MyDefence
MyDefence is a Danish counter-UAS company that designs and manufactures wearable, vehicle-mounted, and perimeter drone detection and jamming systems for military, government, and critical infrastructure customers across NATO, the U.S., Australia, and Indo-Pacific markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersNørresundby, Denmark
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MyDefence does
MyDefence A/S is a Danish counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) company, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nørresundby, Denmark, that designs and manufactures radio-frequency (RF) drone detection and jamming hardware. Its product architecture spans three tiers: wearable systems (Wingman 103/105 detector, Pitbull 101 jammer, The Soldier Kit) for dismounted soldiers; vehicle-mounted systems (Watchdog 150/250 detector, Dobermann 151 jammer, Ridgeback Light Vehicle Kit) for mobile platforms; and perimeter systems (Wolfpack, Watchdog 202, Dobermann 121/360, Boxer) for fixed-site protection. Underlying capabilities include wideband RF sensing, multi-sensor correlation (RF/radar/camera fusion) to reduce false positives, electronic warfare jamming of drone command-and-control and GPS links, ATAK tactical integration, and software add-ons (Situational Awareness System, Custom Drone Library). The company has deployed 5,000+ systems across 100+ customers including EU/NATO special forces, the U.S. Army, National Guard, the Australian Department of Defence (A$9.81M contract), the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (via ArmaTech), Taiwan, and various critical infrastructure operators.
MyDefence generates revenue primarily through direct enterprise sales of hardware to defense and government customers under multi-year contracts, supplemented by recurring software/custom drone library updates and professional services for integration and deployment. Go-to-market blends direct field sales with regional channel partners (e.g., ArmaTech in the Nordics, HighCom in Australia) and a newly opened U.S. manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City (February 2026) that addresses 'Buy American' procurement requirements. The customer base spans military, law enforcement, airports, corrections, critical infrastructure, border control, government, corporate, and public safety verticals.
The company is owned by British private equity fund Bridgepoint, which initiated a formal sale process in mid-2026 advised by J.P. Morgan and PwC, positioning a potential exit as one of the most successful Danish PE transactions. Leadership includes founder Christian Steinø, CEO Dan Hermansen, CRO Nicolai Laugesen, and U.S. board advisor General (Ret.) John Mike Murray. With 141 employees and operations in Denmark, the United States, and Singapore, MyDefence is in an active growth phase marked by record 2025 results, new product launches, and geographic expansion into Poland and Taiwan.
MyDefence firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MyDefence
- Legal name
- MyDefence A/S
- Website
- https://mydefence.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- MyDefence is a Danish counter-UAS company that designs and manufactures wearable, vehicle-mounted, and perimeter drone detection and jamming systems for military, government, and critical infrastructure customers across NATO, the U.S., Australia, and Indo-Pacific markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MyDefence industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Counter-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) / Counter-Drone Defense
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Counter-UAS Detection Sensors & Integrated Sensor Suites (IMABAGAK), Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA), Military Aerospace Communications, Datalinks & Networking (IMABAMAK)
Keywords
Where MyDefence is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nørresundby
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
MyDefence business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of counter-UAS hardware including wearable systems (Wingman, Pitbull), vehicle-mounted solutions (Watchdog, Dobermann), and perimeter defense systems (Wolfpack, Boxer). These are one-time capital equipment purchases typically sold to defense and security organizations.
- Software and Updates: Software solutions including situational awareness systems and custom drone libraries, likely with recurring update and support components for maintaining detection accuracy against evolving drone threats.
- Professional Services: Integration, deployment, and support services for counter-drone technology implementation across military, government, and civilian operations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based enterprise pricing for defense and security customers |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
MyDefence product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MyDefence designs, manufactures, and sells counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) including wearable drone detectors and jammers (Wingman, Pitbull, Soldier Kit), vehicle-mounted solutions (Watchdog, Dobermann, Ridgeback), and perimeter defense systems (Wolfpack, Boxer, Dobermann 360) for military, law enforcement, airports, critical infrastructure, and government agencies. The offerings combine wideband RF sensing, multi-sensor correlation, and electronic warfare jamming capabilities, supported by situational awareness software and custom drone libraries, and are sold with integration and support services.
Product overview
MyDefence is a counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) company offering a layered portfolio of wearable, vehicle-mounted, and perimeter protection solutions. The product architecture spans three tiers: Wearable Solutions (The Soldier Kit, Wingman 103/105 drone detectors, Pitbull 101 drone jammer) for dismounted soldiers; Vehicle Solutions (Watchdog 150/250 drone detectors, Dobermann 151 drone jammer, Ridgeback Light Vehicle Kit) for mobile platforms; and Perimeter Solutions (Wolfpack, Watchdog 202 drone detectors, Dobermann 121/360 and Boxer drone jammers) for fixed-site protection. Software Solutions include the Situational Awareness System and Custom Drone Library. All systems leverage wideband RF sensing technology for drone detection and electronic warfare principles for jamming capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MyDefence North America: North American subsidiary of MyDefence, handling US manufacturing and sales operations.
Products and services
- The Soldier Kit A wearable counter-UAS solution providing mission-ready drone detection and jamming for individual dismounted soldiers on the modern battlefield, combining Wingman detection and Pitbull jamming in a single soldier-borne kit.
- Wingman 103 & 105 Wearable soldier-borne drone detectors using wideband RF sensing capabilities to detect commercial drones in modern conflict scenarios.
- Pitbull 101 Wearable drone jammer designed for dismounted tactical operations, providing electronic warfare countermeasures to neutralize unauthorized drones carried by individual soldiers.
- Watchdog 150 & 250 Vehicle-mounted drone detectors providing on-the-move detection capabilities for mobile platforms and tactical vehicle integration.
- Dobermann 151 Vehicle-mounted drone jammer providing electronic warfare countermeasures for mobile counter-UAS operations on tactical vehicles.
- Ridgeback – Light Vehicle Kit Lightweight vehicle kit drone detector designed for tactical vehicle integration with on-the-move detection capability.
- Wolfpack Perimeter drone detection system using passive RF sensors for fixed-site protection, with fiber optic communication enabling sensors to be placed up to 3000 meters apart for comprehensive coverage.
- Watchdog 202 Perimeter drone detector for fixed-site installations providing wideband RF detection at critical infrastructure and government sites.
- Dobermann 121 Perimeter drone jammer for fixed-site counter-UAS protection at installations and critical infrastructure.
- Dobermann 360 Perimeter drone jammer providing 360-degree coverage for fixed-site counter-UAS protection.
- Boxer Perimeter drone jammer for fixed installations providing electronic warfare countermeasures at airports, critical infrastructure, and government facilities.
- Situational Awareness System Software platform providing integrated situational awareness across wearable, vehicle, and perimeter counter-UAS systems, enabling coordinated threat response and integration with tactical systems including ATAK.
- Custom Drone Library Customizable drone detection library enabling identification of specific drone threats and signatures relevant to customer operating environments.
- WideBand XF Antenna Wideband RF antenna developed based on operational lessons from the Ukraine conflict, designed to enhance drone detection and jamming performance across MyDefence product lines.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5000+ systems deployed worldwide
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use MyDefence
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
MyDefence technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature5 records
MyDefence partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and strategic.
- ArmaTechcoreSwedish defense company ArmaTech is a distribution partner for MyDefence in Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The partnership has delivered portable anti-drone systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). ArmaTech CEO Anders Rudén has praised MyDefence's Wingman and Pitbull products as essential to counter-UAS capabilities.
- HighComcoreMyDefence and HighCom partnered to secure a A$9.81 million contract with the Australian Department of Defence. This strategic partnership combines MyDefence's counter-drone technology with HighCom's capabilities for defense procurement in Australia.
- Oklahoma Department of CommercesupportingThe Oklahoma Department of Commerce facilitated MyDefence's establishment of its U.S. manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City as part of the region's strategy to attract aerospace and defense technology companies.
- Greater Oklahoma City ChambersupportingThe Greater Oklahoma City Chamber supported MyDefence's expansion to Oklahoma City as part of regional efforts to develop the aerospace and defense technology sector.
- Oklahoma State UniversitysupportingMyDefence collaborated with Oklahoma State University at the Hamm Institute for American Energy to establish its initial production milestone in Oklahoma City. The partnership contributes to Oklahoma's aerospace and defense talent pipeline development.
- Taiwan (Government/Defense Sector)strategicMyDefence is collaborating with Taiwanese firms and government defense sectors to support Taiwan's drone defense capabilities, leveraging the company's 'Made in USA' manufacturing model. Taiwanese firms are already part of global supply chains for drone-related technologies.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
MyDefence competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- DroneShield: Australian-listed counter-drone specialist offering DroneGun jammers, DroneSentry detection and RfPatrol wearable detectors. Most directly comparable peer: similar wearable/portable/mobile form factors, multi-sensor approach and defense customer base spanning Australia, US and Europe.
- Dedrone: US-based counter-UAS vendor focused on RF-based detection, tracking and identification software (DedroneTracker) integrated with third-party sensors and effectors. Comparable as a software-centric, multi-sensor C-UAS competitor serving defense, government and critical infrastructure customers.
- Fortem Technologies: US counter-UAS company offering SkyDome airspace awareness, DroneHunter autonomous interceptor and TrueView radar. Directly comparable as a multi-sensor C-UAS vendor pursuing military, homeland security and critical infrastructure deployments, with overlapping radar/RF/camera stack.
- D-Fend Solutions: Israel-based C-UAS specialist offering EnforceAir soft-kill takeover systems for airports, military and government. Directly comparable counter-drone peer with overlapping defense, airport and critical infrastructure customer segments and similar non-kinetic mitigation philosophy.
- Liteye Systems: US counter-UAS and electronic warfare integrator offering the AUDS / SHIELD systems combining radar, RF detection, EO/IR and soft-kill effectors. Comparable as a multi-sensor C-UAS vendor targeting military, DHS and critical infrastructure customers in the US and allied markets.
- Department 13 (SRS Global): US counter-UAS vendor developing the MESMER drone mitigation system using protocol manipulation. A niche direct peer focused on non-kinetic RF-based defeat of commercial and autonomous drones, with overlapping defense and government customer profile.
Broad incumbents
- Anduril Industries: US defense prime with the Lattice OS and Roadrunner/C-UAS product line serving US DoD, DHS and allied militaries. A broader incumbent in C-UAS with deeper capital, prime-contractor status and integrated kinetic effectors that competes with MyDefence for the same defense procurement dollars.
- Thales Group: Global defense prime offering counter-drone solutions (EagleShield, GameKeeper) integrated with broader air defense, radar and EW portfolios. Broad incumbent competitor that MyDefence increasingly competes against in NATO and Five Eyes procurements.
- Rheinmetall: German defense prime with growing C-UAS portfolio (including Skynex and partnerships with drone-detection specialists). Broad incumbent competitor in European defense procurement that MyDefence's German/European positioning increasingly confronts at the prime-contractor tier.
Emerging players
- Blighter Surveillance Systems: UK-based radar specialist whose A800 series 3D radar underpins several C-UAS systems (e.g., AUDS). Comparable as a complementary/enabling sensor provider in the counter-drone stack that MyDefence's multi-sensor correlation architecture depends on.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
MyDefence social profiles
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Valuation estimate
MyDefence leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
MyDefence subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
MyDefence funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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MyDefence M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about MyDefence
What does MyDefence do?
MyDefence designs, manufactures, and sells counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) including wearable drone detectors and jammers (Wingman, Pitbull, Soldier Kit), vehicle-mounted solutions (Watchdog, Dobermann, Ridgeback), and perimeter defense systems (Wolfpack, Boxer, Dobermann 360) for military, law enforcement, airports, critical infrastructure, and government agencies. The offerings combine wideband RF sensing, multi-sensor correlation, and electronic warfare jamming capabilities, supported by situational awareness software and custom drone libraries, and are sold with integration and support services.
Is MyDefence a public or private company?
MyDefence is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was MyDefence founded?
MyDefence was founded in 2013. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is MyDefence based?
MyDefence is headquartered in Nørresundby, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does MyDefence make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software and Updates and professional Services.
Who are MyDefence's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are DroneShield, Dedrone, Fortem Technologies, D-Fend Solutions, Liteye Systems and Department 13 (SRS Global). Broad incumbents are Anduril Industries, Thales Group and Rheinmetall. Blighter Surveillance Systems is listed as an emerging player.
Does MyDefence have an API?
No public API is recorded for MyDefence.
What industry is MyDefence in?
MyDefence's product category is Counter-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) / Counter-Drone Defense. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAIAG, Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense, with a secondary code of IMABAGAK, Counter-UAS Detection Sensors & Integrated Sensor Suites. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.