DroneShield has secured an $8.2m contract to deliver counter-drone equipment and related services to a Western military customer, working through a regional reseller.
The agreement covers the provision of handheld counter-drone devices, related accessories, spare parts kits, and software updates.
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The regional reseller, a subsidiary of an international defence and technology organisation, manages distribution to the military client.
This deal extends an established collaboration between DroneShield and the reseller, with several joint projects undertaken in the past seven years.
Handheld counter-drone systems continue to be integrated into military operations for protection against uncrewed aerial threats.
These systems are designed to support units operating in varied environments by providing detection and response capabilities.
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By GlobalDataDroneShield states that its global operations remain active across defence and security markets, responding to a rise in demand for airspace security solutions.
The company operates from its headquarters in Sydney, Australia and Warrenton, Virginia.
It focuses on counter-uncrewed aerial system (UAS) technology using radio frequency detection, AI, sensor fusion and electronic warfare to address threats to military, law enforcement, government, and critical infrastructure users on land, sea and air.
In September this year, DroneShield expanded its research and development operations in the US, which included doubling its workforce.
More than 30% of the new positions focused on software development and advancing artificial intelligence capabilities.
As part of the initiative, DroneShield also opened an additional facility at its headquarters in Virginia.
The expansion aimed to increase the company’s ability to meet rising demand for counter-unmanned systems solutions.
