Record order for drone-based digital imaging solutions

Exosens secures record order for interceptor drone-based digital imaging solutions from major autonomous air defense systems developer

PRESS RELEASE
MÉRIGNAC, FRANCE – APRIL, 2 2026

Largest order to date for the supply of several thousand Exosens ultra-compact thermal camera cores, placed by a major European autonomous air defense systems developer
This landmark order underscores the strength of Exosens’ digital imaging solutions for defense applications, particularly in the fast-growing drone and counter-drone space, increasingly central to modern defense operations
Following this milestone, total orders secured over the past two quarters exceed 10,000 cameras across air, land, and sea unmanned platforms, establishing Exosens as a tier-one digital imaging partner among leading defense systems integrators in Europe, the U.S., and Asia
Exosens’ ITAR-free digital imaging solutions equip drones deployed within counter-drone systems, enabling unique, fast-response detection and targeting capabilities

Exosens (EXENS; FR001400Q9V2), a high-tech company specializing in mission- and performance-critical amplification, detection, and imaging technologies, today announces that it has secured, over the past two quarters, total orders in excess of 10,000 cameras for air, land, and sea unmanned platforms, including a record order to date for drone-based imaging solutions from a leading European air defense systems developer.

This landmark order adds several thousand ultra-compact thermal camera cores designed for seamless integration into next-generation interceptor drones deployed within counter-drone systems. It reflects the rapid expansion of Exosens’ advanced digital imaging technologies, which deliver high-performance, mission-critical detection and targeting capabilities, combining excellent image quality with low latency in SWaP -optimized designs.

“This record order marks a significant milestone for Exosens and underscores the growing demand for our advanced digital imaging technologies in next-generation defense platforms, particularly in the rapidly evolving drone and counter-drone space. Our ITAR-free solutions are designed to deliver mission-critical performance in the most demanding operational environments across air, land, and sea. We are proud to support our customers in enhancing drone and counter-drone capabilities and overall system effectiveness, as a trusted, agile, and best-in-class industrial technology partner within the broader defense ecosystem,” said Jérôme Cerisier, Chief Executive Officer of Exosens.

Digital imaging is becoming increasingly mission-critical in high-intensity modern warfare, driven by the growing adoption of optronic technologies in platform-based applications and the emergence of drone and counter-drone systems as a core pillar of conflict dynamics across air, land, and sea domains. In this context, the Group is well positioned to capture significant growth opportunities by supporting next-generation defense capabilities.

Exosens expects strong commercial momentum among leading OEMs and autonomous systems developers, particularly in drone-based defense and surveillance applications, leveraging its deep understanding of UxV market requirements and its ability to support customers throughout design-in phase, enabling faster time-to-market. This is further reinforced by a flexible operational set-up and agile supply chain, allowing it to effectively address rapidly evolving market dynamics.

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Record order for drone-based digital imaging solutions

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