Dutch defense technology company Robin Radar Systems has opened a larger operations center in Northern Virginia to support growing US demand for counter-uncrewed aircraft system technology.
The facility will serve as the company’s base for working with US government, defense, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure customers.
Robin Radar said the expansion would allow its US team to provide more local support throughout system evaluation, deployment, and operation.
The company also plans to deepen cooperation with US partners and gradually establish more capabilities in the country.
“We want to become part of the American security ecosystem,” said Siete Hamminga, CEO, Robin Radar Systems.
“That means being here, hiring here, supporting our customers here, working with American companies and ultimately building more of our capability here.”
Counter-Drone Demand
The expansion comes as lessons from recent conflicts, particularly the war in Ukraine, increase demand for systems capable of identifying a range of airborne threats in complex environments.
The company said this demand has translated into strong growth for its IRIS radar.
US sales of the IRIS increased by 75 percent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to the company.
The radar provides 360-degree, three-dimensional coverage at a standard range of 5 kilometers (3.1 miles).
It can be installed on buildings and tripods or operated from moving land vehicles and vessels.
A software-enabled long-range mode extends its instrumented range to 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) for targets such as fixed-wing drones and loitering munitions.
More than 30 IRIS radars provided airspace surveillance for US federal and local authorities during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Robin Radar.