Innoviz Technologies Ltd. Enters Defense & Homeland Security Market with Long-Range LiDAR Solutions

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Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INVZ) (the "Company" or "Innoviz"), a leading supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms,  announced its entrance to the defense and homeland security (HLS) markets, with its unique solutions, InnovizSMART and InnovizTwo Ultra Long-Range (ULR) LiDAR sensors, as a suitable solution also for defense and HLS customers. Developed for civilian applications, Innoviz LiDARs' rugged design, extended detection range, and automotive-grade reliability make them well-suited for the demanding requirements of defense and security operations. This reflects Innoviz's view regarding the growing role of Physical AI systems, that must perceive and operate within real-world physical constraints, including in mission-critical security and defense environments.

With growing demand from governments, police forces, airport security agencies, and others worldwide, Innoviz is uniquely positioned to serve the homeland security market with no additional investment required. Innoviz LiDARs are designed to comply with the most demanding automotive standards, deliver long-range 3D detection and resilience to dust, debris, and extreme temperatures, capabilities relevant to the environments often encountered in defense and border security applications.

With the same technological foundation as Innoviz's proven automotive LiDAR solutions, InnovizSMART captures high-resolution 3D point cloud data at distances of up to 450 meters, while InnovizTwo ULR reaches up to 1 kilometer, both in a compact form factor. InnovizTwo-based LiDARs include PoE (Power over Ethernet) connectivity to support streamlined deployment on existing infrastructure. Physical AI systems depend on deterministic, real-time 3D perception to maintain accurate World Models of complex operational environments, and Innoviz LiDARs are designed to deliver the range, reliability, and resolution needed to support these models.

InnovizSMART and InnovizTwo ULR are suitable for use across a broad range of defense and HLS applications, including:

• Perimeter & Facility Security: From airports and border crossings to hospitals, schools, and industrial facilities, Innoviz LiDARs provide reliable, long-range intruder detection and perimeter monitoring, day or night, across harsh weather conditions, without the blind spots of camera-only systems.
• Mapping & Situational Awareness: Innoviz LiDARs generate dense, highly accurate 3D point clouds for mission planning, terrain mapping, and real-time situational awareness, forming a continuous sensing layer that feeds AI-driven systems with live environmental data.
• Drone Detection: Fine angular resolution at long range enables detection and tracking of small, fast, low-reflectivity aerial targets that radar and cameras often struggle to classify reliably, supporting early warning.

"Using the technological foundation that made Innoviz a trusted Tier-1 supplier to the world's leading automotive manufacturers, Innoviz now brings its innovation to the HLS and defense markets. We believe that this technological edge supports the performance and reliability that defense and security customers demand," said Omer Keilaf, CEO & Founder of Innoviz. "Entering the defense and HLS market with the InnovizSMART and InnovizTwo ULR is a natural step for us, and we look forward to equipping various defense customers with what we believe to be best-in-class LiDAR sensing capabilities. There is more than one way to save lives."

"Defense and homeland security applications require reliable 3D perception in degraded and unpredictable environments," said Azarel Ram, former CEO of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Defense & Homeland Security Executive Advisor. "Innoviz's LiDAR brings proven automotive-grade robustness and high-resolution sensing that can support navigation, situational awareness, and object detection in complex operational conditions."