FPGA DSP Engineer (AU)

DroneShield announces leadership transition as Angus Bean is appointed Chief Executive Officer. DroneShield 8. April 2026 Sydney, australia - 8 April 2026 - DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in advanced defense and counter unmanned systems (cuxs) technology, today announced a leadership transition with Angus Bean appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective today. After leading DroneShield through a period of significant growth and global expansion, Oleg Vornik will step down as Chief Executive Officer. At the same time, Peter James will step down as Chairman of the Board following years of leadership and service to the company. Under their leadership, DroneShield evolved from an emerging technology company into a globally recognized provider of counter-UAS solutions, expanding technology capabilities, customer base, and international footprint. The board and leadership team expressed their deep appreciation for the impact both leaders have had on the company's development. "It has been an extraordinary privilege to lead DroneShield during a period of rapid growth and technological advancement. The company is entering its next phase of development and Angus Bean is exceptionally well positioned to guide that journey," said Oleg Vornik. "Angus is the right leader for the future." "Angus led the development of the products that we are best known for in the market, and is the key architect of our current and next generation of technologies. He has built DroneShield's 350 plus engineering team and has been a prominent representative of the business to many of our major customers over the years." Angus Bean has been with DroneShield for over a decade and has played a central role in the development of the company's core technologies and engineering strategy. As an engineer and long-standing leader, he has helped shape the capabilities that underpin DroneShield's counter-UxS solutions today. "I joined DroneShield as its sixth employee and had the privilege of watching the company grow from a small, ambitious team into a global organization of over 500 talented people. I've had the opportunity to work side by side with Oleg since those early days, and together with the broader team we've built technology that is now supporting customers around the world. I'm honored to step into this role and continue building on that foundation as we advance DroneShield's mission and innovation," said Angus Bean. DroneShield remains focused on expanding its global presence and continuing to develop advanced counter-UxS technologies to support defense, government, and critical infrastructure customers worldwide.

DroneShield releases software update for drone platforms. 07/04/2026 DroneShield announced its Q2 2026 software release, delivering coordinated updates across its RF sensing, AI, ATAK-CIV plugin, and command-and-control (C2) platforms. DroneShield's Q2 release is focused on a single outcome: enabling operators to make faster, more confident decisions in complex and contested airspace environments. At the core of the release is a new identity and prioritisation framework designed to reduce operator burden in high-tempo environments. Drones can now be automatically classified as Friendly, Neutral, Hostile, or Unknown using serial-number-based identification and Remote ID inputs. These classifications are applied at the sensor level and carried consistently through to ATAK-CIV and C2 environments. Combined with new emitter prioritisation, operators are presented with the most relevant threats first, while low-value or background signals are suppressed. The result is a cleaner, more actionable operational picture, enabling faster interpretation and response. DroneShield has relaunched its ATAK-CIV plugin as RfLink, a fully reengineered system designed to deliver shared RF awareness across distributed teams. RfLink enables: * Real-time RF detection visualisation within ATAK-CIV; * Line-of-bearing rendering and directional awareness via DroneSentry-X Mk2; * Enhanced Cursor-on-Target data sharing across users and devices; * Seamless propagation of identity tagging and classification rules. ATAK-CIV users can receive consistent data from RfLink users without installing the plugin. RfLink creates a shared, real-time understanding of the RF environment, even across dispersed teams and challenging terrain. Additional features, including Wi-Fi filtering and improved overlay management, reduce visual clutter and help operators maintain focus on genuine threats. This newly designed ATAK-CIV plugin allows teams to operate from a single, aligned view of the RF environment, improving coordination, reducing miscommunication, and enabling faster and threat localization across distributed units. Updates to RfDeviceManager (RfDM) and RfAI embedded software introduce a redesigned interface and expanded detection intelligence, improving both usability and performance at the sensor level. The new interface maintains persistent visibility of detection and disruption data, allowing operators to adjust settings without losing situational awareness. Alignment with DroneSentry-C2's interface also reduces training overhead across the ecosystem. Key enhancements include: * Expanded RfAI emitter library with new drone and controller profiles; * Improved Remote ID performance and stability; * Emitter prioritisation to suppress low-value signals; * Disruption power control by frequency band, enabling precise and compliant operation in regulated or sensitive environments. Together, these updates enable operators to move more efficiently from signal detection to calibrated response, particularly in complex urban or regulatory-constrained environments. DroneShield's DroneSentry-C2, DroneSentry-C2 Tactical, and DroneSentry-C2 Enterprise platforms also receive significant enhancements focused on deployment and clarity. Operators can now deploy using offline MBTiles maps, ensuring full operational capability in disconnected or bandwidth-limited environments such as expeditionary missions, border operations, and remote infrastructure sites. The release also introduces dedicated fixed-wing drone classification across VisionAI and SensorFusionAI, a timely capability as fixed-wing platforms, often associated with longer-range and higher-impact missions, continue to expand their role in both military and asymmetric threat environments. Additional updates include: * Expanded support for radar and third-party sensors in C2 Tactical * On-the-move navigation enhancements with automatic map orientation * Improved SMS alert formatting for critical communications * Microsoft SSO integration for enterprise environments These enhancements strengthen DroneShield's DroneSentry-C2 platforms as a flexible decision layer, capable of supporting both centralised command and distributed field operations. The Q2 2026 software release is available across DroneShield's sensors and effectors and DroneSentry layered defence, with support for Android 10+ and ATAK CIV 5.6+ environments.

Australian firm DroneShield opens European counter-drone hub in Amsterdam. Australian firm DroneShield has opened a new European headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, establishing a regional base to support its counter-unmanned aerial system operations across Europe. The site will function as an operational hub for the company's activities in the EU and NATO markets, including a regional center focused on counter-drone technologies. It will also support coordination with a recently established manufacturing presence in Europe, aimed at expanding local production and supply capabilities. Operations will be led by DroneShield European Headquarters Chief Louis Gamarra, who oversees commercial and operational activities in the region. Gamarra stated that the opening marks "a major milestone that strengthens our ability to support frontline users, procurement agencies and industry partners across Europe." DroneShield in Europe. The initiative builds on DroneShield's recent expansion of counter-UAS manufacturing in Europe, where the company has set up a regional production line. Production includes full system assembly and key components, including printed circuit boards, precision-machined parts, and wiring systems, with deliveries expected later this year. Europe accounted for a significant share of the company's business last year, generating $98 million in revenue, or about 45 percent of total income. As of early 2026, DroneShield reported a regional pipeline valued at approximately $1.2 billion. According to the company, the move aligns with broader European efforts to increase defense spending and industrial capacity, referencing the ReArm Europe Plan unveiled by the European Commission last year. The initiative aims to boost military investment and strengthen Europe's domestic defense production base. Moreover, DroneShield said demand for counter-drone systems in the region is being driven by ongoing security pressures, including the war in Ukraine, repeated drone activity linked to Russian operations, and conflicts in the Middle East.