DroneShield has announced the establishment of counter-UAS manufacturing in the EU, marking an expansion of the Company’s European industrial footprint and manufacturing capacity.
“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. 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," Chief Executive of DroneShield, Oleg Vornik, stated.
The announcement has followed increased momentum across the continent, with national military investments growing under the ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 initiative.
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.
DroneShield’s increased European manufacturing footprint has positioned the Company more competitively for EU procurement opportunities.