DroneShield opens Amsterdam HQ as counter-drone demand grows

Drone threats aren’t slowing down in Europe, and neither is DroneShield. The Australia-based counter-drone and electronic warfare specialist has officially opened its new European headquarters in Amsterdam, signaling a deeper, more permanent push into one of its fastest-growing markets.

A strategic move tied to Europe’s defense push

DroneShield’s new hub will serve as the operational base for its EU Centre of Excellence, supporting customers across the EU and NATO-aligned countries. The timing is no coincidence.

Europe is in the middle of a major defense shift, driven by initiatives such as the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030, which aims to boost military spending and strengthen regional industrial capabilities. That push toward “sovereign capability” — building defense tech locally — is exactly where DroneShield is placing its bets.

The company has already begun manufacturing counter-drone systems within the EU, with first deliveries expected by mid-2026. Combined with the new headquarters, this gives DroneShield a more complete European footprint — from production to deployment.

If you’ve been following global security trends, this move tracks. Ongoing conflicts, including the War in Ukraine, along with rising drone incursions and tensions in West Asia, are accelerating demand for counter-drone solutions.

And the numbers back it up. Europe was DroneShield’s top-performing region in 2025, bringing in $98 million — about 45% of the company’s total revenue. As of early 2026, its regional sales pipeline has ballooned to $1.2 billion. In other words: this isn’t a speculative expansion. It’s responding to real, fast-growing demand.

The new European headquarters will be led by Louis Gamarra, recently promoted to chief commercial officer. He’ll oversee a growing regional team — now about a dozen people — covering multiple languages, including English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, and several Scandinavian languages. That multilingual, in-region presence is key for working with governments, defense agencies, and industrial partners across Europe.

The company will continue working with its network of resellers, but is increasingly building in-house capabilities to improve delivery speed and customer support.

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