DroneShield awarded AUD5 million contract as part of the LAND 156 programme

DroneShield has announced it was one of the recipients of Australia’s Ministry of Defence Project LAND 156 awards for C-UAS and other defence equipment equipment

“DroneShield was awarded approximately AUD5 million of a AUD16.9 million in contracts (across 11 vendors, including five Australian companies),” said the company in a press release.

“The contract involves the provision of portable drone detection and defeat systems designed to support ADF personnel in identifying and mitigating unmanned aerial threats. This procurement forms part of the Commonwealth’s broader initiative to accelerate the acquisition of counter-drone capabilities.”

“In addition to this equipment delivery, DroneShield stands ready to support the ADF as Systems Integration Partner under the broader LAND 156 program. With deep expertise in sensor fusion, electronic warfare, and command-and-control integration, DroneShield is well positioned to contribute to the development of scalable, interoperable counter-drone architectures that meet Defence’s evolving operational requirements.”

For more information

https://www.droneshield.com/media/press-releases/land-156-initial-contracts-announcement

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