DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO, OTC:DRSHF) has secured inclusion in the S&P/ASX 200 Index, effective before market open on September 22, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its growth as a global defence technology provider.
The company’s entry into the index, which covers about 89% of the Australian equity market by capitalisation, follows earlier inclusion in other benchmarks such as the Mirae Asset Global X Defence Tech Index, the Global X Defence Tech ETF, the MSCI Global Small Cap Asia Pacific Australia Index, the All Ordinaries, and the S&P/ASX 300 Index.
Chief executive officer Oleg Vornik said: “We are pleased to join the ranks of Australia’s top companies in the S&P/ASX 200. This achievement reflects the strength of our business, the global demand for our counter-drone technology, and the strong support of our shareholders. We believe this milestone will further enhance our visibility with institutional domestic and overseas investors and strengthen our platform for continued growth.”
The announcement follows DroneShield’s record first-half 2025 results, which delivered revenue of A$72.3 million, a 210% increase on the previous year, and profit before tax of A$5.2 million. The company also reported a contract pipeline of A$2.33 billion and a cash balance of A$208 million as of 15 August 2025, supporting future investment and expansion.
DroneShield provides artificial intelligence-enabled counter-drone and electronic warfare platforms to military, government, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure customers worldwide