Israeli company Autonomous Guard has secured its first foothold in the Indian security market through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) valued at approximately $1.9 million, the company announced on Monday.
The agreement, signed with an undisclosed Indian security client, covers the gradual supply of advanced surveillance and threat‑detection systems developed by BeeSense Sensor Systems, Autonomous Guard’s wholly owned subsidiary, specializing in sensor‑based observation technologies.
Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post understands that the deal is for the company’s Bee 3 dual-channel observation and surveillance system, providing powerful day-and-night performance.
According to the company, it is designed specifically for homeland security and critical infrastructure protection and delivers mid-range detection and identification capabilities through advanced thermal and CMOS technologies. The ruggedized platform is engineered to operate in extreme weather and demanding field conditions, offering dependable situational awareness across a broad spectrum of security applications.
Autonomous Guard CEO Baruch Dillion described the deal as a significant milestone for the company’s expansion strategy.
“The engagement with the Indian security client represents an important milestone for BeeSense Sensor Systems,” he said. “This transaction marks the company’s first entry into the Indian market, which we view as having substantial business potential.”
Under the terms of the MoU, delivery of the systems will begin following a successful demonstration. The first units are expected to be supplied within six months of the demo, with additional deliveries continuing over a nine‑month period.
Autonomous Guard operates through two primary subsidiaries, Skylock and BeeSense Sensor Systems. Skylock specializes in drone detection and neutralization, while BeeSense Sensor Systems is a pioneer in border threat detection across land, air, and sea. Both companies serve military and homeland security customers globally.
BeeSense Sensor Systems has seen growing momentum in recent years, including orders from Israel’s Defense Ministry last year. The company develops systems for ground, aerial, and maritime threat detection, capabilities that are increasingly relevant as militaries worldwide invest in border‑protection and situational‑awareness technologies.
Israeli defense companies expand partnerships with India
The Indian deal aligns with a broader trend of Israeli defense firms deepening ties with India, which has become one of the world’s largest importers of defense technologies.
India has been increasing procurement of advanced surveillance and counter‑threat systems as part of its broader modernization efforts, especially after Operation Sindoor, its response to Pakistan’s deadly attack last year.
Autonomous Guard’s announcement comes a week before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Israel as the two countries work on strengthening bilateral ties in defense, counter-terrorism, and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI).
According to a report in Forbes India, India and Israel have agreed to arms deals worth $8.6 billion – transforming the Jewish state into the Hindu country’s largest weapons supplier after France.
The package includes Rafael Advanced Defence Systems’ SPICE 1000 guidance kits, Elbit Systems’ Rampage air-to-ground missiles, Ice Breaker naval cruise missiles, and Israel Aerospace Industries’ supersonic Air LORA missiles.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) highlights India as the biggest customer of Israel's defense industries. Between 2020 and 2024, India accounted for about 34% of Israel's defense exports. Figures from the Defense Ministry’s International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) indicate that total arms sales by Israel to India during this period amounted to about $20.5 billion.
In November, the two countries signed an MoU to expand their “defense, industrial, and technological cooperation.”
An article by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) reported that the MoU addresses joint production of military equipment and increased bilateral collaboration related to training, science, technology, and research and development (R&D), including in areas such as AI and cybersecurity.
Autonomous Guard noted that a successful rollout could pave the way for additional sales to the same client and strengthen the company’s position in India’s rapidly expanding defense‑tech market.