July 29, 2025. DroneShield, a global leader in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technology, announced its participation in Project FlyTrap, a multinational defense initiative led by the U.S. Army V Corps. This critical exercise, running from June to August 2025 in Germany and Poland, brings together United States and United Kingdom forces to advance C-UAS capabilities in response to rapidly evolving aerial threats on the modern battlefield.
Army soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, Royal Yorkshire Regiment, Light Mechanized Infantry, test counter-unmanned aerial systems technologies during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels training area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 5, 2025. Project Flytrap involves the application of new technologies alongside our NATO allies and partners to improve combined lethality and deter against threats in the electronic warfare and cyber-electromagnetic activities spectrum / Photo: Pfc. Brent Lee, U.S. Army
DroneShield has been exclusively focused on C-UAS technology for over 11years and has deployed nearly 4,000 units across more than 40 countries. Notably, DroneShield’s counter-drone technologies have been deployed to Ukraine since the onset of the conflict, proving their reliability and effectiveness in real-world combat. This battle-tested experience further highlights the company’s commitment to providing proven, operational solutions for countering drone threats and has made it a key player in the defense sector.
Soldiers from 7th Army Training Command, the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine and 173rd Airborne Brigade all worked together to make this the first live grenade drop from a UAS in the U.S. Army / Photo: Sgt. Collin Mackall / U.S. Army
C-UAS is no longer optional – it’s essential. We see exercises like Project FlyTrap as crucial to testing technology before it gets into the warfighter’s hands, said Tom Branstetter, VP of Business Development and Sales at DroneShield. We’re honored that our technology is playing a role in shaping the future of C-UAS operations and supporting the mission readiness of our allied forces.
Project FlyTrap reflects the ongoing evolution of counter-drone efforts among NATO allies, particularly in response to the escalating drone threats observed in recent conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine. By participating in this exercise, DroneShield continues to reinforce its position as a trusted partner in the defense industry and a key enabler of future-ready security solutions.
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