DroneShield has expanded its support for Ukrainian forces through a new local partnership, strengthening the delivery of its counter-drone technology to frontline users. The company has been active in Ukraine since the start of hostilities, with its systems deployed to protect military, infrastructure, and civilian sites from evolving aerial threats.
AI-Driven Counter-Drone Development
With more than a decade of experience as a counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS) specialist, DroneShield has drawn on battlefield lessons in Ukraine to refine its artificial intelligence and machine learning tools. The company says this real-world testing environment has sharpened the speed, accuracy, and adaptability of its detection and mitigation systems against drones employing novel tactics.
“The conflict in Ukraine has crystallised what forward-looking militaries already recognised: the need for advanced, adaptive counter-drone solutions is now a matter of national resilience, not optional investment,” said Oleg Vornik, Chief Executive Officer of DroneShield. “Our work in Ukraine, while only one element of our global operations, has proven pivotal in advancing the sophistication of our AI, with profound benefits for all our users worldwide.”
Local Support and Technology Sharing
The newly announced partnership, whose details remain undisclosed for security reasons, is designed to provide Ukrainian customers with direct, in-country support. This includes rapid technology updates, intelligence sharing, and logistical assistance while ensuring operational security through strict confidentiality measures.
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DroneShield emphasized that while Ukraine is strategically significant, it represents a relatively small part of its global market. The company is active in over 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, where demand for AI-powered CUAS systems continues to rise.
Expanding Global Demand
The war in Ukraine has underscored the strategic importance of counter-drone technology worldwide. As low-cost drones increasingly shape battlefields, governments are moving quickly to strengthen defenses before conflicts escalate. DroneShield positions itself as a key supplier in this shift, with its technology already fielded across allied militaries and critical infrastructure operators.
The company argues that waiting until after a conflict breaks out to deploy CUAS technology leaves nations vulnerable. By expanding both its AI capabilities and global footprint, DroneShield aims to meet surging international demand for adaptable, next-generation drone defense.
Javeria Sajid is an Aerospace Engineering student from NUST with a background in technology and a sharp focus on the global political landscape and defence innovation. She writes to make complex defence technologies understandable, and aspires to bridge journalism, policy, and engineering in her work.
