DroneShield Announces US Expansion with Virginia Facility

Australian counter-drone technology firm DroneShield recently announced a significant expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in the United States. This move emphasizes DroneShield’s commitment to expanding its research and development capabilities and will more than double their presence in the US. 

New Virginia Expansion

As part of this strategic investment, DroneShield is adding a second location to their Virginia-based headquarters to accommodate the additional personnel. According to the press release, over 30% of the new roles will be dedicated to software development and further strengthening its artificial intelligence (AI) team and capabilities. These expansions follow increased investment in Australian domestic facilities and a recent establishment of a European office, which Droneshield believes will help them broaden their international market and “establish a stronger physical presence near customers in key markets.” 

“As we continue to scale our operations globally, this expansion in the U.S. plays a crucial role in enhancing our ability to innovate and deliver advanced solutions for the evolving defense industrial base right here in the U.S.,” said Matt McCrann, CEO of DroneShield LLC. “We’re investing in the future of defense, and our growing footprint and impact in the U.S. market directly supports that effort.” 

The expanded U.S. facility will enable DroneShield to accelerate its product development cycles and better service its growing customer base. The addition of key personnel to the R&D team will help drive forward-thinking technological advancements and ensure the company remains responsive to the needs of its customers. 

“We’re not just expanding our operations, we’re doubling down on our commitment to providing best-in-class counter-drone solutions,” said Tom Branstetter, Vice President of Sales and Business Development, DroneShield LLC. “This investment enables us to be more responsive to the growing needs of our U.S. customers across the various sectors we serve.” 

Next Steps

DroneShield believes that this new facility, combined with expanded R&D and planned U.S. production initiatives, will help them respond to the rapidly growing need for counter-drone technology from the US defense sector.

“Expanding our U.S. technology team strengthens our ability to support critical programs and deliver advanced solutions with greater speed and precision. This investment ensures end users benefit from responsive, real-time support and the depth of expertise required for mission success,” said DroneShield’s Chief Product and Technology Officer, Angus Bean.

More information about this expansion and Droneshield is available from their website. 

About DroneShield

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is an Australian publicly listed company with headquarters in Sydney, Australia and Warrenton, Virginia. DroneShield provides counter-drone (CUAS) protection, focusing on Radio Frequency (RF) sensing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Sensor Fusion, Electronic Warfare (EW), Rapid Prototyping, and MIL-SPEC manufacturing. DroneShield’s capabilities are used to protect military, government, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, commercial and VIP security, throughout the world.

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Ian McNabb is a journalist focusing on drone technology and lifestyle content at Dronelife. He is based between Boston and NH and, when not writing, enjoys hiking and Boston area sports.