DroneShield Timeline

Events

• 2026-10-01 - Product Launch - DroneShield launches Mission Ready Services subscription - The service supports existing and next-generation DroneShield products globally. Existing software-subscription customers transition at their next renewal. DroneShield reports more than 4,100 software-enabled devices already in the field. - source: droneshield.com
• 2026-09-29 - Contract Award - DroneShield receives Domestic Shield IDIQ with $500M ceiling - The vehicle creates a procurement pathway for counter-UAS capabilities protecting defense infrastructure and high-priority U.S. locations. The award builds on earlier DroneSentry-X Mk2 deliveries, installation and acceptance under JIATF-401. DroneShield… - source: army.mil
• 2026-09-23 - Facility Opening - DroneShield opens Adelaide counter-UAS R&D hub - The hub has dedicated software-development and dry-laboratory space. Its engineers will work on embedded systems, sensing, communications, software and electronic-warfare capabilities. The site is at Lot Fourteen and is expected to create approximately 20… - source: droneshield.com
• 2026-09-15 - Demonstration - DroneShield completes DroneSentry-X Mk2 acceptance under JIATF-401 - The milestone was completed roughly 80 days after the underlying contract award. DroneSentry-X Mk2 provides vehicle-mounted drone detection and electronic countermeasures while the host vehicle is mobile or stationary. Three additional units are planned for… - source: droneshield.com
• 2026-09-14 - Partnership - DroneShield and AIM Defence integrate Fractl laser with DroneSentry - Fractl adds a directed-energy defeat option alongside DroneShield RF sensing, electronic warfare, sensor fusion and command-and-control. Initial work covers demonstrations and interoperability activity for selected military and government users. AIM Defence… - source: droneshield.com
• 2026-09-10 - Commercial Order - DroneShield receives first customer order for RfRecon - The order moves RfRecon from its August product launch into its first customer deployment cycle. DroneShield described the individual order as financially immaterial. FY2026 committed revenue reached A$251 million as of September 8, with a further A$46… - source: droneshield.com
• 2026-08-10 - Product Launch - DroneShield launches portable RfRecon RF intelligence platform - RfRecon combines ultra-wideband spectrum awareness, precision direction finding and RfAI-3 signal intelligence in one portable system. The platform supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Remote ID, AIS and ADS-B detection, integrated GNSS and hardware-based security.… - source: droneshield.com
• 2026-07-28 - Product Launch - DroneShield introduces RfAI-3 wideband detection engine - RfAI-3 scans wideband spectrum activity and fingerprints emissions against known drone signatures. When an emission is unknown, the engine generates a new signature and confidence assessment for operator review. Initial releases on next-generation hardware… - source: droneshield.com
• 2026-07-28 - Market Signal - DroneShield reports preliminary A$125.8m H1 revenue and issues FY2026 guidance - Preliminary first-half gross margin was 60%, compared with 65% in the prior-year period. Committed 2026 revenue stood at A$206 million on 28 July 2026. The trading update precedes the full half-year results and combines preliminary reported performance with… - source: securitybrief.com.au
• 2026-07-28 - Commercial Order - COBBS BELUX places two vehicle-mounted counter-UAS orders with DroneShield - Deliveries are scheduled across 2026. Approximately A$21 million is included in DroneShield's 2026 committed revenue, with the balance expected from subscriptions in later periods. The package includes DroneShield systems and some third-party hardware; it is… - source: securitybrief.com.au
• 2026-07-28 - Commercial Order - DroneShield secures A$23.2m European military counter-drone contracts - The package covers two contracts for vehicle-mountable counter-drone solutions, including hardware, subscriptions, warranties and services; the military end customer was not identified. COBBS BELUX BV will distribute the systems to the European military… - source: newswire.iguana2.com
• 2026-07-06 - Product Launch - DroneShield releases Q3 2026 counter-UAS software update - The release improves RF detection performance and tracking responsiveness. DroneSentry-C2 adds air-gapped update and offline map support. New integrations include SentryCompass, Robin Radar IRIS On-The-Move and Evica PinPoint Searchlight. - source: droneshield.com
• 2026-06-17 - Partnership - DroneShield and Defenture partner on mobile counter-UAS capability - The memorandum was announced around Eurosatory 2026. DroneShield brings counter-UAS detection and defeat technology to the partnership. Defenture contributes military mobility platforms for mobile counter-drone configurations. - source: droneshield.com
• 2026-06-16 - Demonstration - Parsons and DroneShield demonstrate interoperable counter-UAS workflow - The demonstration joined Parsons’ open-architecture approach with DroneShield counter-UAS capabilities. The workflow emphasized detection, tracking and response interoperability against evolving drone threats. - source: droneshield.com
• 2026-06-15 - Production Milestone - DroneShield produces first European-made counter-UAS unit - DroneShield announced that its first European-produced counter-UAS system had come off the production line. The European system uses a contract manufacturing arrangement with a primarily European supply chain. The milestone was announced on the opening day… - source: droneshield.com
• 2025-07-14 - Production Milestone - DroneShield expands manufacturing capacity toward $2.4B annual run-rate - The expansion targets a substantially higher annual counter-UAS production run-rate. The plan adds manufacturing footprint in Australia, the United States and Europe. - source: droneshield.com
• 2025-06-25 - Contract Award - DroneShield receives A$61.6M European counter-drone military contract - DroneShield received a package of three follow-on contracts worth A$61.6 million for handheld counter-drone systems and accessories. The company described the package as the largest single order in its history and expected delivery during Q3 2025. - source: droneshield.com
• 2024-04-19 - Contract Award - NATO NSPA awards counter-small UAS framework to MyDefence and DroneShield - The framework gave NATO allies a procurement route for soldier-worn and portable counter-drone detection and mitigation equipment. The award was placed through COBBS BELUX for MyDefence and DroneShield systems. - source: nspa.nato.int