DroneShield opens first overseas manufacturing line for C-UAS in EU
Australia’s DroneShield has expanded its industrial footprint with the establishment of counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) manufacturing line at an undisclosed location in the European Union (EU).
The move marks the company’s first C-UAS production line outside Australia and is intended to meet rising operational demand across the region.
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DroneShield said it has collaborated with an “established manufacturer” to begin production of European-made C-UAS, with deliveries scheduled for mid-2026.
The contract manufacturer will oversee all aspects of production, including printed circuit board assembly, precision machining, cable and wire harness assembly, and associated testing and assembly work.
This development comes as European national militaries increase investment under the ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 initiative, creating greater demand for scalable and sovereign C-UAS capabilities.
DroneShield has also established a predominantly EU-based supply chain as part of this collaboration.
DroneShield chief executive Oleg Vornik said: “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.”
The company plans to expand its global manufacturing capacity from roughly $500m annually in 2025 to an anticipated $2.4bn by the end of this year.
This increase is designed to support growing operational requirements across Europe as defence forces, law enforcement agencies, and critical infrastructure operators modernise their C-UAS operations.
Last month, DroneShield received six contracts worth $21.7m from an in-country reseller for delivery to an unnamed western military customer.
In June 2025, DroneShield secured three contracts from a European reseller for handheld detection and counter-drone systems, valued at A$61.6m ($40m), marking its largest single purchase order to date.
