Dedrone by Axon: Delivering on LAND 156 with Australia’s First National Counter-Drone Network

The Australian Government’s announcement of the first vendor selections for the LAND 156 Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) programme marks a critical step forward in strengthening the country’s defence against evolving airspace threats. Designed to equip dismounted troops with advanced, portable counter-drone capabilities, the programme is part of a broader national effort to protect both military and civilian environments.

Dedrone by Axon is proud to be among those selected with our DedronePortable and DedroneDefender solutions set to be evaluated as part of the procurement process.  However, this is not the first time Dedrone has been trusted to deliver critical capabilities in Australia. Over the past two years, we’ve been working quietly but decisively to build Australia’s first truly national counter-drone network. Today, that network spans more than 65 active sites across every state and territory -  including state capitals, stadiums and sensitive government sites - enabling real-time detection, tracking and coordinated response against multi-threat drone incursions.A Proven Capability, Built for the Indo-Pacific

Dedrone’s technology is purpose-built for the vast operational environments of the Indo-Pacific. Our systems include:

• Autonomous, mobile and multi-threat capabilities: enabling rapid deployment and effective defence anywhere.
• Open-architecture and software-driven: integrating with key defence technologies, including cutting edge radars from Saab Australia and Silentium Defence, mobility platforms including Thales Bushmaster and Supacat HMT, with further integrations planned with EOS effectors and others.
• Ecosystem-ready: exploring collaboration with fellow Land 156 vendors, including taking bodyworn sensor data and integrating into DedroneTracker to give the ADF as comprehensive a picture as possible across all selected capabilities.

AUKUS-Aligned and Interoperable by Design

One of the core aims of the AUKUS treaty is to “foster deeper integration of security and defence-related science, technology, industrial bases, and supply chains” and Dedrone is proud to play a small part in brining these aims to life. However, Dedrone’s commitment to interoperability extends beyond Australia’s borders. The DedroneOnTheMove (OTM) solution has been deployed recently in collaboration with US and UK defence stakeholders through projects like VANAHEIM and FLYTRAP. It has also been procured by the Commonwealth, reinforcing the importance of AUKUS defence integration. Most recently, DedroneOTM was deployed during the high-profile Exercise TALISMAN SABRE, supporting multinational forces in realistic operational conditions, alongside the DedroneDefender smart jammer, as well as other DedronePortable and DedroneFixedSite solutions being employed to protect the high-profile Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group.

Built for the future

Dedrone by Axon is focused on delivering proven, mission-ready capabilities, backed by a growing network, a strong Australian industry partner base, and the largest global footprint, while also leveraging the significant capabilities offered by the wider Axon ecosystem of hardware and software solutions. For Australia, this means more than just new equipment. It means a connected, scalable defence framework ready to meet the drone threat wherever it manifests, at home or abroad.

Axon’s mission is to protect more lives in more places, and Dedrone by Axon is proud to be trusted to delivering on that mission for Australia.