The initiative follows increased defence investment across Europe under the ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 programme. According to the company, the programme has accelerated demand for mature, scalable and sovereign counter-UAS capabilities among European states.
Production of European-made counter-UAS systems has already begun through a collaboration with an experienced contract manufacturer. Deliveries from the new production line are scheduled to begin in mid-2026.
The manufacturing partner will undertake full turnkey production of the systems. This includes printed circuit board assembly, precision machining, cable and wire harness assembly, as well as associated assembly and testing activities.
DroneShield has also begun establishing a largely EU-based supply chain to support the production line. The new facility represents the company’s only manufacturing operation currently located outside Australia.
The company said the expansion strengthens its position in European defence procurement programmes. Many of these programmes increasingly prioritise sovereign capability, regional production and resilient supply chains.
Oleg Vornik, Chief Executive of DroneShield, said the new facility reflects Europe’s changing security environment and growing focus on counter-drone preparedness. “Europe is undergoing a profound shift in counter-UAS preparedness.”
He added that the new production line would support the continent’s efforts to develop domestic capabilities while maintaining rapid delivery for customers. “By establishing dedicated manufacturing in the EU, DroneShield is contributing to Europe’s sovereign capability while continuing to deliver rapidly and reliably for our European customers.”
Vornik also emphasised the influence of the European Union’s defence readiness initiatives on the company’s decision. “The 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.”
The European production line forms part of a wider global expansion of DroneShield’s manufacturing capacity. The company expects its total annual production capability to increase from around $500 million in 2025 to approximately $2.4 billion by the end of 2026.
According to DroneShield, this expansion is intended to support rising operational demand for counter-UAS systems worldwide. The company said it also aims to strengthen industrial bases and diversify supply chains as military, law-enforcement and critical infrastructure operators continue to modernise their counter-drone capabilities.
