DroneShield awarded $1 million local law enforcement contract

Counter-drone company DroneShield has been selected by an unnamed Australian law enforcement agency to deliver a contract worth “over $1 million”, which it said is part of “a broader initiative to moderni[s]e law enforcement tools” and address the growing risks posed by unauthorised drone activity.

DroneShield makes products involved in spotting and disabling unnamed aerial vehicles (UAVs.) In a statement on Wednesday, the ASX-listed company cited its “multi-layered solution suite” enabling officers to detect, assess, and neutralise rogue drones “with speed and precision.”

The contract is not especially large – with the company reporting five “standalone, repeat contracts” totalling $32.2 million  from an unnamed Asia-Pacific military client in April – though Sydney-based DroneShield said it strengthened its domestic footprint and highlighted “the increasing relevance of its solutions” in civilian security settings.

“We’re proud to support another Australian law enforcement agency with our sovereign, AI-powered solutions,” said Oleg Vornik, CEO of DroneShield, on Wednesday. 

“As drone incursions become more frequent, particularly around high-profile events and critical assets, frontline personnel need effective tools that are easy to deploy and operate. Our systems are built in Australia, for Australia’s unique operational needs.”

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