ABOUT IDDA
BUILDING EUROPE’S
CONNECTED COUNTER-UAS
ECOSYSTEM
The International Drone Defense Association (IDDA) is an independent European-based international platform bringing together governments, public authorities, defense and security institutions, industry, academia and operational experts. Our purpose is to strengthen cooperation, knowledge and practical readiness in response to the rapidly evolving challenges affecting low-altitude airspace.
WHO WE ARE
AN INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM WITH A CLEAR PURPOSE
IDDA was established to address a fundamental challenge: technologies and threats are evolving faster than institutional coordination, regulatory frameworks and operational preparedness.We provide a neutral environment where public authorities, industry, academia and experts can exchange knowledge, identify shared priorities and develop practical pathways towards safer and more resilient airspace.IDDA does not represent a single manufacturer, technology or national interest. Our role is to connect the relevant stakeholders and support responsible, evidence-based cooperation.
Independent. Neutral. International.
WHY IDDA MATTERS
BECAUSE TECHNOLOGY ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH
FRAGMENTED RESPONSIBILITIES
Airspace security involves multiple institutions, authorities and operational responsibilities that must work together.
RAPIDLY EVOLVING
THREATS
Drone technologies, operational methods and threat profiles continue to develop at unprecedented speed.
COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY CHOICES
Institutions need independent understanding before selecting, integrating or deploying Counter-UAS capabilities.
INTERNATIONAL
CHALLENGE
Drone threats cross institutional and national boundaries, requiring stronger cooperation and shared knowledge.
IDDA IN EUROPE
EUROPEAN ROOTS.
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE.
Based in Europe and connected internationally, IDDA is contributing to a growing ecosystem focused on the security and resilience of low-altitude airspace.Through institutional cooperation, industry engagement, academic partnerships, professional education, demonstrations and international events, IDDA is helping connect European priorities with global expertise and technological capability.
OUR PROGRESS
FROM VISION TO AN ACTIVE INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM
IDDA has progressed from an ambitious concept into an active platform for cooperation between institutions, industry, academia and experts.
INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
DEMONSTRATIONS & EVENTS
EDICATION &
EXPERTISE
OUR ROLE
CONNECTING THE STAKEHOLDERS WHO SHAPE AIRSPACE SECURITY
IDDA works at the intersection of public responsibility, operational requirements, technological capability and scientific expertise.Our role is to create trusted connections, facilitate informed dialogue and support cooperation that can lead to practical and responsible outcomes.
HOW WE WORK
THE PRINCIPLES BEHIND OUR WORK
INDEPENDENCE
We maintain an independent perspective and do not promote a single technology or manufacturer as the universal answer.
RESPONSIBILITY
We support lawful, ethical and operationally responsible approaches to airspace security.
COOPERATION
We believe lasting capability is built through trust between institutions, industry, academia and experts.
EVIDENCE
We encourage informed decisions based on testing, operational relevance and demonstrated performance.
IDDA LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP BUILT ON EXPERIENCE, RESPONSIBILITY AND VISION
IDDA is led by professionals with extensive experience across defense, aviation, security, autonomous systems, international cooperation, innovation and strategic communications.Our leadership brings together institutional understanding, operational expertise and a shared commitment to building a safer and more resilient future for low-altitude airspace.
Stayko Topalov
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
Strategy, vision, institutional partnerships; Counter-UAS & autonomous systems Expert
Dr. Ivan Milanov
VICE - PRESIDENT
Military Structures & Relations Educational Programs
Radostin Atanasov
CHAIRMAN & BOARD MEMBER
Autonomous systems programs Cross-border & stakeholder relations
OUR VISION
SHAPING A SAFER AND MORE RESILIENT FUTURE FOR LOW-ALTITUDE AIRSPACE
IDDA’s vision is to contribute to a trusted European and international framework in which governments, institutions, industry and experts can work together to address the challenges of low-altitude airspace security.We are building towards stronger international cooperation, shared professional knowledge, independent technology validation, advanced training, responsible innovation and practical institutional readiness.Our ambition is not simply to respond to today’s drone threats, but to help shape the ecosystem required for tomorrow’s safer autonomous world.
WORK WITH AN INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AIRSPACE SECURITY
