DroneShield Stock Skyrockets 40%: What’s Behind the Surge and What’s Next?
DroneShield (ASX:DRO) shares surged about 40% in early October 2025 after securing two U.S. Department of Defense contracts worth AUD $7.9 million and surpassing 4,000 global counter-drone unit sales. The company reported H1 FY2025 revenue of A$72.3 million, up 210% year-over-year, and turned profitable. DroneShield’s backlog and cash reserves remain strong, with major orders from Europe, Australia, and Ukraine.