DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) Secures $8.2 Million Contract
Contract Details
DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) has secured a repeat standalone contract worth $8.2 million from a major European military customer. The contract involves the delivery of dismounted and vehicle-mounted Counter-UxS systems, expected over the next three months. Full cash payment is anticipated in the first quarter of 2025, with no further material conditions to meet.
Previous Engagements
This is the first significant contract from this specific customer. However, DroneShield has received three previous standalone contracts from the same agency since March 2024, totaling approximately $3.9 million. There are no obligations for additional contracts following this order.
Executive Comments
Oleg Vornik, CEO of DroneShield, stated, “Larger orders of this type from repeat customers of this calibre are a validation that DroneShield products are meeting the challenge set by sophisticated military customers.” He further noted that as drone threats increase, militaries require comprehensive solutions such as this contract. “DroneShield is unique globally in that we can provide an entire ecosystem of dismounted, vehicle, and fixed systems and link them all together,” Vornik added.
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