Australian Firm DroneShield Opens European Counter-Drone Hub in Amsterdam

Australian firm DroneShield has opened a new European headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, establishing a regional base to support its counter-unmanned aerial system operations across Europe.

The site will function as an operational hub for the company’s activities in the EU and NATO markets, including a regional center focused on counter-drone technologies.

It will also support coordination with a recently established manufacturing presence in Europe, aimed at expanding local production and supply capabilities.

Operations will be led by DroneShield European Headquarters Chief Louis Gamarra, who oversees commercial and operational activities in the region.

Gamarra stated that the opening marks “a major milestone that strengthens our ability to support frontline users, procurement agencies and industry partners across Europe.”

DroneShield in Europe

The initiative builds on DroneShield’s recent expansion of counter-UAS manufacturing in Europe, where the company has set up a regional production line.

Production includes full system assembly and key components, including printed circuit boards, precision-machined parts, and wiring systems, with deliveries expected later this year.

Europe accounted for a significant share of the company’s business last year, generating $98 million in revenue, or about 45 percent of total income.

As of early 2026, DroneShield reported a regional pipeline valued at approximately $1.2 billion.

According to the company, the move aligns with broader European efforts to increase defense spending and industrial capacity, referencing the ReArm Europe Plan unveiled by the European Commission last year.

The initiative aims to boost military investment and strengthen Europe’s domestic defense production base.

Moreover, DroneShield said demand for counter-drone systems in the region is being driven by ongoing security pressures, including the war in Ukraine, repeated drone activity linked to Russian operations, and conflicts in the Middle East.