DroneShield and Origin Robotics signed an MOU on March 31, 2026, to collaborate on counter-UAS defense projects combining DroneShield's sensor fusion and detection tech with Origin Robotics' autonomous interceptor drones.

Military & Paramilitary OperationsConventional Military PressureUnknown

Defense

Summary

On March 31, 2026, DroneShield, a global counter-drone technology leader, and Origin Robotics, a defence tech company specializing in autonomous systems, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop defense and security counter-UAS projects. DroneShield provides advanced detection, electronic warfare, sensor fusion, and command-and-control capabilities. Origin Robotics offers interceptor-focused autonomous platforms, including the BLAZE platform, selected by multiple European governments and now operational. The MOU establishes a framework to combine DroneShield's SensorFusionAI and DroneSentry-C2 detection systems with Origin's interceptor drones to counter long-range, low-cost kamikaze drone threats like Shahed drones. Angus Bean, DroneShield's Chief Product Officer, emphasized the partnership's focus on accuracy, speed, and scalability. Origin Robotics' CEO Agris Kipurs described their autonomous platforms as suited for modern conflict requiring rapid, cost-effective responses. The collaboration aims to address evolving counter-UAS needs in Europe, the Middle East, and the US, offering scalable, layered sensor and effector solutions. The announcement includes images showing representatives shaking hands and mentions downloadable resources such as a CUAS factbook and white paper. The webpage contains detailed information about DroneShield's capabilities, sectors, and compliance, including statements about legal use restrictions and privacy policies.

Classification

Confidence: High

The event is an announced collaboration between defense companies to enhance counter-UAS capabilities, indicating strengthened defensive preparations rather than hostile aggressive actions.

Source URL

https://droneshield.com/media/press-releases/droneshield-partners-with-kinetic-interceptor-manufacturer-origin-robotics-mou

Open source

Provenance

Publisher: extension
Submitted: Jun 27, 2026, 10:51 UTC
Last updated: Nov 8, 2026, 18:25 UTC
Event time: Mar 31, 2026, 00:00 UTC

Published as a Defense Preparations signal with a public source and reviewer-approved assessment bands. See the methodology for how records are assessed.

Raw record

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Public assessmentReliability: StrongSeverity: MinorAttribution: HighSingle sourceTime: Same dayLocation: Unknown

Source reliability

Info credibility

Event time

Mar 31, 2026, 00:00 UTC

Event time confidence

pm24h

Location

Europe

Primary actor

DroneShield

Country

European Union

Countries

European Union

Tags

counter-UAS, MOU, DroneShield, Origin Robotics, autonomous interceptors, BLAZE platform, sensor fusion, electronic warfare, Shahed drones, defense collaboration, European governments

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