations and\nfinancial performance and condition and may be identified by the use of words\nsuch as “may,” “seek,” “will,” “consider,” “likely,”\n“assume,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,”\n“believe,” “do not believe,” “aim,” “predict,” “plan,”\n“project,” “continue,” “potential,” “guidance,”\n“objective,” “outlook,” “trends,” “future,” “could,”\n“would,” “should,” “target,” “on track” or their negatives or\nvariations, and similar terminology and words of similar import, generally\ninvolve future or forward-looking statements. The Company  is using\nforward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses potential\nfuture procurement, integration, and deployment of DefendAir portable\nplatforms and advanced autonomous applications, the growing need for practical\ncounter-drone interception solutions and in introducing DefendAir to key\nstakeholders in the U.S. and international defense markets. Forward-looking\nstatements are not historical facts, and are based upon management’s current\nexpectations, beliefs and projections, many of which, by their nature, are\ninherently uncertain. Such expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed\nin good faith. However, there can be no assurance that management’s\nexpectations, beliefs and projections will be achieved, and actual results may\ndiffer materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the\nforward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks\nand uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ\nmaterially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. For a more\ndetailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company,\nreference is made to the Company’s reports filed from time to time with the\nSecurities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including, but not limited to,\nthe risks detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with\nthe SEC on March 26, 2026. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the\ndate the statements are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update\nforward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or\ncircumstances, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting\nforward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable\nsecurities laws. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking\nstatements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional\nupdates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking\nstatements. References and links to websites have been provided as a\nconvenience, and the information contained on such websites is not\nincorporated by reference into this press release. ParaZero is not responsible\nfor the content of third-party websites.\n\nInvestor Relations Contact:\n\nMichal Efraty\n\nAdi and Michal PR-IR\n\nmichal@efraty.com\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8c30a37d-5356-460c-afd6-54602c209d8f)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-05-21T13:12:00.183759939Z","server_sent_at_ms":1779369120183},"received_at":"2026-05-21T13:12:00.248Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"31793","press_release_id":"42354","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Aerospace & Defense","sector":"Industrials"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"ParaZero conducted its first live U.S. demonstration of the DefendAir net launcher system in Tampa, Florida, following its appearance at SOF Week 2026.\n\nThe system achieved a 100% success rate in intercepting fast incoming FPV drone threats during the two-hour event, which was attended by Tier-1 defense integrators, special forces, and law enforcement representatives.\n\nCEO Ariel Alon stated that the high level of interest from stakeholders reflects the growing need for practical counter-drone solutions and marks an important step in introducing the platform to U.S. and international defense markets.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"PRZO demonstrates DefendAir counter-drone system in US with 100% success rate; early-stage sales traction signal."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"interception_success_rate":"100%"}},"quotedText":"This first live demonstration of DefendAir in the United States marks an important milestone for ParaZero","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Ariel Alon","role":"CEO"},{"name":"Michal Efraty","role":"Investor Relations Contact"}],"products":["DefendAir","SafeAir","DropAir"],"companies":[{"name":"ParaZero Technologies Ltd.","ticker":"PRZO","relationship":"filer"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"A successful live demonstration of a key product (DefendAir) to potential customers is a positive operational milestone, but it does not constitute a signed contract, revenue recognition, or a major strategic partnership. 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