05 January 2026
DroneShield, a global leader in counter-drone (CUAS) technology, is pleased to announce the promotion of Louis Gamarra to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this expanded role, Louis will lead DroneShield’s global sales strategy, working closely with the company’s worldwide sales teams and distributor network to drive sustained growth across key markets.
Louis brings extensive commercial leadership and sales expertise to this role, having served as a senior sales and commercial director at DroneShield, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s footprint across international markets and deepening engagement with strategic partners and customers.
In his new capacity as Chief Commercial Officer, Louis will oversee the development and execution of DroneShield’s global commercial strategy, optimising channel performance and enhancing customer relationships across military, government, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure sectors.
DroneShield’s ongoing global expansion and diversified customer engagements have positioned the company for its next phase of commercial execution. The appointment supports a broader focus on operational alignment, scalable growth, and long-term value creation across international markets.
“As DroneShield continues to scale globally, strong commercial leadership is critical to turning demand into sustained performance,” said Oleg Vornik, Chief Executive Officer of DroneShield. “Louis has consistently demonstrated the ability to align strategy with execution across regions, customers, and partners. His leadership will be instrumental as we strengthen our global sales organisation and distributor network.”
For the last several years, Louis has been vital in driving sales momentum for DroneShield’s advanced counter-drone solutions, working with cross-regional teams to expand the company’s presence in high-growth markets, including Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. His com
mercial leadership has supported significant operational and revenue milestones as demand for counter-drone technologies has accelerated across defence and security sectors.
“I am honoured to step into the role of Chief Commercial Officer at this pivotal time for DroneShield,” said Louis Gamarra. “We are in a period of rapid global expansion and increasing demand for CUAS solutions, and I look forward to advancing our strategic sales initiatives, empowering our teams, and delivering value to customers and partners around the world.”
With Louis’s promotion, DroneShield continues to strengthen its executive leadership team to support long-term commercial success and drive growth in new and existing markets.
More Insights into $8.2 Contract
On December 30, 2025, DroneShield announced it has secured an $8.2 million contract to supply counter-drone capabilities to a Western military end customer through an in-country reseller.
The contract, placed through an in-country reseller, includes handheld counter-drone systems, associated accessories and spare kits, and ongoing software updates. The reseller is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global, publicly listed defense and technology organization responsible for distribution to the military customer within the region.
The award builds on a long-standing relationship between DroneShield and the reseller, with multiple programs supported over the past seven years. The continued engagement reflects DroneShield’s ability to deliver reliable, field-ready counter-drone solutions that can be deployed quickly and integrated into existing force structures.
Handheld counter-drone systems remain a critical capability for modern military operations, particularly for dismounted units operating in dynamic and contested environments. These solutions provide immediate situational awareness, identification, and protection against uncrewed aerial threats, supporting force survivability and operational freedom across a wide range of mission profiles.
The contract also highlights broader trends shaping military procurement, including the need for scalable counter-drone solutions, accelerated delivery timelines, and technologies that can adapt to rapidly evolving threat environments.
