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DroneShield quarterly revenue jumps 121% to AUD $74.1m
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DroneShield quarterly revenue jumps 121% to AUD $74.1m

Stronger demand for drone-defence systems helped lift cash receipts and left DroneShield with AUD $222.8 million in cash and deposits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update
Drones

DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update

Operators can now rank drones by threat level as DroneShield’s latest software update aims to cut clutter and speed decisions in crowded airspace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
DroneShield & Origin Robotics team up on counter-UAS
Robotics

DroneShield & Origin Robotics team up on counter-UAS

Demand for cheaper drone defences is driving a pairing of detection software with autonomous interceptors as militaries face Shahed-type attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam
Drones

DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam

Europe accounted for nearly half of DroneShield's 2025 revenue, underscoring why the defence tech group is deepening its regional base in Amsterdam.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
DroneShield opens EU counter-drone production line
Supply Chain

DroneShield opens EU counter-drone production line

DroneShield launches its first EU counter-drone production line, boosting regional supply as European defence spending on UAS threats surges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer
Drones

DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer

DroneShield taps veteran executive Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer to steer global growth and ramp up Australian production.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Australia warned over unpreparedness for drone cyber-attacks
Drones

Australia warned over unpreparedness for drone cyber-attacks

Australia's power, water and telecoms at risk as report warns critical infrastructure lacks defences against emerging drone-borne cyber threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
DroneShield lands AUD $14.4m boost from defence deals
Drones

DroneShield lands AUD $14.4m boost from defence deals

DroneShield wins new Western and Asia Pacific defence contracts worth AUD $14.4m, lifting its record revenue backlog into 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
DroneShield secures AUD $5.2 million European military contract
Research and Development

DroneShield secures AUD $5.2 million European military contract

Australian firm DroneShield lands AUD $5.2 million contract to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a European military customer via local reseller.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m US deals as orders & pipeline surge
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m US deals as orders & pipeline surge

DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m in US government contracts, boosting orders and expanding production to meet rising demand for counter-drone technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
DroneSentry-C2 integrates ADS-B to boost airspace safety features
Drones

DroneSentry-C2 integrates ADS-B to boost airspace safety features

DroneShield's DroneSentry-C2 now integrates ADS-B data to enhance airspace safety by better distinguishing drones from conventional aircraft in critical operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
DroneShield posts record revenue & positive cash flow on SaaS growth
Enterprise Resource Planning

DroneShield posts record revenue & positive cash flow on SaaS growth

DroneShield posts record AUD $92.9 million quarterly revenue, up 1,091%, driven by SaaS growth and new product launches, with positive operating cash flow.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO

DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO to lead engineering amid rising global demand in defence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
DroneShield launches RfPatrol plugin to enhance TAK drone alerts
Data sharing

DroneShield launches RfPatrol plugin to enhance TAK drone alerts

DroneShield's new RfPatrol plugin integrates real-time drone detection into the TAK ecosystem, enhancing situational awareness for over 250,000 global users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025

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DroneShield joins Defence counter-drone services panel
Cybersecurity

DroneShield joins Defence counter-drone services panel

DroneShield has secured a spot on Defence's LAND 156 counter-drone services panel, positioning it for future C-sUAS capability contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026
Drones

DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026

DroneShield extends backing of the ADF Drone Racing Team to 2026, tying elite racing skills to emerging counter-drone defence technology.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
PMT Security & DroneShield partner to counter rising drone threats
Physical Security

PMT Security & DroneShield partner to counter rising drone threats

PMT Security partners with DroneShield to enhance protection against drone threats targeting Australian government, corrections, and critical infrastructure sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025