DroneShield posts record revenue and unveils leadership changes

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price is in focus after the company announced record quarterly revenue of $63 million and all-time high customer cash receipts of $77 million for the March quarter, reflecting strong growth momentum.

What did DroneShield report?

• Quarterly revenue of $63 million for Q1 FY26, up 87% year-on-year
• All-time record customer cash receipts of $77 million in Q1 FY26, up 361% year-on-year
• Total committed revenue for FY26 to date stands at $140 million
• FY25 revenue was $216.5 million, rising 276% from FY24
• Underlying profit before tax (FY25): $33.3 million; net cash from operations: $15.9 million

What else do investors need to know?

DroneShield announced a significant leadership transition, with long-serving CEO Oleg Vornik stepping down after more than a decade, and Chairman Peter James retiring from the board. Angus Bean, previously Chief Product Officer, has started as the new Managing Director and CEO, bringing deep knowledge of the business having helped build DroneShield’s core technologies and engineering team.

Hamish McLennan will join as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman-Elect from 1 May 2026, taking over as Chairman after the upcoming AGM. The board emphasised that strengthening governance and supporting further growth are key priorities amid robust demand for counter-drone technology.

What’s next for DroneShield?

DroneShield is focused on capitalising on the global growth in demand for counter‑drone solutions. The board transition – including fresh leadership for both CEO and Chairman – is intended to maintain the company’s growth trajectory and bolster operational maturity as it scales further in Australia and overseas.

The company’s strong order pipeline and emphasis on technology innovation position it well for FY26 and beyond. Investors can expect further updates at the company’s AGM and with future trading updates.

DroneShield share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Droneshield shares have risen 353%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 16% over the same period.

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