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DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech
Drones

DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech

DroneShield to supply AUD $5 million worth of portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force under Project LAND 156.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
DroneShield secures AUD $1 million police contract for counter-drone gear
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield secures AUD $1 million police contract for counter-drone gear

DroneShield secures a contract worth over AUD $1 million to supply Australian police with AI-powered counter-drone tech, enhancing public safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Australian businesses redefined under procurement reforms
Supply Chain

Australian businesses redefined under procurement reforms

The Sovereign Australian Prime Alliance has welcomed new reforms defining an Australian business for procurement as one with over 50% Aussie ownership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Calls mount for reform in Australia's ICT procurement policy
Supply Chain

Calls mount for reform in Australia's ICT procurement policy

A report calls for urgent reforms in Australia's ICT procurement policies to bolster local tech firms and align with strategies from key trading partners.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024

Global Stories

DroneShield expands Ukraine presence, advances AI counter-drone tech
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield expands Ukraine presence, advances AI counter-drone tech

DroneShield boosts its Ukraine operations via a new partnership, enhancing AI counter-drone tech shaped by battlefield experience for use in 40+ countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
DroneShield invests millions in R&D & manufacturing expansion
Supply Chain

DroneShield invests millions in R&D & manufacturing expansion

DroneShield to invest AUD $13 million in a new Sydney R&D and manufacturing facility, expanding production capacity to USD $2.4 billion annually by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
DroneShield lands USD $61.6m deal for European military systems
Drones

DroneShield lands USD $61.6m deal for European military systems

DroneShield clinches a USD $61.6m deal to supply handheld detection and counter-drone systems to a European military, its largest order to date.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
DroneShield to open European factory as exports top AUD $500 million
Drones

DroneShield to open European factory as exports top AUD $500 million

DroneShield will open its first European factory as exports to the continent surpass AUD $500 million, making Europe its largest market ahead of the US.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Macquarie Cloud Services debuts AI-focused podcast series
Network Infrastructure

Macquarie Cloud Services debuts AI-focused podcast series

Macquarie Cloud Services has launched an AI-centric series in their Cloud Reset podcast, featuring insights from top industry leaders to tackle AI challenges.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025