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Australia Procures Portable C-UAS from Ondas

July 24, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Australia's DoD awards $6.9 million contract to Ondas for C-UAS.
Ondas to supply wearable and hand-held DTIM Kits.
DTIM Kits feature Dronebuster DB4 and DJI AeroScope systems.
Contract part of Land 156 project for layered C-UAS capability.

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Strategic Implications

This procurement may indicate Australia's growing concern about UAV threats, suggesting a shift in defense priorities towards counter-drone technologies. The selection of Ondas' portable C-UAS could signal confidence in the effectiveness of wearable and hand-held systems, which may influence future procurement decisions in the region.

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What Happened

Australian Defence Department Invests in Wearable Counter Drone Technology

The Australian Department of Defence has awarded a $6.9 million contract to US-based Ondas for the procurement of portable counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS). The contract includes the supply of wearable and hand-held Detect, Track, Identify and Mitigate (DTIM) Kits, which feature Ondas’ Dronebuster DB4 and DJI AeroScope systems. The DTIM Kits are part of the DoD’s Land 156 project, aimed at delivering a layered and distributed C-UAS capability against small UAVs. This development was first reported by Janes.

Source | Originally Published: July 23, 2026

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