Australia is emerging as a global centre of excellence in counter-drone technology. From the battlefields of Ukraine to the skies above crowded public events, uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) are transforming both modern conflict and civil security.

DroneShield’s global leadership is driven by innovation, international partnerships, and commitment to Australian manufacturing, with 91% of 2024 revenue from overseas customers supporting national and global security.

DroneShield’s SensorFusionAI integrates diverse sensor data with advanced algorithms to improve threat assessment, reduce false alarms, and enhance real-time decision-making for the Australian Defence Force.

In an era where global security challenges demand rapid innovation and sovereign capability, Australia’s defence industry is stepping up and DroneShield is proud to be at the forefront.

HE Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, stresses the urgent need for Australia to bolster defences against drone warfare by adopting advanced detection and mitigation technologies, drawing on Ukraine’s experience and advocating international cooperation.

Oleg Vornik, CEO of DroneShield, weighs in on the Commonwealth government’s defence industry revitalisation plan.

Australian suppliers took a crippling hit when the automotive industry collapsed. Although the outlook for manufacturing at large remains uncertain, defence manufacturing is on the rise, and has been for three to four years.

Australia is under way to invest billions in much-needed major Defence programs, including (the much reduced but still significant) LAND400 for Infantry Fighting Vehicles, submarines, HIMARS long range strike capability vehicles, Northern Bases overhaul and much more.