Name

VisionWave Holdings

Legal name

VisionWave Holdings, Inc.

Website

https://vwav.inc

Company type

Public

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Defense Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC), Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG), Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)

Keywords

• Autonomous defense platforms
• Counter-drone systems
• RF sensing technology
• Unmanned ground vehicles
• AI autonomous systems

Headquarters

HQ city

West Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Defense Platforms and Hardware Sales: VisionWave generates revenue through sale of autonomous defense platforms including UAVs, UGVs, counter-drone systems, and related hardware. The company remains pre-revenue with platforms still in development and not commercially available.
2. Computational Acceleration Services: VisionWave executed a $10 million Statement of Work for qSpeed-Mine cryptocurrency mining acceleration platform spanning 32 weeks with revenue recognition in 2026.
3. RF Sensing Technology Licensing: VisionWave grants licenses to use intellectual property related to defense products, as demonstrated with SaverOne receiving a full license to VisionWave's defense product IP.
4. Subsurface Sensing for Energy: VisionWave is expanding into energy exploration through RF-based subsurface sensing technologies for offshore petroleum applications in Liberia.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VisionWave Holdings develops an integrated multi-domain autonomous defense platform that combines RF sensing, AI, autonomous systems, and computational acceleration technologies across ground, air, AI, and RF domains. The company's STRATUM battlefield-autonomy ecosystem unifies unmanned ground vehicles (VARAN), tactical aerial systems (TALON, D-FLY), and AI-sensing platforms (CAEAN) under a common command architecture for defense, homeland security, and commercial applications.

Product overview

VisionWave Holdings operates as a vertically integrated autonomous defense technology platform combining multiple AI-driven systems across ground, air, RF sensing, and video intelligence domains. The company's core STRATUM battlefield-autonomy ecosystem unifies VARAN unmanned ground vehicles, TALON tactical aerial systems, D-FLY counter-drone interceptors, and CAEAN AI-sensing platforms under a common command architecture. Supporting technologies include ARGUS space-enabled counter-UAS, DeepWave RF subsurface sensing, GhostSight passive radar, SkyWeave HF communications, SDNN AI architecture, QuantumSpeed computational acceleration, xClibre video intelligence, and SaverOne RF sensing capabilities. The portfolio also includes acquired platforms from Solar Drone and planned acquisitions of Meteor Aerospace (with Impact-700 UAV), C.M. Composite Materials, D-Fence, and Foresight Autonomous Holdings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STRATUM: Battlefield autonomy ecosystem integrating multiple autonomous platforms and AI technologies including ground vehicles, aerial systems, and sensing capabilities.
• VARAN
• TALON
• D-FLY
• CAEAN
• ARGUS
• StratumAI
• GhostSight
• SkyWeave
• DeepWave RF
• SDNN
• qSpeed
• QuantumSpeed
• VisionRF

Products and services

• VARAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) platform for autonomous ground operations in defense applications, integrated with Foresight's 3D perception technology. Marketed in South Korea, Japan, India, and Singapore through Foresight channel.
• TALON Tactical Autonomous Aerial System (drone) designed for ISR, reconnaissance, communications relay, and tactical airspace protection missions. Developed through VisionWave UK Ltd. and manufactured in England.
• D-FLY Autonomous Counter-UAS Intercept Platform designed for drone interception and counter-drone operations. Developed through VisionWave UK Ltd. and manufactured in England.
• ARGUS Counter-UAS System Space-enabled AI-driven counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) designed to detect, classify, track, and defeat hostile unmanned aircraft across wide operational areas using satellites, advanced object-recognition AI, resilient HF communications, and coordinated interceptor/effector responses.
• DeepWave RF AI-powered subsurface sensing and visualization platform integrating software-defined radio, near-bit antenna systems, edge processing, and physics-informed neural networks to provide look-ahead sensing for drilling and geological exploration applications in oil and gas, geothermal, and mineral exploration.
• GhostSight Hybrid passive radar architecture combining environmental RF signals with cooperative illumination sources and AI/ML-based fusion for detecting, tracking, and classifying objects including drones and low-altitude threats in defense, security, and critical infrastructure applications.
• SkyWeave AI-orchestrated high-frequency communication system enabling resilient, satellite-free long-range communication for defense and civil applications using adaptive software logic, propagation analysis, and intelligent listening protocols.
• xClibre AI Video Intelligence AI video intelligence platform providing visual perception capabilities with behavioral analytics for integration across defense platforms including ARGUS counter-UAS, autonomous interceptors, unmanned ground vehicles, and fixed-site security deployments.
• QuantumSpeed / qSpeed

Quantifiable outcome

• Autonomous defense platforms market projected to grow from $69.77 billion (2026) to $198.87 billion (2034)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2026Strategic Cooperation Agreement to integrate Foresight's 3D perception technology into VisionWave's VARAN unmanned ground vehicle platform. Foresight promotes platform in South Korea, Japan, India, and Singapore while VisionWave gains global rights to sell military solutions using Foresight technology. Joint steering committee coordinates customer evaluations and potential serial production.
• D-Fence Electronic Fencing Systems Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2026Binding term sheet to acquire at least 51% controlling interest in Israeli AI perimeter security company. Initial stake valued at approximately $5 million with option to acquire remaining 49% at approximately $20 million. Technologies deployed in over 100 critical infrastructure projects across 12 countries.
• Stratonex Defence Technologies Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 July 2026Strategic Distributor Agreement with UK-based defense technology company co-founded by former MP Ben Everitt. Stratonex serves as VisionWave's strategic commercialization and sovereign delivery partner for UK, Europe and other mutually agreed markets covering autonomous systems, AI-enabled platforms, advanced sensing and counter-drone solutions.
• Meteor Aerospace Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Definitive binding agreement to acquire 51% controlling interest for approximately $20.4 million in VisionWave stock, valuing Meteor at $40 million pre-money. Meteor develops UAVs, UGVs, USVs, loitering munitions, electronic warfare, and C4ISR systems. Transaction terminated August 13, 2026 following due diligence review.
• xClibrecoreTechnology or Integration · 13 April 2026Acquisition of AI video intelligence IP assets independently valued at approximately $60 million. Consideration consists of 7 million shares of common stock plus $6 million promissory note. Adds visual perception capabilities to complement RF-based counter-UAS architecture.
• National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Letter of Engagement granting eight-month exclusive pathway toward potential Production Sharing Contract for offshore petroleum Blocks LB-4 and LB-5 in Liberia Basin. Initial signing bonus of $600,000 with additional costs of at least $1 million per block in data licensing fees.
• C.M. Composite Materials Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Proposed 51% acquisition of Israeli aerospace and defense manufacturer producing structural composites for Iron Dome and Barak 8 missile defense systems. Deal valued at $50 million with $5 million secured loan facility. Subject to conditions including joint venture agreements with Belrise Industries.
• SaverOne 2014 Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2026VisionWave completed Phase One of strategic transaction acquiring 19.99% ownership in SaverOne with path to approximately 51%. Collaboration integrates SaverOne's RF sensing technologies into VisionWave's multi-domain defense platform. Total deal value approximately $7 million for defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure applications including counter-drone detection and threat identification.
• Boca Jom Ltd.supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2026Joint venture with Boca Jom Ltd. transferred three comprehensive IP portfolios for Electronic Design Automation tools covering system architectures, source code, and development roadmaps for chip design tools including AstraDRC, VerityLVS, and RelianceRV.
• QuantumSpeedcoreTechnology or Integration · 7 January 2026Acquisition of pre-commercial computational acceleration engine for approximately $99.6 million through 3 million shares, $10 million promissory note, and up to 7 million additional shares. Technology designed to reduce decision latency in defense operations.
• Solar Drone Ltd.coreTechnology or Integration · 15 December 2025Completed acquisition of 100% of Israeli autonomous aerial systems company for approximately $21.6 million. Adds AI-powered autonomous drones for defense, security, and solar asset inspection operations. VisionWave's first acquisition since July 2025 de-SPAC listing.
• Evie Autonomous LimitedsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2025Non-binding Letter of Intent for £500,000 Proof-of-Concept program integrating autonomous vehicle technology into VisionWave's VARAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle platforms. Represents VisionWave's first strategic initiative since de-SPAC listing.
• BladeRanger Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for development of Argus space-enabled AI-driven counter-drone system. VisionWave acquired Solar Drone Ltd., a BladeRanger subsidiary, for approximately $21.6 million. Argus developed in partnership combining space-based imaging, AI object-recognition, and resilient HF communications.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Kratos produces target drones, unmanned combat aircraft, and C5ISR systems, operating in the same autonomous defense segment as VisionWave but with a broader portfolio of established government programs.
• Palantir Technologies: Palantir provides defense AI, data fusion, and operational decision-support (Gotham, Foundry) used by DoD and allied militaries, competing with VisionWave's StratumAI and SDNN agentic capabilities at the command-and-control layer.
• Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman manufactures military UAS (Global Hawk, MQ-8 Fire Scout) and integrated C4ISR systems, competing with VisionWave's TALON and STRATUM as a prime contractor with established multi-domain autonomy programs.
• AeroVironment: AeroVironment is an established manufacturer of military UAS (Switchblade loitering munitions, Puma, Raven) serving the same DoD and allied customers VisionWave targets with TALON, D-FLY, and VARAN — a broader incumbent with deeper procurement relationships.

Direct peers

• Shield AI: Shield AI develops Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT autonomous UAS for military customers, directly overlapping VisionWave's TALON autonomous aerial systems and SDNN autonomy stack in ISR and tactical missions.
• Helsing: Helsing builds AI-enabled defense software for autonomous systems and situational awareness across European NATO forces, directly overlapping VisionWave's StratumAI agentic assistant and SDNN multi-source fusion ambitions.
• Dedrone: Dedrone provides counter-drone detection software (DedroneTracker) integrated with sensors and effectors, directly comparable to VisionWave's ARGUS counter-UAS architecture for airports, critical infrastructure, and military bases.
• DroneShield: DroneShield specializes in counter-UAS detection and defeat solutions (RfPatrol, DroneSentry), competing head-to-head with VisionWave's ARGUS and D-FLY platforms in the same defense and homeland security RFPs.
• Anduril Industries: Anduril is a direct competitor in autonomous defense systems, building Lattice OS, Ghost/Lattice UAS, counter-UAS, and integrated AI command-and-control — the same product architecture VisionWave targets with STRATUM, TALON, D-FLY, and ARGUS.

Regional players

• Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems is an Israeli defense electronics, UAS, and C4ISR manufacturer with strong overlap to VisionWave's Israeli-acquired capabilities (C.M. Composite Materials, VisionWave IL, SaverOne partnership) and to the broader autonomous defense market where VisionWave is positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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