FROM GLOBAL DEFENSE TECH TO OKLAHOMA CITY: HOW MYDEFENCE IS BUILDING ITS U.S. PRESENCE
Detecting unauthorized drones in crowded or sensitive spaces is a growing challenge for airports, public venues and law enforcement agencies across the country. MyDefence, a Denmark-based defense technology company, is working to solve that problem, and Oklahoma City is now part of its U.S. expansion. MyDefence develops technology that detects, identifies and stops drones that are not authorized to be in a given area, giving operators real-time awareness of nearby airspace so they can determine whether a drone poses a threat and take action if necessary. “For public safety, commercial infrastructure or law enforcement, it gives operators awareness of drones that should not be there,” said Bill Ostrowski, president and CEO of MyDefence North America. “We can identify the drone, determine if it’s a threat and, if needed, stop it from entering protected airspace.”
A Strategic Fit for Oklahoma City MyDefence’s move into Oklahoma City began in mid-2024 through a coordinated effort between the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, which worked together to land the initial lead and introduce the company to the region’s aviation and defense ecosystem. Those connections helped MyDefence assess industry partnerships, research institutions and production opportunities in the region as it evaluated where to begin U.S. production. “Oklahoma City is ripe for technology investment and growth, particularly in our space,” Ostrowski said. “The universities here have a strong technical base, and we’re also close to one of our primary customers at Fort Sill.”
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