UK Counter-Drone Optics Firm Opens US HQ, Plans Detroit Manufacturing

By ASR Newsdesk · 25 Sept 2026, 18:00 UTC

OpenWorks Engineering, a UK-based counter-drone optics company, has established a US regional headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. The company also intends to launch a manufacturing facility in Detroit, Michigan, by the end of 2026. This expansion aims to increase OpenWorks' presence in a market experiencing significant demand for counter-drone technology.