Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:25 AEDT — Market closed.
- DroneShield shares closed up following an ASX filing that revealed 500,000 new shares issued from performance options
- New stock issued for nil cash, boosting total ordinary shares outstanding
- Attention now turns to late-February results timing and potential new order updates
DroneShield Ltd has applied to list 500,000 new ordinary shares stemming from performance option exercises, according to an ASX filing. The shares were issued without any cash consideration, pushing the total ordinary shares on issue to 913,917,667. The stock closed 1.3% higher at A$3.90 on Tuesday. 1
It’s a modest uptick percentage-wise, yet it strikes a familiar chord. In a stock sensitive to supply, even standard filings can sway trading, particularly since this change doesn’t inject new cash into the company.
The market may be closed now, but the real test comes in the next session. Traders will watch closely to see if the added shares stay put in long-term portfolios or trigger short-term selling. They’ll also be tracking any further option conversions.
The S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.56% to close at 8,808.5 on Tuesday, following widespread advances in the market. 2
DroneShield specializes in radio-frequency sensing and electronic warfare systems aimed at detecting and disabling drones — known in defense circles as “counter-UAS,” or counter-uncrewed aerial systems. Its lineup features products like DroneGun and DroneSentry, among others. 3
The filing resembles housekeeping more than fundraising and leaves the company’s cash untouched. However, it does increase the share count that investors rely on for per-share metrics and valuations.
The downside is clear: a pay pipeline tied to stock can continuously flood the market with new shares, while defence procurement often happens in fits and starts. If contract schedules slip or clients delay deliveries, the share price can quickly take a hit.
Investors are eyeing the next key trigger: DroneShield is set to release preliminary and annual results on Feb. 24, per Market Index’s calendar. This update should shed light on orders, deliveries, and cash flow. 4
