Robin Radar joins DroneShield

Robin Radar Systems and DroneShield said in March they will integrate Robin’s IRIS 3D drone-detection radar into DroneShield’s counter-drone platform. (robinradar.com) (droneshield.com) Counter-drone systems work like layered security: one sensor spots an object, another helps identify it, and software ties the picture together. DroneShield said the Robin tie-up adds another radar option to its sensor ecosystem for defense, critical infrastructure, and public safety customers. (droneshield.com 1) (droneshield.com 2) Robin’s IRIS is a compact radar built to detect small drones in full 3D, meaning it can estimate height as well as direction and distance. Robin says the unit provides 360-degree coverage, uses micro-Doppler signatures and deep neural network software to distinguish drones from birds, and can track targets while mounted on a moving vehicle at up to 100 kilometers per hour. (robinradar.com 1) (robinradar.com 2) DroneShield’s own stack is built around radio-frequency sensing, electronic warfare tools, and sensor-fusion software rather than a single sensor type. The company says its systems are designed to detect, track, identify, and mitigate unmanned aircraft across land, sea, and air deployments. (droneshield.com 1) (droneshield.com 2) (droneshield.com 3) The pairing reflects a wider shift in the counter-unmanned aircraft market toward open architectures, where vendors plug specialist sensors into a common command system instead of selling sealed, one-brand kits. DroneShield said it is taking an “ecosystem-first approach” with third-party sensor providers, while Robin markets IRIS as built to cue other sensors and countermeasures. (robinradar.com) (robinradar.com) (droneshield.com) That matters in places where false alarms are costly and response time is short, including airports, military sites, utilities, and public events. Robin says IRIS is designed for rapid deployment in under 15 minutes for national airspace defense missions, and DroneShield says its products serve military, government, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure users globally. (robinradar.com) (droneshield.com) The companies did not announce a contract value, equity investment, or acquisition. They described the deal as interoperability and integration, with Robin making IRIS available inside DroneShield’s broader aerial-defense offering. (robinradar.com) (droneshield.com) Robin has been expanding its defense partnerships over the past year, including work tied to Boeing, AirMatrix, and a Dutch Ministry of Defence milestone for 100 IRIS radars announced in December 2025. DroneShield, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange as DRO, says it operates from Australia and the United States. (robinradar.com) (droneshield.com) (droneshield.com) For customers, the immediate change is simple: DroneShield can now offer Robin’s radar as part of a layered package instead of asking buyers to stitch the pieces together themselves. (droneshield.com) (robinradar.com)