Esh-Tech Systems

About Esh-Tech Systems

Esh-Tech Systems is an Israeli defense technology company founded in 2023 by CEO and Co-Founder Erez Riahi. The company operates from the Negev region and has received support from the Israel Innovation Authority and Israel's Ministry of Defense. Riahi, who has children serving in combat units, has expressed a personal motivation to develop effective countermeasures against battlefield threats like unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The firm specializes in developing laser-based solutions to counter aerial threats for both stationary and mobile forces. In June 2026, Esh-Tech unveiled its flagship product, the DroneLight system, a laser-based counter-drone platform designed to address the growing threat of small drones and loitering munitions. The company's primary market is the defense and security sector, with plans to provide its solution to customers in Israel, the United States, and Europe. The DroneLight system is distinguished by its proprietary pulsed-laser architecture, which uses short, high-energy pulses rather than a continuous beam. This allows the system to neutralize a drone within one to two seconds by creating multiple holes in the target. A key feature is its low power consumption of less than 4 kilowatts, enabling its integration onto light tactical vehicles without requiring large, external power sources. The system provides 360-degree coverage at a range of up to one kilometer and can perform up to 30 interceptions per minute. It also utilizes AI-driven algorithms to monitor atmospheric conditions, identifying optimal moments to fire to maximize the laser's effectiveness. Esh-Tech states that the DroneLight system is three to four times less expensive than comparable laser or microwave systems.