Danish counter-drone firm MyDefence expands U.S. footprint with Oklahoma City R&D and production operations

Oklahoma City added as second U.S. site

MyDefence, a Denmark-based developer of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (counter-UAS) technology, has selected Oklahoma City for a second U.S. location as it broadens its North American operations. State economic development officials have said the company’s Oklahoma expansion is tied to an initial investment of more than $1.2 million and is expected to create 48 new jobs.

The Oklahoma City operation is planned for Convergence, a new development near downtown within the city’s Innovation District. Officials have indicated the company’s local offices were targeted for occupancy in 2025 as the broader Convergence project is built out with additional office space and mixed-use amenities.

Why Oklahoma is part of the strategy

MyDefence’s Oklahoma City site has been described as a research-and-development-focused facility intended to place engineering and program work closer to U.S. partners and to reduce barriers associated with supporting domestic customers from overseas. The selection also aligns with Oklahoma’s ongoing effort to grow an aerospace and defense technology cluster, including work related to counter-UAS testing, evaluation, and coordination across academia, industry, and government partners.

The company’s first U.S. office opened in the Tampa, Florida area, where U.S. Special Operations Command is headquartered. Company leadership has said the Florida presence supported closer collaboration with U.S. defense stakeholders.

Shift from presence to onshore manufacturing

Beyond engineering and customer support, MyDefence has also publicly framed the Oklahoma City operation as a step toward expanding U.S.-based production. The company has stated it is pursuing local manufacturing to strengthen supply-chain security and accelerate delivery and support for users. In practical terms, that shift can position a defense technology firm to meet procurement requirements that prioritize domestic production and to respond more quickly to operational demand.

Business context: growing demand for counter-UAS

MyDefence’s Oklahoma expansion comes as counter-drone capabilities draw sustained attention from defense agencies responding to the rapid spread of small, affordable drones and evolving tactics for using them against forces and critical infrastructure. The company markets systems designed to detect and track drone threats across multiple use cases, including wearable, vehicle-mounted, and perimeter-focused configurations.

In July 2025, the company announced a $26 million U.S. Army order for counter-UAS technologies, which it described as the largest order in its history. The award adds context to the company’s push for a deeper U.S. footprint, combining customer proximity, engineering capacity, and production capability.

Key facts at a glance

• Company: MyDefence, headquartered in Denmark, with a U.S. entity operating in North America.
• Oklahoma City plan: R&D presence tied to an initial investment of more than $1.2 million and 48 expected jobs.
• Location: Convergence development near downtown Oklahoma City, within the Innovation District.
• U.S. footprint: Earlier office opened in the Tampa, Florida area; later expansion adds Oklahoma City and U.S.-based production plans.
• Recent contract: Company-announced $26 million U.S. Army order (July 2025).