PMT Security & DroneShield partner to counter rising drone threats

PMT Security has formed a strategic partnership with DroneShield to bolster the protection of government agencies, corrections, and critical infrastructure across Australia.

Addressing emerging threats

The proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has brought both new opportunities and significant security risks for Australian organisations.

Drones are increasingly being used for unlawful activities such as illicit surveillance, delivering contraband into correctional facilities, and disrupting critical operations. Correctional authorities have reported attempts involving drones to deliver drugs and weapons, while operators responsible for government assets and infrastructure face heightened risks related to espionage and sabotage executed via aerial technology.

Recognising these evolving risks, PMT Security has entered into collaboration with DroneShield to deliver solutions encompassing both drone detection and mitigation.

This partnership is aimed at enabling organisations to adopt a proactive approach to countering aerial threats within their operational environments.

Expanding counter-drone capabilities

Under the agreement, PMT Security will extend its existing portfolio to include DroneShield's technologies, which feature radar, radiofrequency, acoustic, and optical detection systems. Central to DroneShield's offering is a proprietary artificial intelligence engine capable of providing real-time drone activity identification.

This allows operators to receive early warnings and maintain situational awareness, while also benefiting from escalation pathways to address emerging threats swiftly.

These counter-drone tools will integrate with PMT Security's expertise in areas such as access control, perimeter security, video analytics, and communications infrastructure. The combined approach is designed to provide a layered defence posture suitable for high-risk environments, including prisons, defence bases, airports, ports, utilities, and large public venues.

"Drone incursions represent one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving threats facing our clients," said Adrian Smith, CEO of PMT Security. "By partnering with DroneShield, we can ensure government agencies and critical infrastructure operators have access to the most advanced and proven counter-drone systems available. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver innovative, integrated security solutions that keep Australians safe."

A unified threat response

PMT Security has a history of delivering tailored security solutions that merge physical systems, electronics, and communications infrastructure.

The addition of DroneShield's counter-drone technology marks a significant broadening of these capabilities, enabling clients to access an integrated model for threat response that is adaptable to rapidly changing risk profiles.

The collaboration has been driven by increased demand from customers for security solutions that can cope with the pace of technological development and sophistication seen in modern drone threats. These strategies reflect a broader industry shift towards multi-layered approaches that enhance security in high-pressure environments.

Future outlook

As drone technologies develop and regulations evolve, the need for advanced countermeasures in security is expected to increase. Through its partnership with DroneShield, PMT Security positions itself to offer local organisations access to expertise developed in Australia alongside practices and technology drawn from a global context.

"Critical infrastructure and high-risk facilities are at the frontline of Australia's resilience," added Smith. "By combining PMT Security's national footprint and expertise with DroneShield's cutting-edge technology, we are setting a new standard for how organisations can safeguard their people, assets, and operations against tomorrow's threats."

The collaboration between PMT Security and DroneShield will provide extended protection against drone-related threats, emphasising a unified and scalable defence framework for a diverse range of Australian sectors including government, corrections, and critical infrastructure.