Australia’s DroneShield Expands European Footprint With Handheld Anti-Drone Weapons Contract

Sydney-based DroneShield has won a 5.2-million Australian dollar ($3.3 million) follow-on contract to supply handheld counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) and accessories to a European military customer.

The deal will be facilitated through an in-country European reseller, with all hardware already in stock and cash payment expected in the fourth quarter of 2025.

DroneShield said the new agreement builds on its three-year partnership with the local distributor, which has already delivered 12 contracts worth more than 70 million Australian dollars ($45.4 million), excluding the latest order.

The company confirmed that the identity of the reseller and end-user is not material to the valuation of its securities and that all information relevant to assessing the agreement’s impact has been disclosed.

DroneShield develops portable C-UAS systems, sensors, and integrated solutions designed to detect and mitigate airborne autonomous threats.

Its flagship handheld system, the DroneGun, is a rifle-like device that utilizes directional antennas and jamming signals to neutralize long-range drones.

Market Response and Reporting Thresholds

Shares in DroneShield rose following the announcement, reflecting investor optimism.

With this milestone, the company said that it will raise its contract disclosure threshold in 2026 from 5 million to 20 million Australian dollars ($3.2 million to $12.9 million), reflecting growth and past revenue performance.

Expansion in Europe, Australia 

Prior to securing its latest deal, the company had expanded its presence in Europe and announced plans for a manufacturing and assembly site in the region, its first facility outside Australia. 

DroneShield is also integrating aviation-surveillance data into its systems and investing in a new research and development center in Adelaide to support wider C-UAS capabilities.