Sydney, Australia – 22 October 2025 –DroneShield, a global leader in counter-drone and electronic warfare (EW) solutions, welcomes the release of The Asia Group’s latest report on counter-drone best practices for critical infrastructure, a timely and strategic contribution to the growing global conversation around safeguarding essential assets from emerging aerial threats.
The Asia Group, chaired by The Hon Dr Kurt Campbell, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and inaugural Indo-Pacific Coordinator at the U.S. National Security Council, has outlined a series of recommendations that highlight the urgent need for governments, including the Australian Government, to enable critical infrastructure operators to deploy counter-drone technologies under strict regulatory frameworks.
The report underscores the increasing frequency and sophistication of drone incursions targeting infrastructure such as energy grids, transport networks, and communications systems. It calls for a proactive policy approach that balances public safety, operational continuity, and technological innovation.
Image: The Asia Group’s latest report on counter-drone best practices for critical infrastructure
Kacey Lam-Evans, Government Affairs Director at DroneShield, said, “With the growing number of drone-related incidents globally, critical infrastructure risks being left unprotected. Law enforcement agencies are often stretched thin, and the threat landscape is evolving faster than traditional response mechanisms.”
“The technology to address these drone threats is already here. It’s safe for the general public, non-kinetic, and proven. DroneShield urge the Australian Government to consider progressing consultation processes to investigate the practical application of the recommendations in The Asia Group’s report, to ensure critical infrastructure operators are empowered to take action against drone incidents.”
“This is an opportunity to ensure our infrastructure is resilient and secure.”
DroneShield supports a collaborative approach between government and industry to develop robust, transparent, and accountable frameworks for counter-drone deployment by critical infrastructure operators. The Company looks forward to contributing to ongoing discussions and policy development in this critical area.
The Asia Group’s Report, Counter-UAS and the Protection of Critical Infrastructure – Global Strategies and Best Practices for Australian Policy, can be accessed at theasiagroup.com/counter-uncrewed-aerial-systems-c-uas-and-the-protection-of-critical-infrastructure.
