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Shield to acquire radar maker Echodyne in $5.3 billion deal

First reported 09 Nov, 10:02 UTCSource: DroneDJLast editorial activity 09 Nov, 10:02 UTCWrite a comment ↓

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Shield has announced a $5.3 billion agreement to acquire radar manufacturer Echodyne, a major step into the rapidly growing counter-drone market.

Deal terms and scope

Shield has announced an agreement to buy Echodyne, a radar manufacturer, for $5.3 billion. The deal is a major move for the company into the counter-drone market.

Impact on Mission Systems

The acquisition is set to expand Shield's Mission Systems business. It will bring advanced radar technology into a portfolio of autonomous defense systems that the company is building out.

Open questions

Has the $5.3 billion deal been completed, or is it still pending?

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Key facts

Shield has agreed to acquire radar manufacturer Echodyne for $5.3 billion.

Sources & evidence

DroneDJ Reporting source
Shield raises $2.5 billion to finance major Echodyne acquisition ↗
https://dronedj.com/2026/11/09/shield-echodyne-acquire-counter-drone/