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The Cobram Estate Olives Ltd (ASX: CBO) share price is frozen on Wednesday after the company requested a trading halt before the market opened.

The halt comes as the olive oil producer prepares to provide an update regarding a major overseas acquisition.

Before trading was paused, Cobram Estate shares finished Tuesday’s session down 0.34% to $2.96. The stock has had a difficult start to the year and is now down around 26% in 2026.

Here’s what investors need to know.

Trading pause requested before market open

In an announcement released this morning, Cobram Estate confirmed it had requested a temporary halt in trading of its shares.

The company said the move comes as it prepares an update on conditions tied to its proposed acquisition of California Olive Ranch.

Management said the pause will help it manage its disclosure obligations and ensure trading occurs on an informed basis while discussions continue.

Trading will remain suspended until the earlier of two events. These include the release of an announcement to the market or the resumption of normal trading on Friday.

Investors should expect further news from the company within the next couple of days.

Major US acquisition remains in focus

Cobram Estate first revealed plans to acquire California Olive Ranch last year in a deal valued at about $259 million.

The transaction would significantly expand the company’s footprint in the United States and strengthen its position in the global olive oil market.

California Olive Ranch is one of the largest olive oil producers in the United States. The deal would represent a strategically important step for the Australian grower.

However, earlier this year, Cobram Estate confirmed that the transaction had attracted attention from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).

The company said it had been responding to voluntary requests for information from the regulator as part of the normal review process.

Cobram Estate previously noted that it had been having productive discussions with the DOJ as the review progresses.

What does Cobram Estate do?

Cobram Estate is an Australian agricultural company focused on the production and marketing of extra virgin olive oil.

The business operates large-scale olive groves and production facilities in both Australia and the United States. It sells olive oil under several branded and private label products across domestic and international markets.

At the current share price, Cobram Estate has a market capitalisation of roughly $1.4 billion.

Despite the company’s long-term expansion strategy, the stock has struggled in 2026 and remains well below levels reached earlier this year.

Attention will now turn to further details on the California Olive Ranch acquisition when trading resumes later this week.

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Market pullbacks are never pleasant, but they are a normal part of investing.

A 10% decline in the share market can feel dramatic in the moment, yet history shows these corrections occur regularly. For long-term investors, they can also create opportunities to buy high-quality Australian shares at more attractive prices.

If the ASX were to fall by around 10%, I would focus on buying companies with strong businesses, reliable earnings, and long-term growth potential.

Here are three Australian shares I would be watching closely if that happened.

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)

BHP is one of the highest-quality mining companies in the world and often finds its way onto my watchlist during market weakness.

The company has a portfolio of large, low-cost assets across commodities such as iron ore, copper, and metallurgical coal. These resources remain essential to global economic activity and long-term trends such as electrification and infrastructure development.

BHP’s scale and balance sheet strength allow it to remain profitable even during weaker commodity cycles. It has also developed a strong track record of returning capital to shareholders through dividends when conditions are favourable.

If the market were to pull back and take BHP shares lower with it, I would see that as a chance to gain exposure to one of the world’s leading resource producers.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA)

Commonwealth Bank continues to stand out as the highest-quality bank in Australia.

Its dominant retail banking franchise, large deposit base, and technology leadership have helped it consistently outperform its peers. That strength is one reason the market often assigns CBA shares a premium valuation compared to other banks.

In the event of a market correction, that premium can sometimes compress as investors reduce risk across the board.

For me, that could create an appealing entry point into a business that has demonstrated an ability to generate strong profits through different economic cycles.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)

Wesfarmers is another Australian share I would keep on my radar during a market pullback.

The conglomerate owns a portfolio of well-known businesses, with Bunnings being the standout performer. Bunnings has built a dominant position in the home improvement market across Australia and New Zealand, supported by strong brand recognition and a loyal customer base.

Beyond Bunnings, Wesfarmers also owns retail and industrial businesses that provide diversification across different sectors.

What stands out to me about Wesfarmers is its long history of disciplined capital allocation. Management has consistently demonstrated an ability to invest in growth opportunities while maintaining strong returns for shareholders.

If broader market weakness pushed the share price lower, it could create an interesting opportunity to buy into a high-quality Australian business.

Foolish takeaway

Market corrections can be uncomfortable, but they often provide opportunities to invest in strong companies at more attractive prices.

BHP, Commonwealth Bank, and Wesfarmers are three businesses with robust competitive positions and long-term growth potential. If the ASX were to pull back by around 10%, they would be among the Australian shares I would be looking at closely.

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Motley Fool contributor Grace Alvino has positions in Commonwealth Bank Of Australia and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BHP Group and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Picking the right ASX dividend share isn’t just about going for the one with the highest yield. Investors need to factor in a stock’s dividend history and the company’s strength and growth projections.

Here are five ASX stable dividend shares I think are a great opportunity for passive-income-seeking investors, all paying yields between 6% and 10%.

APA Group (ASX: APA)

APA is one of the most stable income stocks listed on the ASX. The energy infrastructure business is well-known for paying strong, consistent dividends, with revenue derived from long-term contracted infrastructure assets. The company paid an interim dividend of 27.5 cents in the first half of FY26 and is guiding a full-year dividend of 58 cents per share. Its current dividend yield is 6.23%, partially franked.

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING)

Food producer Inghams is a reasonably stable income stock. As a customer staple company with steady demand, its dividends are linked directly to food prices. And as everyone needs to eat, it’s a business that is relatively defensive. In the first half of FY26, Inghams paid a fully-franked interim dividend of 4 cents per share, down from 11 cents previously. Its yield is pretty high, though, at 9.36%.

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG)

The miner’s stock is historically volatile because it closely tracks changes in iron ore prices. The material’s price is expected to remain relatively stable through 2026, but gradually decline through to 2030 as supply increases. But Fortescue is a low-cost producer, which means it can remain profitable even when prices fall, though its dividends may fluctuate. The ASX dividend stock paid investors 62 cents per share for the first half of FY26. Broker UBS predicts that Fortescue could pay an annual dividend per share of $1.22.  Fortescue’s current dividend yield is 6.23%, fully franked.

New Hope Corporation (ASX: NHC)

The thermal coal miner’s shares have climbed over 21% in the past 12 months as improving coal prices and strong production figures boosted investor confidence. New Hope paid 15 cents per share in October. At current levels, the miner is offering a dividend yield of roughly 6.75%, fully franked. 

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC)

The media giant underwent a strategic reshape of its business during the first half of FY26. It acquired QMS Media, sold Nine Radio, restructured its NBN and Darwin TV operations, and sold its controlling stake in property platform Domain. The deal allowed Nine to reduce debt, boost its balance sheet, and return roughly $777 million to investors. Nine is due to pay investors an interim dividend of 4.5 cents per share, unfranked, next month. The company is expected to pay 9 cents per share for the full year. Its current dividend yield is 7.54%.

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Brokers believe there is significant upside to be had from Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX: WGX) shares, after the ASX gold miner signed off on a major expansion at its Higginsville operations this week.

The teams at both Macquarie and Canaccord Genuity have issued research reports on the company on Wednesday, with both having a bullish price target assigned to the stock.

But firstly, let’s look at what Westgold announced this week.                                                                                                           

Uplift in production

The company said in a statement to the ASX on Tuesday that it had greenlit a $145 million expansion of its Higginsville processing hub in Western Australia, which would increase gold production by about 60,000 ounces per year, and reduce processing costs by 24% to $34 per tonne of ore.

Westgold said the expansion had a pre-tax payback period of 21 months at a gold price of $4905, or just 12 months if the current spot gold price was used.

The expansion includes a new primary crusher, a new mill, a pebble crusher, and additional leaching tanks to take processing capacity to 2.6 million tonnes of ore per year, up 62.5%.

The new infrastructure would also support future expansion to 4 million tonnes of ore per year, the company said.

Westgold Managing Director Wayne Branwell said regarding the expansion.

The Higginsville Expansion Plan (HXP) is the next step to drive down unit costs and increase group free cash flow from the Southern Goldfields. By expanding the Higginsville mill capacity to a nominal 2.6Mtpa we are creating a more productive, lower-cost processing hub to match the growing outputs from our Beta Hunt mine. This will see us deliver higher group gold production at a lower cost, in line with our 3-Year Outlook.

Mr Bramwell said the definitive feasibility study showed the expansion plan was robust, but importantly, it was designed with the future in mind.

Strategically, the HXP has been designed with future growth in mind. While nameplate capacity of the enhanced flowsheet stands at 2.6Mtpa, many of the upgrades within the flowsheet such as the ore conveying systems, jaw crusher and SAG mill apron feeder are designed to support further expansion to 4Mtpa. This ensures milling capacity is not an impediment to future mine expansions at prospects such as the Fletcher and Mason Zones at Beta Hunt. With the study complete and final investment decision approved, our focus now shifts to securing long-lead items, progressing EPC tendering and maintaining operational continuity throughout the build. The timing of the HXP aligns strategically with the anticipated growth in mining rates from the Southern Goldfields, ensuring that expanded processing capacity is ready to accommodate increased ore delivery from Beta Hunt.

ASX gold stock looking cheap

The Canaccord Genuity team ran the ruler over the announcement and have upgraded their price target for Westgold shares to $8.75 from $8.50.

This compares to the current share price of $6.46.

They also noted that the figures underpinning the expansion were conservative and did not factor in potential debottlenecking or future resource growth.

The team at Macquarie actually reduced their price target on the shares by 2%, but it was still a bullish $9.50 per share.

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The All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) is up 0.3% in morning trade, with one junior ASX gold share leaving those gains in the dust.

The fast-rising gold stock in question is Torque Metals Ltd (ASX: TOR). The miner is focused on its 1,200 square kilometre Paris Exploration Camp, located in Western Australia.

Torque Metal shares closed yesterday trading for 37.0 cents. In earlier trade on Wednesday, shares just leapt to 47.5 cents each, up 28.4%. After some likely profit taking, in later morning trade, shares are changing hands for 46.25 cents apiece, up 25.0%.

Here’s what’s capturing investor interest in the ASX gold share today.

ASX gold share rockets on leadership team

The Torque Metals share price is going through the roof after the miner announced the appointment of a “proven” Western Australian gold discovery and development team.

The new leadership team is comprised of Simon Lawson as chairman-elect, Craig Jones as CEO (effective immediately) and managing director-elect, and David Coyne as non-executive director-elect.

The three men were said to have a strong track record of delivering “major exploration and development success” in the Western Australian gold sector.

Indeed, they each held key roles at Spartan Resources, helping drive significant high-grade gold discoveries at the Dalgaranga Gold Project. This in turn eventually saw Spartan grown from a junior ASX gold share to a major developer. Then, in July 2025, Spartan entered into a $2.5 billion merger with Ramelius Resources Ltd (ASX: RMS).

The board believes the new leadership team can work similar wonders at Torque’s Paris Gold Project

What did management say?

“We are excited to bring together a team that has previously worked successfully together at Spartan Resources and to apply that same discovery-focused mindset at Torque Metals,” incoming chairman Simon Lawson said.

Lawson continued:

We see substantial potential at the Paris Gold Project and across Torque’s 1,200km² land holding. The project’s location near Kalgoorlie places it in the one of the world’s great gold districts, while its geology is amenable to low-cost electromagnetic targeting of high-grade gold shoots – a characteristic shared by only a few gold systems globally.

Incoming managing director Craig Jones said the ASX gold share has “highly prospective” assets. He noted:

Torque Metals presents a compelling opportunity. The company holds a highly prospective project portfolio, and we are now enhancing with individuals who have a proven track record of delivering discovery and development success in Western Australia.

Outgoing chairman Evan Cranston concluded, “Good projects attract good people. Great projects attract great teams and Torque has attracted one of the best teams in the gold business.”

With today’s intraday gains factored in, the ASX gold share is up a whopping 414% since this time last year.

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The Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price is pushing higher in Wednesday morning trade.

At the time of writing, shares in the rare earths producer are up 13.94% to $20.19.

The move follows an announcement released after market close on Tuesday outlining an updated long-term agreement with a key Japanese partner.

Here is what investors need to know.

Lynas secures long-term Japanese supply deal

Lynas revealed it has updated its marketing agreement with Japan Australia Rare Earths (JARE), extending the partnership through to 2038.

The revised agreement strengthens Lynas’ position as a major supplier of rare earth materials to Japan’s industrial sector.

Under the terms of the deal, JARE has committed to purchasing 5,000 tonnes per year of NdPr (neodymium and praseodymium). These rare earth elements are important components used in powerful magnets found in electric vehicles, wind turbines, robotics, and advanced electronics.

In addition to this fixed volume, JARE will also purchase 50% of all heavy rare earth oxides produced by Lynas for the Japanese market.

The arrangement effectively locks in long-term demand for a significant portion of Lynas’ production.

Pricing structure includes floor and upside sharing

The updated agreement also introduces a market-linked pricing model.

Sales will be based on a market referenced price with a floor of US$110 per kilogram of NdPr. This provides Lynas with some protection if rare earths prices weaken.

At the same time, the agreement includes an upside sharing mechanism. If prices rise above US$150 per kilogram, a portion of the additional revenue will be shared with JARE.

Lynas also confirmed that the upside sharing payments will be capped at US$10 million per year.

Management said this pricing structure helps reduce price volatility while still allowing the company to benefit from stronger market conditions.

Strategic partnership strengthens supply chain

The agreement continues a long-running partnership between Lynas and Japanese organisations, including JOGMEC and Sojitz.

Japan has been working for years to diversify its rare earths supply away from China. Lynas plays an important role in that strategy as one of the few major producers outside China.

Lynas’ Chief Executive Officer, Amanda Lacaze, said the updated agreement builds on more than a decade of collaboration.

She noted the partnership has helped support investment in processing capacity and ensures a reliable supply of critical minerals to the Japanese industry.

The revised agreement also follows Lynas achieving first production of separated heavy rare earth oxides in 2025, thereby strengthening its strategic importance.

What it means for investors

Lynas Rare Earths is one of the world’s largest producers of rare earths materials outside China.

Demand for these materials continues to grow as industries expand across electric vehicles, renewable energy, defence technologies, and advanced manufacturing.

By securing a long-term supply agreement with Japan through to 2038, Lynas has improved visibility over future sales.

That stronger outlook appears to be the reason investors are bidding the Lynas share price higher today.

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Dateline Resources Ltd (ASX: DTR) shares are catching the eye and having a very strong session on Wednesday.

At the time of writing, the ASX rare earths stock is up an impressive 13% to 41.7 cents.

Why is this ASX rare earths stock rocketing today?

Investors have been scrambling to buy the ASX rare earths stock after the company announced a major expansion of its Music Valley Heavy Rare Earth Project in California.

According to the release, Dateline has significantly increased the size of the project after staking 969 additional claims covering 19,380 acres.

Management notes that following this expansion, the Music Valley project now spans 1,026 claims across 20,520 acres, giving the company a district-scale land position in the region.

Importantly, the enlarged project area includes nearly 9 kilometres of the prospective Pinto Gneiss geological unit, which has historically been identified as hosting heavy rare earth mineralisation.

Heavy rare earths were first documented in the area by US Geological Survey (USGS) geologists in the 1950s, and Dateline now controls a significant portion of this prospective terrain.

Exploration already underway

The ASX rare earths stock advised that exploration activities are already progressing across the expanded project.

The company revealed that a project-wide airborne magnetics and radiometric survey is currently underway and approximately 65% complete.

In addition, its rare earth specialists have commenced geological mapping and surface rock sampling across the project area.

Management said these activities are expected to help generate and prioritise drilling targets across the consolidated land package.

Commenting on the big news, the ASX rare earths stock’s managing director, Stephen Baghdadi, said:

Music Valley provides Dateline with district-scale exposure to a geological unit where heavy rare earth mineralisation was first documented by USGS geologists more than seventy years ago.

Our approach is to build on that historical work using modern exploration techniques. Airborne geophysics, detailed mapping and systematic sampling are already underway, allowing us to quickly generate and prioritise drill targets across the consolidated land position.

Today’s gain means the Dateline Resources share price has extended its outperformance of the benchmark ASX 200 index in 2026.

The ASX rare earths stock is now up an incredible 80% since the start of the year. This compares favourably to a small gain by the ASX 200 index so far this year.

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Broadly speaking, the ASX-listed healthcare sector is struggling to break out of its “multi-year downgrade cycle” according to the team at Wilsons Advisory.

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t bargains to be had, with some shares oversold and others not yet hitting the highs they should be, according to the broking house.

ASX healthcare stocks a bargain

Wilsons has put out a research note to clients which suggests there are genuine bargains to be had among the ASX healthcare majors.

They said regarding the sector:

After a challenging period for healthcare returns, valuations across the sector have become increasingly attractive. At the index level, the ASX 100 Healthcare sector now trades at two-decade lows on a relative P/E basis. Every Canaccord Genuity-covered ASX 100 healthcare name currently offers material upside to our equity research team’s target prices. Most companies are also trading at multi-year low earnings multiples and well below historical averages, despite generally maintaining compelling growth outlooks. Broadly speaking, this backdrop presents an attractive risk/reward for the sector which – alongside compelling bottom-up stock stories – supports the Focus Portfolio’s overweight exposure.

Regarding particular stocks, Wilsons says the Canaccord Genuity price target for ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) is $46.50, implying 33% upside.

Wilsons said the sleep apnoea device maker’s results were “solid”, and looking forward there was continued growth in sleep apnoea diagnoses which boded well.

Wilsons said the valuation rof the shares remained “undemanding” and they were trading well below their 10-year average from a price to earnings point of view.

Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH) shares were trading at a steep 64% discount to the Canaccord Genuity target price Wilsons said.

They added that they believed Cochlear was “one of the highest quality companies on the ASX” with a 60% share of the cochlear implant market.

They added:

Cochlear is approaching an inflection point in its earnings growth trajectory, supported by the ongoing global rollout of Nucleus Nexa (approved in mid-2025), which is its most significant product launch in over two decades.

On to Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) and its shares are trading at a large 179% discount to the target price of $28.50.

Wilson said after a challenging period, “we believe Telix offers compelling value at current levels, with the market undervaluing its diagnostics franchise and assigning limited value to its pipeline”.

Wilsons said they believe the diagnostics business is more resilient than the market appreciates and the company also has a potential blockbuster prostate cancer treatment making its way through the clinical trial process.

And finally for CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) the Canaccord Genuity target price is 58% higher than the current price at $225, but Wilsons said they still held a “cautious” view on the stock, due to its negative earnings and operational momentum.

They said the company missed its forecast earnings for the first half but reiterated full year guidance, “which implies a particularly strenuous send half contribution”.

As a result, CSL is not held within the Focus Portfolio, despite the stock offering deep value, trading below global peers for the first time in over a decade and at 15 year lows on a forward P/E basis, at 14x.

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Motley Fool contributor Cameron England has positions in CSL and Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended CSL, Cochlear, ResMed, and Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended ResMed. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CSL, Cochlear, and Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

If you are lucky enough to have $2,000 to invest in the share market, then it could be worth looking at the three Australian stocks in this article.

Here’s why they could be among the best to buy now:

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG)

The first Australian stock that could be a buy is Goodman Group.

Goodman has built one of the most valuable industrial property platforms in the world. Its portfolio includes logistics facilities and data infrastructure across major cities in Australia, Europe, Asia, and North America.

While logistics warehouses were once viewed as relatively mundane assets, they have become critical infrastructure in the digital economy. Online retailers and global supply chains increasingly rely on strategically located distribution centres to deliver goods quickly.

More recently, Goodman has been expanding into data centre developments. With artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing driving explosive demand for data processing, this part of the business could become an increasingly important growth engine.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

Another Australian stock that could be worth considering with the $2,000 is REA Group.

REA operates realestate.com.au, the dominant property listings platform in Australia. Over time, the company has transformed the way Australians search for homes, becoming the central marketplace for property advertising.

One of the most powerful aspects of the business is its network effect. Agents want to advertise on the platform where the most buyers are searching, and buyers go where the most listings appear. This dynamic has helped REA maintain a commanding position in the market.

As property prices rise and real estate transactions remain an essential part of the economy, REA continues to benefit from strong demand for its advertising and digital services.

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)

A final Australian stock that could be worth a look is TechnologyOne.

TechnologyOne develops enterprise software used by governments, universities, and large organisations. Its products help manage financial systems, human resources, and asset management across complex institutions.

Over the past decade, the company has successfully transitioned customers to a software-as-a-service model delivered through the cloud. This shift has increased annual recurring revenue and strengthened customer relationships.

What also stands out about TechnologyOne is its remarkable consistency. The company has delivered steady earnings growth for many years, supported by long-term contracts and deeply embedded software platforms.

And with management believing that the company can double in size every five years, the future looks bright for this one.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Goodman Group, REA Group, and Technology One. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Goodman Group and Technology One. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Goodman Group and Technology One. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

DroneShied Ltd (ASX: DRO) has started manufacturing counter-drone armaments in the European Union under contract, marking a significant expansion for the company into a key market, it said on Wednesday.

Growing market

The company said there was strong momentum in the European market following the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030 initiative, “accelerating the need for mature, scalable, and sovereign counter-UAS capability”.

The company added:

Under a new collaboration with an experienced and established manufacturer, production of European-made counter-UAS systems is now underway, with delivery scheduled for mid-2026. The contract manufacturer will carry out full turnkey assembly and component manufacturing, including PCB assembly, precision machining, cable and wire harness assembly, and associated assembly and testing labour. As part of this collaboration, DroneShield has established and will continue to grow a primarily EU-based supply chain, making this the Company’s only production line currently outside of Australia.

DroneShield said the European manufacturing capability would enable it to bid more competitively for European contracts, “which increasingly prioritises sovereign capability, regional production, and resilient supply chains”.

The company said it could now meet contract expectations at scale with reduced lead times.

DroneShield Chief Executive Oleg Vornik said regarding the development:

Europe is undergoing a profound shift in counter-UAS preparedness. By establishing dedicated manufacturing in the EU, DroneShield is contributing to Europe’s sovereign capability while continuing to deliver rapidly and reliably for our European customers. The ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 initiative has highlighted the importance of localised, scalable production, and this new production line positions us to meet that demand.

Mr Vornik said DroneShield expected to grow its total annual production capacity from about $500 million in 2025 to an expected $2.4 billion by the end of 2026.

He added:

This uplift supports rising operational demand across Europe, and reinforces DroneShield’s commitment to strengthening industrial bases and diversifying global supply chains, as militaries, law enforcement and critical infrastructure operators expand and modernise counter-UAS capabilities.

DroneShield recently reported full-year revenue of $216.5 million, up 276% from the previous year, and net profit of $3.5 million, up 367%.

The company also announced in late February that it had won $21.7 million in Western military contracts with an unnamed buyer.

The company said at the time:

The contracts are for the supply of dismounted counter-drone systems, spare kits, and software subscriptions. All items are readily available from existing inventories and it is expected delivery will be made in Q1 2026, with payment expected in Q2 2026.

DroneShield shares were steady at $4.02 on Wednesday morning.

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