{"id":821202,"date":"2026-03-12T17:48:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/821202\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:48:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:48:16","slug":"droneshield-opens-first-overseas-manufacturing-line-for-c-uas-in-eu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/821202\/","title":{"rendered":"DroneShield opens first overseas manufacturing line for C-UAS in EU"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DroneShield have launched a European C-UAS production line. Credit: \u00a9 2026 DroneShield Ltd.<\/p>\n

Australia\u2019s 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).<\/p>\n

The move marks the company\u2019s first C-UAS production line outside Australia and is intended to meet rising operational demand across the region.<\/p>\n

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DroneShield said it has collaborated with an \u201cestablished manufacturer\u201d to begin production of European-made C-UAS, with deliveries scheduled for mid-2026.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

DroneShield has also established a predominantly EU-based supply chain as part of this collaboration.<\/p>\n

DroneShield chief executive Oleg Vornik said: \u201cEurope is undergoing a profound shift in counter-UAS preparedness. By establishing dedicated manufacturing in the EU, DroneShield is contributing to Europe\u2019s sovereign capability while continuing to deliver rapidly and reliably for our European customers. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Last month, DroneShield received six contracts worth $21.7m from an in-country reseller for delivery to an unnamed western military customer.<\/p>\n

In June 2025, DroneShield secured three contracts<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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