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flag DroneShield opens first EU factory to boost counter-drone production for defense and security.

flag DroneShield has opened its first European manufacturing facility to produce counter-drone systems, aiming to boost regional defense capabilities and meet growing demand. flag The facility, part of a broader strategy to expand global production capacity from $500 million in 2025 to $2.4 billion by 2026, supports EU defense initiatives like ReArm Europe Plan and Readiness 2030. flag Partnering with a trusted European manufacturer, DroneShield will handle full assembly, PCB production, machining, and testing, with deliveries expected by mid-2026. flag The move strengthens local supply chains and response times for military, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure users. flag Meanwhile, Romanian firm Qognifly secured €2 million in funding to launch a Bucharest factory by late March 2026, expanding production of drones and counter-drone systems for NATO and international partners, including Ukraine and the U.S., as global demand for such technology rises.

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