BIO-key (BKYI) spikes on major Middle East defense biometric deployment — stock reacts as company expands EMEA footprint [Nov. 7, 2025]
BIO‑key International announced a major biometric security deployment with an unnamed Middle East defense-sector client, calling it one of its largest regional wins. Shares of BKYI surged as much as 55% in pre-market trading and hovered around $0.63 by early afternoon. The project uses BIO‑key’s multi-factor authentication and is delivered with Saudi partner Cloud Distribution. Financial terms were not disclosed.