Tag: DroneShield

New DroneShield base tips R&D capacity past $400m

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Counter drone tech manufacturer DroneShield has tripled its manufacturing and R&D capacity through the opening of its new Sydney headquarters. The new facility in Pyrmont takes DroneShield’s annual manufacturing...

DroneShield signs NATO procurement agreement

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australian defence technology company Droneshield has signed the first ever counter-drone procurement agreement with NATO, opening the door to new contracts with nations from the military alliance in years...

Defence awards last $3.5m in grants before program reform

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Eight local companies will share in defence industry grants worth $3.47 million, the last to be awarded before Defence introduces a new grants regime in June. Funded projects include...

Local firms score $5.2m for anti-drone Defence tech

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Three Australian developers of counter robotic and autonomous systems have been awarded $5.2 million in contract after showcasing their technology at last year’s Army Innovation Day. The Department of Defence holds...

$20m in home-grown tech bound for Ukraine

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia will provide Ukraine with $20 million worth of home-grown technology, including counter-drone systems and deployable 3D printers, as part of its latest military assistance package. Prime Minister Anthony...

DroneShield takes its jammer tech to the next level

Posted on   |  by Stuart Mason
In early 2023, four suspicious drones were seen flying near the inauguration of the Brazilian president, where 10,000 people were in attendance. The drones were quickly disabled using a...

Voting opens for People’s Choice Award 2023

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Voting is now open for the prestigious People’s Choice Award at the InnovationAus Awards for Excellence with some of Australia’s most innovative and fastest-growing companies vying for the honour....

Awards: Defence, Dual-Use Tech and Space finalists

Posted on   |  by Stuart Mason
The Defence sector has long been one of the main driving forces in developing new industrial capability in Australia, with many products and services adapted and commercialised successfully. The...

DroneShield upgrades defence AI engine

Posted on   |  by Peter Roberts
Drone detection and countermeasure company DroneShield has announced the upgrading of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine that supports its RF drone and autonomous systems detection devices. The Australian/US company...