Robin Radar Systems has opened a 9,000-square-metre research, engineering and operations hub in Delft, tripling its previous capacity for counter-UAS radar development, prototyping and production.
What the new facility changes
Robin says the Delft site combines manufacturing, research, engineering and operations. That combination is important for radar companies because product development does not end when a sensor leaves the laboratory: systems need integration, testing, servicing and software updates in response to real deployments.
The company says the facility is one of Europe's largest dedicated radar development and production sites. It expects to employ more than 300 people by the end of 2026 and has expanded customer-support capacity alongside manufacturing and engineering space.
From field feedback to product updates
Robin says operational feedback from deployments in Ukraine, the EU and the Gulf has driven software improvements. One example is an IRIS long-range mode that extended the stated instrumented range from five to 12 kilometres, while a maritime capability allows the system to operate aboard large vessels.
Those examples show why counter-UAS radar is not a static hardware market. New target profiles, clutter conditions and deployment locations can expose limitations that only become visible after field use. A production hub that keeps engineering and support close together may shorten the time from observation to update.
Why capacity is now strategic
Demand for drone detection is growing across military bases, public events and critical infrastructure. Buyers are increasingly concerned about delivery schedules, regional support and supply-chain resilience, not just range and track quality.
A European manufacturing base can therefore matter to customers that need trusted regional supply and predictable maintenance. It does not remove competition or prove that a system is suitable for every site, but it strengthens the company's ability to deliver and iterate at a time when counter-UAS procurement is accelerating.
Counter-UAS performance includes the factory
Robin Radar's Delft expansion highlights an often overlooked part of drone defence: industrial capacity. Detection systems need continuous software improvement, production scale and support infrastructure if they are to keep pace with rapidly changing small-drone threats.
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