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The Australian Department of Defence has awarded a $9.81 million (including GST) contract to Danish firm MyDefence A/S, in partnership with HighCom Limited and its subsidiary HighCom Technology, to deliver counter-drone capabilities to the Australian Defence Force.
The deal follows an extensive evaluation program by the ADF and marks a significant step forward in deploying operational counter-small uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities across Defence.
Under the agreement, MyDefence will supply advanced counter-drone technology, while HighCom Technology will take the lead on delivery and ongoing support services.
The contract is expected to deepen MyDefence’s footprint in Australia and the wider Indo-Pacific, with the company signalling plans to expand its local presence through closer collaboration with HighCom and Defence end users.
This includes boosting sovereign, in-country support capabilities and making targeted local investments aligned with the ADF’s evolving operational requirements and the broader regional security environment.
Australia is viewed as a key strategic market for MyDefence, underpinned by sustained defence modernisation and the rapid emergence of drone threats, driving demand for effective counter-UAS systems. The partnership is also expected to contribute to local industry capability and skilled job creation.
MyDefence CEO Dan Hermansen said the growing use of drones in modern conflicts was reshaping the battlespace.
“Drones are fundamentally changing warfare, as seen in Ukraine and across the Middle East, where control of the air domain is increasingly contested,” he said.
“Armed forces are adapting quickly, and counter-UAS capabilities are now mission-critical. Selection by the ADF validates the operational performance of our systems following rigorous testing and evaluation.”
He said the contract represented both a delivery milestone and a long-term strategic commitment to Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
HighCom Technology acting president Bede Galvin said the agreement reinforced the company’s role as a trusted Defence partner, adding, “This is an important milestone for HighCom Technology and highlights our ability to deliver capability that meets Defence’s operational needs while strengthening sovereign integration and support within Australia.”
“We’re proud to support the ADF with proven, operationally relevant solutions and look forward to continuing that partnership,” he said.
Delivery of the systems is scheduled to be completed by the end of June 2026.
Stephen Kuper
Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.
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