Long-time U.S. leader appointed to guide DroneShield’s next phase of growth and support rising demand across defense, federal, and public safety sectorsWarrenton, Viriginia –  November 20, 2025 – DroneShield, a global leader in advanced counter-drone technology, today announced that Tom Branstetter has been appointed to lead its U.S. operations, capitalizing on the company’s continued momentum and commitment to strengthening its U.S. footprint. 

Branstetter has served as DroneShield’s Vice President of Sales and Business Development, and co-led DroneShield’s U.S. business alongside former U.S. CEO Matt McCrann for more than six years. Branstetter played a central role in scaling the organization from a small operation to a nationally recognized leader in counter-drone and airspace awareness technologies. His leadership has helped drive the growth of DroneShield’s U.S. customer base across defense, public safety, federal, and critical infrastructure sectors, while advancing the company’s mission to deliver practical, operator-focused solutions to combat emerging drone threats.

Throughout his tenure, Tom has overseen major U.S. programs, supported deployments across government and defense customers, and helped build the strong operational foundation that DroneShield is known for today. As a veteran of the United States Special Operations Community, his deep understanding of the threat landscape, customer requirements, and the practical realities of deploying CUAS technology in the field makes him uniquely positioned to lead the next phase of U.S. expansion. 

Tom’s appointment ensures continuity for customers at a time when demand for CUAS and airspace security capabilities continues to accelerate. He remains focused on strengthening U.S. operations, supporting current and future programs, and delivering the high-quality service and reliability that DroneShield’s customers expect.

“I’m proud of what we’ve built over the past several years and honored to lead the U.S. team into this next chapter,”said Tom Branstetter. “Our mission remains the same: deliver trusted, scalable, and effective counter-drone technologies that protect people, assets, and critical missions.”

DroneShield, recently announced the formation of its U.S. Advisory Board and an expansion of its U.S. research and development capability. The company will continue its planned U.S. growth initiatives, including expanded customer support, enhanced manufacturing capability, and deeper engagement with defense and public safety partners nationwide.

MESA® radars tapped by Seraphim C-UAS autonomous sensor and effector solutions for exceptional data fidelity, OTM capabilities

Kirkland, WA, November 11, 2025 – Echodyne, the radar platform company, is pleased to announce that its radars have been selected by Digital Force Technologies (DFT) as the primary radars across its Seraphim C-UAS family of systems. DFT combines extensive defense expertise and cutting-edge technology to deliver unparalleled solutions that meet the evolving needs of the warfighter from concept to battlefield application. The Seraphim C-UAS is a modular, expandable family of autonomous solutions for detection, assessment, tracking, deterrence and defeat of UAS threats.

The end customer solutions range from expeditionary systems to fixed-site, in-garrison protection and maintain an agile, rapid-deployment approach. DFT was selected as part of the TERAPIN project to deliver an ultra-endurance autonomous mobile sensor/effector platform with robust edge processing for the expeditionary warfighter operating in austere, remote locations. Echodyne’s portfolio of market-leading radars, including EchoShield® and EchoGuard®, are now integrated components, adding high fidelity detection, classification, and precision tracking data across the Seraphim C-UAS family of systems.

TERAPIN is part of a United States Marine Corps program to provide persistent, all-domain sensing and surveillance support, tactical early warning, multi-domain intrusion-detection, and forward edge processing/computing of an AI/ML- based computer vision capability. These capabilities are being deployed by the Fleet Marine Force (FMF), at the Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR), down to any sized Marine element, to support the Naval Expeditionary Force (NEF) in the conduct of Sea Denial and Sea Control operations, and to enable force protection for Expeditionary Advanced Bases (EABs), forward fixed sites, and installations.

“Echodyne shares Digital Force Technologies’ commitment to delivering adaptable solutions that advance mission success and enhance warfighter safety, awareness, and capabilities,” said Justin MacLaurin, CEO of Digital Force Technologies. “The demand for autonomous systems that accurately sense their environment, identify threats, and inform and protect the warfighter is evolving quickly, and Seraphim C-UAS is proving that cutting-edge, autonomous solutions are available today.”

Echodyne’s patented MESA architecture creates ultra-low SWaP, high performance radar systems that deliver extraordinarily accurate situational awareness data. A solid-state, zero sustainment architecture makes MESA radars ideal for missions in water, coastal, land, and air domains and complements rapid adaptability to fixed, portable, temporary, or on-the-move (OTM) requirements. 

“Echodyne is thrilled to be acknowledged by Digital Force Technologies as having the ideal radars for their Seraphim C-UAS solutions,” said Eben Frankenberg, CEO of Echodyne. “Counter-UAS is critical to every force and mission, and this selection demonstrates again that cutting-edge Defense solutions are turning to Echodyne radar for market-leading accuracy, precision, and reliability.”

• DroneShield brings together leading U.S. military and national security experts to support continued expansion across U.S. and allied markets 
• The Advisory Board strengthens strategic engagement with government and industry partners 

Sydney, Australia – Warrenton, Viriginia – 7 November, 2025– DroneShield, a global leader in advanced counter-drone technology, is pleased to announce the establishment of its U.S. Advisory Board, comprising senior military and national security leaders with extensive operational and industry expertise.&

The Advisory Board will support DroneShield’s expanding U.S. operations, providing strategic guidance on growth, policy engagement, and technology adoption within military, intelligence, and critical infrastructure sectors.

General Mark D. Kelly (Ret.), U.S. Air Force 

General Kelly completed a 38-year career in the United States Air Force, most recently serving as Commander, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, where he led and prepared combat-ready air, space, cyber, and intelligence forces for global operations. His distinguished career includes previous roles as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon, and as Commander of both 9th and 12th Air Forces. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons School and the National War College, General Kelly is a command pilot with over 6,000 flight hours, including 800 combat hours in fighter aircraft.

Brigadier General Gwyn Armfield (Ret.), U.S. Air Force

Brigadier General Armfield recently completed nearly three decades of service in the U.S. Air Force. He is the founder of RGA Consulting Group, advising clients in leadership, risk management, and technology development. His military career included roles as Vice Director for Strategy and Plans at U.S. Central Command and Deputy Commanding General for U.S. and Coalition Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan. A former National Security Fellow at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, he was also Chief of Strategy for U.S. European Command and recipient of the Air Force’s Lance Sijan Leadership Award for his actions in Afghanistan.

Lt. Jay Humphlett (Ret.), U.S. Navy  

A business transformation and military industry leader, Jay Humphlett has driven high-impact strategic capture initiatives at Raytheon and Dataminr. A former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat Radar Intercept Officer and TOPGUN graduate, he has held senior executive roles across venture capital, military, and intelligence-driven technology sectors. His experience spans a variety of markets and business models to include SaaS, AI, PAI/OSINT, Special Mission Aviation, hardware, systems integration, and services. His career includes leadership positions as President of a special mission aviation firm and CEO of a global health protection company.

Anthony P. Reardon (Ret.), U.S. Air Force 

Anthony Reardon served as Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Virginia, as a member of the Senior Executive Service prior to his retirement. As the Air Force’s senior career civilian advisor to the Secretary, he oversaw a $5.6 billion annual portfolio and more than 37,000 personnel, implementing Secretariat policies, goals, and objectives. Earlier in his career, Mr. Reardon held senior roles including Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements; Director of Policy, Plans, and Strategy for Air Force International Affairs; and Deputy Director of Legislative Liaison. A former active-duty Air Force Weapons Systems Officer, fling the RF-4C and held staff positions across multiple commands, accruing over 1,900 flight hours.

DroneShield continues to expand its U.S. footprint across government and commercial markets, with growing demand for its AI-enabled counter-UAS, electronic warfare, and threat-detection solutions.

“The formation of our U.S. Advisory Board marks another milestone in DroneShield’s growth trajectory. Each member brings unique insight from decades of leadership across military operations, military technology, and national security. Their collective experience will strengthen DroneShield’s ability to support U.S. and allied partners in addressing the evolving drone threat environment,” said Oleg Vornik, CEO, DroneShield.