Senior Verification and Validation Engineer

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.

DroneShield establishes European Headquarters to accelerate regional growth and sovereign counter-uas capability. DroneShield 30. March 2026 30 March 2026 - DroneShield, a global leader in counter-drone and electronic warfare (EW) solutions, is pleased to announce the official opening of its new European Headquarters in amsterdam, the Netherlands. The establishment of the European Headquarters marks a significant step in DroneShield's long term commitment to Europe, one of the Company's fastest growing regions, and provides a strengthened operational presence to support its expanding footprint across EU and NATO-aligned markets. The new Headquarters will serve as an operational base for DroneShield's EU Centre of Excellence and aligns with the EU's ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 initiative, which seeks to boost military spending, strengthen industrial sovereignty, and accelerate support for Ukraine. It further builds on DroneShield's newly established European manufacturing footprint to advance sovereign counter-UAS capability, which marks a major expansion of the Company's European industrial footprint and manufacturing capacity. The European Headquarters will be led by Louis Gamarra, who was promoted to the position of Chief Commercial Officer earlier this year, and builds on DroneShield's existing regional presence. Mr Gamarra will oversee the continued growth of DroneShield's commercial and operational functions across Europe, including the expansion of a dedicated in-region team. The Company's European footprint now comprises of around a dozen staff, and benefits from a multilingual team proficient in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, and Scandinavian languages (Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian). The team will continue to work alongside DroneShield's robust network of European resellers, while also growing internal operations functions to support delivery to customers. The newly established European headquarters will ensure that customers receive not just leading-edge capability, but also more efficient support and deployment. Europe remains a priority region for DroneShield's sales and business development strategy. In 2025, Europe was the Company's best performing market, securing $98 million in revenue and accounting for 45 per cent of total Company revenue. As of February 2026, DroneShield has a regional pipeline valued at $1.2 billion. Geopolitical pressures, such as the Iranian conflict, ongoing war in Ukraine and repeated Russian drone incursions, continue to drive demand for deployed counter-UAS solutions across Europe and the Middle East. The official opening event hosted VIP guests including the newly appointed Dutch State Secretary for Defence, Mr Derk Boswijk, and Australian Ambassador to the Netherlands, His Excellency Dr Greg French, reflecting the strong partnerships supporting DroneShield's European growth. Louis Gamarra, DroneShield European Headquarters Chief said, "DroneShield's investment in Benelux marks a major milestone that strengthens our ability to support frontline users, procurement agencies and industry partners across Europe. With increasing demand for counter-drone solutions across the region, our new European headquarters will allow us to deliver faster, more localised support to our EU partners. We're proud to be investing in local talent and infrastructure to meet the growing security needs across Europe."