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DroneShield joins Defence counter-drone services panel

DroneShield has secured a spot on Defence's LAND 156 counter-drone services panel, positioning it for future C-sUAS capability contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Drones

DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026

DroneShield extends backing of the ADF Drone Racing Team to 2026, tying elite racing skills to emerging counter-drone defence technology.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

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Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield wins AUD $23.2m European defence contracts

Orders for vehicle-mounted counter-drone systems will lift committed revenue to AUD $206 million for 2026, even as margins ease.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday

Drones

DroneShield launches software update for air-gapped users

Operators on disconnected networks can now install upgrades via removable media, reducing reliance on remote support for counter-drone systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Drones

DroneShield warns airports lack counter-drone plans

Seven in 10 respondents reported detection gaps, as a survey found many airports and operators still lack a formal counter-drone plan.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

DroneShield, Defenture team up on mobile counter-UAS

Military buyers want mobile drone defences as the new tie-up aims to protect moving units from increasingly common UAS threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Drones

DroneShield makes first Europe-built counter-drone unit

Europe's push for sovereign defence supply chains is opening new orders for DroneShield as it begins local production for allied customers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Drones

DroneShield & Terma agree counter-drone collaboration

Rising demand for layered anti-drone defences could open new defence contracts as DroneShield and Terma test joint systems in key regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DroneShield quarterly revenue jumps 121% to AUD $74.1m

Stronger demand for drone-defence systems helped lift cash receipts and left DroneShield with AUD $222.8 million in cash and deposits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Drones

DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update

Operators can now rank drones by threat level as DroneShield’s latest software update aims to cut clutter and speed decisions in crowded airspace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Robotics

DroneShield & Origin Robotics team up on counter-UAS

Demand for cheaper drone defences is driving a pairing of detection software with autonomous interceptors as militaries face Shahed-type attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Drones

DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam

Europe accounted for nearly half of DroneShield's 2025 revenue, underscoring why the defence tech group is deepening its regional base in Amsterdam.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Supply Chain

DroneShield opens EU counter-drone production line

DroneShield launches its first EU counter-drone production line, boosting regional supply as European defence spending on UAS threats surges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Drones

DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer

DroneShield taps veteran executive Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer to steer global growth and ramp up Australian production.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Drones

Australia warned over unpreparedness for drone cyber-attacks

Australia's power, water and telecoms at risk as report warns critical infrastructure lacks defences against emerging drone-borne cyber threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026

Drones

DroneShield lands AUD $14.4m boost from defence deals

DroneShield wins new Western and Asia Pacific defence contracts worth AUD $14.4m, lifting its record revenue backlog into 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026

Research and Development

DroneShield secures AUD $5.2 million European military contract

Australian firm DroneShield lands AUD $5.2 million contract to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a European military customer via local reseller.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m US deals as orders & pipeline surge

DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m in US government contracts, boosting orders and expanding production to meet rising demand for counter-drone technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025

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DroneShield to guard Kansas City airspace for World Cup

The multi-agency system will give police continuous visibility over low-altitude airspace as drone activity rises around World Cup venues and transport hubs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Supply Chain

DroneShield lands USD $49.6m European defence deal

DroneShield secures USD $49.6m European deal to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a military customer via a regional reseller.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025