Tag: DroneShield

InnovationAus Awards 2024: AI Industry Pioneer finalists

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2023 was the year that artificial intelligence broke into the mainstream, with global leaders like OpenAI, Microsoft and Google capturing the imagination of consumers with new generative AI products....

InnovationAus Awards 2024: Translation Hero finalists

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Deep tech is at the very cutting-edge, relying on research breakthroughs and significant technical advances to inspire change and build the future products that broaden our horizon. The Translation...

DroneShield raises $120m to fund R&D

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
DroneShield has raised $120 million to fund R&D for new counterdrone devices and continue its push into new markets, positioning the Australian defence technology company for future growth. The...

New DroneShield base tips R&D capacity past $400m

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Counter drone tech manufacturer DroneShield has tripled its manufacturing and R&D capacity through the opening of its new Sydney headquarters. The new facility in Pyrmont takes DroneShield’s annual manufacturing...

DroneShield signs NATO procurement agreement

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Australian defence technology company Droneshield has signed the first ever counter-drone procurement agreement with NATO, opening the door to new contracts with nations from the military alliance in years...

Defence awards last $3.5m in grants before program reform

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Eight local companies will share in defence industry grants worth $3.47 million, the last to be awarded before Defence introduces a new grants regime in June. Funded projects include...

Local firms score $5.2m for anti-drone Defence tech

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Three Australian developers of counter robotic and autonomous systems have been awarded $5.2 million in contract after showcasing their technology at last year’s Army Innovation Day. The Department of Defence holds...

$20m in home-grown tech bound for Ukraine

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Australia will provide Ukraine with $20 million worth of home-grown technology, including counter-drone systems and deployable 3D printers, as part of its latest military assistance package. Prime Minister Anthony...

DroneShield takes its jammer tech to the next level

Posted on   |  by Stuart Mason
In early 2023, four suspicious drones were seen flying near the inauguration of the Brazilian president, where 10,000 people were in attendance. The drones were quickly disabled using a...