Record Revenue Growth
Fiscal 2025 revenue of $5.9 million, a 7% increase year-over-year (from $5.5 million), achieved alongside operational improvements.
Highest Funded Backlog in Company History
Entered fiscal 2026 with $12.5 million in funded backlog, reflecting multi-quarter fulfillment of international defense and commercial contracts and strong customer confidence.
Significant Operating Expense Reduction and Improved Loss
Operating expenses reduced to $23.4 million, down 27% from $32.2 million in FY24. Net loss improved 22%, from $27.5 million to $21.5 million, demonstrating operating discipline and leverage.
Strengthened Balance Sheet and Financing
Cash and equivalents (including restricted cash and short-term investments) rose to $6.7 million from $3.2 million year-over-year. Post-period the company secured a $10 million unsecured debt financing, bolstering liquidity.
Improved Operating Cash Flow Trends
Net cash used in operating activities improved by over 38% to $18.6 million (from $29.8 million), indicating progress on lowering cash burn through cost control.
Strategic Certifications and Security Clearance
Awarded U.S. Department of Defense Facility Security Clearance at the Secret level, achieved ISO 9001 certification for quality management, and became an AUVSI Trusted Operator—enhancing eligibility for classified work and competitive positioning.
Global Deployments, Partnerships, and Defense Validation
Deployed AI-capable Merrow and WAM-V platforms across the Middle East, Latin America and Indo-Pacific; expanded partnerships with Red Cat, Teledyne Marine and regional integrators; selected to participate in the U.S. Navy's Project Overmatch—validating product readiness and defense market relevance.
Go-to-Market and Service Expansion
Commercial organization retooled under new leadership, expanded demonstration fleet and regional reseller network, and began to see increased service revenues (e.g., training) entering backlog and pipeline—supporting higher-margin, repeatable revenue streams.
Diversified Product & Revenue Mix in Backlog
Backlog described as a healthy split between buoys, vehicles and associated services rather than concentrated in a single product, supporting more balanced revenue conversion and recurring service opportunities.