MyDefence Will Open Reston Facility on October 15
The firm will base its new Virginia hub near industry partners to support counter-drone operations.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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MyDefence will open a new facility in Reston, Virginia, on October 15, 2026. The site will serve as a regional base for collaboration and support, expanding the company's existing U.S. footprint in Oklahoma City and Clearwater, Florida.
Why it matters
Establishing a footprint in Reston places the drone-detection developer in closer proximity to key defense partners and government decision-makers. This physical presence aims to streamline project support and foster long-term institutional collaboration.
MyDefence adds a third U.S. site to its network following the launch of an Oklahoma City production facility in February 2026. The total scope of the U.S. operations now spans Virginia, Oklahoma, and Florida.
The players
MyDefence
A developer of counter-unmanned aircraft systems providing detection and jamming technology to security sectors.
William Ostrowski
The president and CEO of MyDefence North America overseeing the firm's U.S. market expansion.
Dan Hermansen
The CEO of MyDefence Group responsible for global strategic direction and international growth.
John Murray
A retired U.S. Army general and former commanding general of Army Futures Command.
Terma
An aerospace and defense company partnering with MyDefence to integrate specialized technology solutions.
The details
The facility opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a live demonstration of the Wingman Edge wearable drone detection platform. These systems provide security teams with real-time detection and jamming capabilities to mitigate unauthorized aerial activity. The site is designed to function as a collaborative hub for interacting with government stakeholders and defense contractors.
Timeline
February 2026: The company launched a production facility in Oklahoma City.
August 2026: MyDefence entered a memorandum of understanding with Terma.
October 15, 2026: The Reston, Virginia facility officially opens.
Market Landscape
The expansion follows the industry trend of defense contractors centralizing operations near the National Capital Region to align with evolving federal counter-drone infrastructure requirements. This move mirrors the geographic clustering seen in major defense supplier networks.
Operators in the defense and security space should monitor how this facility enhances MyDefence’s local support capacity for existing and future contracts. Proximity to federal decision-makers often signals a shift toward more intensive regional technical assistance.
The takeaway
Proximity to government customers remains a critical driver for defense service providers seeking to improve response times and technical collaboration. Monitor future partnership updates from the firm’s collaboration with Terma for signals on new security technology integration.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ExecutiveBiz.
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