The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has chosen products from Mydefence, a technological leader in advanced radio-frequency technology for drone equipment, to accelerate access to critical drone detection technology for NATO member nations. The agreement marks a historic milestone in military procurement and enhances NATO’s operational readiness.

The historic procurement agreement, signed between Cobbs Belux, a company specialising in marketing and selling defence and military equipment to NATO armed services, and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), is the first in NATO’s 75-year history. It allows Cobbs Belux to distribute products to NATO member nations. 

In the agreement, Cobbs Belux and NSPA selected the Wingman drone detectors from Mydefence for this 3-year framework agreement with the option to renew the framework.

Dan Hermansen, CEO of Mydefence, reflects on the immediate impact of the agreement. "We have seen a drive in the market for a framework like this, and the results are evident. The activation of the procurement agreement marks a historical milestone for Mydefence. Our life-saving technology is now positioned to play a crucial role in providing NATO forces with comprehensive protective solutions against unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This collaborative approach highlights our commitment to enhancing the safety and effectiveness of NATO operations and the common goal of providing NATO forces with comprehensive protective solutions against unmanned aerial systems," he says.

The critical role of drone technology in modern warfare

A 2023 report cited by Russian state media claimed that 3,500 FPV drone operators had been trained by the Russian Ministry of Defense. Furthermore, it appears that 1,700 more operators are undergoing training to operate various other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Russia is believed to produce tens of thousands of FPV drones per month, which suggests that the number of UAVs being used in combat is increasing. Effective countermeasures are, therefore, more important than ever.

The new procurement framework allows NATO member nations to swiftly acquire Mydefence's radio-frequency technology for drone detection to help armed forces counter the extensive use of UAVs in conflicts. "The use of disposable drones in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine shows how modern warfare has evolved. Our counter drone technology is now immediately accessible to NATO forces. Being approved by the NSPA establishes Mydefence as a major supplier and an important part of modern military strategy," says Dan Hermansen, CEO at Mydefence.