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Sydney counter-drone developer DroneShield has announced the establishment of counter-uncrewed aerial systems manufacturing in the Europe.
The new major expansion is expected to promote the company’s industrial footprint and manufacturing capacity.
Under a new collaboration with an experienced and established manufacturer, production of European-made counter-UAS systems is now underway, with delivery scheduled for mid-2026.
The contract manufacturer will carry out full turnkey assembly and component manufacturing, including PCB assembly, precision machining, cable and wire harness assembly, and associated assembly and testing labour.
As part of this collaboration, DroneShield has established and will continue to grow a primarily EU-based supply chain, making this the company’s only production line currently outside of Australia.
“Europe is undergoing a profound shift in counter-UAS preparedness. By establishing dedicated manufacturing in the EU, DroneShield is contributing to Europe’s sovereign capability while continuing to deliver rapidly and reliably for our European customers,” according to DroneShield chief executive Oleg Vornik.
“The ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 initiative has highlighted the importance of localised, scalable production, and this new production line positions us to meet that demand.”
The establishment of counter-UAS production in Europe forms part of DroneShield’s global manufacturing expansion, which is planned to grow the Company’s combined total annual production capacity from approximately $500 million in 2025 to an expected $2.4 billion by the end of 2026.
This uplift supports rising operational demand across Europe, and reinforces DroneShield’s commitment to strengthening industrial bases and diversifying global supply chains, as militaries, law enforcement and critical infrastructure operators expand and modernise counter-UAS capabilities.
