Mobilicom Announces New Design Win and Initial Order from United Arab Emirates–Based Arms Manufacturer

Rhea-AI Summary

Mobilicom (Nasdaq: MOB) announced a new design win and initial order from a United Arab Emirates–based customer, a prominent small-arms manufacturer, for its Ground Control Station 10” Maxi Controller, 7” Mini Controller, and SkyHopper PRO datalinks.

The systems will be integrated into a remote-controlled weapon system prototype and are expected to be demonstrated at UMEX Abu Dhabi on January 20–22, 2026. Mobilicom said the engagement supports its expansion across the Middle East and could lead to larger follow-on orders if the prototype performs successfully.

Key Figures

Controller size 10" GCS 10” Maxi Controller specified in the UAE order

Controller size 7" 7” Mini Controller specified in the UAE order

Market Reality Check

$7.32 Last Close

Volume Volume 208,683 is slightly below the 20-day average of 234,547, suggesting only modestly elevated trading interest despite the news. normal

Technical Shares at $6.79 are trading above the 200-day moving average of $4.69 and remain 38.38% below the 52-week high of $11.02.

Peers on Argus 3 Up

MOB gained 11.31% while peers were mixed: HOVR and DPRO showed single‑digit gains, OPXS declined, and SPAI was slightly negative. Momentum scanner flagged DPRO and HOVR moving up, but sector_momentum was not marked as a coordinated move, indicating today’s strength in MOB appears company-specific.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 04	Listing transition	Neutral	+3.0%	Shift from ADSs to ordinary shares with 1-for-275 reverse split.
Dec 03	Investor conference	Neutral	+17.7%	Participation in virtual investment conference and investor meetings.
Nov 25	EU design win	Positive	+6.3%	New EU customer design win using controllers, datalinks, cybersecurity suite.
Nov 13	Q3 2025 update	Positive	-7.2%	Strong Q3 revenue growth, cash position, and U.S. sales expansion.
Nov 10	Cybersecurity framework	Positive	+0.9%	Positioning Secured Autonomy framework to address new defense regulations.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has mostly seen share price gains on both operational and corporate updates, with one notable divergence where strong Q3 financials coincided with a negative price reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Mobilicom reported several milestones, including a Q3 2025 update on Nov. 13, 2025 highlighting revenue growth and solid cash, a European design win for protection and security systems on Nov. 25, 2025, and positioning its Secured Autonomy framework around new U.S. defense cybersecurity rules on Nov. 10, 2025. It also undertook a transition from ADSs to ordinary shares and participated in an investor conference in early December 2025. Today’s Middle East design win continues that theme of expanding geographic and end-market reach.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details a new UAE-based arms manufacturer customer ordering Mobilicom’s 10” Maxi and 7” Mini ground controllers and SkyHopper PRO datalinks for a remote-controlled weapon system prototype, with a live demonstration planned at UMEX Abu Dhabi in January 2026. It extends earlier design wins in regions such as the European Union and builds on prior updates about cybersecurity-focused offerings. Investors may watch for follow-on orders from this customer and broader Middle East adoption of Mobilicom’s solutions.

Key Terms

ground control station technical

"The customer ordered Mobilicom’s Ground Control Station (GCS) 10” Maxi Controller"

A ground control station is the land-based hardware, software and crew that monitor, command and receive data from aircraft, drones, satellites or other remote vehicles. Think of it as the vehicle’s remote control room and radio link—it keeps the asset on course, safe and transmitting useful information. Investors watch ground control systems because they are critical to operational reliability, regulatory approval, maintenance contracts and cybersecurity, which affect revenue and risk.

datalinks technical

"and SkyHopper PRO datalinks, which will be integrated into a new"

Datalinks are electronic connections that move information—such as stock prices, financial reports, or operational metrics—between computers, databases, trading platforms, and news services. Investors care because the speed, reliability and accuracy of these links affect how quickly and correctly market participants see and act on information; think of them as the highways that deliver news and numbers, where a traffic jam or outage can cause missed trades, valuation errors, or reporting problems.

remote-controlled weapon system technical

"into a new remote-controlled weapon system prototype and demonstration platform"

A remote-controlled weapon system is a weapon or launcher that can be operated from a distance by a human using a control station or linked device, rather than requiring someone to be physically at the weapon. For investors it matters because these systems can generate defense sales and recurring service or upgrade revenue, but also carry export controls, regulatory scrutiny and reputational or liability risks that can affect a company's value much like selling high-risk products in other industries.

unmanned and autonomous systems technical

"UMEX is a leading international event for unmanned and autonomous systems."

Unmanned and autonomous systems are machines—such as drones, robotic platforms, or self-driving vehicles—that operate without a person aboard and can carry out tasks with varying degrees of self-direction and decision-making. They matter to investors because they can reduce labor costs, enable new services and markets, and boost efficiency, while also creating technical, regulatory and safety risks that can materially affect a company’s revenues, costs and valuation; think of them as automated workers whose performance and rules drive returns.

mission-critical operations technical

"are ruggedized, portable ground control solutions designed for mission-critical operations"

Mission-critical operations are the essential activities, systems, or processes a company must keep running for its business to function—think of them as the heart and power lines that keep a building lit. Investors care because failure or interruption of these functions can cause sudden revenue loss, regulatory fines, safety problems or costly downtime, so their reliability and backup plans directly affect a company’s risk profile and valuation.

software-defined datalink technical

"The SkyHopper PRO is Mobilicom’s field-proven, software-defined datalink solution"

A software-defined datalink is a communications channel whose functions and rules are implemented and changed through software rather than fixed hardware. Like updating an app to add features or patch bugs, it lets devices alter messaging formats, encryption, and routing without replacing physical components. Investors care because this flexibility can reduce upgrade costs, speed deployment of new capabilities, and affect long-term security, interoperability, and maintenance expenses.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

New customer engagement supports Mobilicom’s expansion across the Middle East region, with live prototype demonstration planned at UMEX Abu Dhabi in January 2026

Palo Alto, California, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobilicom Limited (Nasdaq: MOB, MOBBW) (“Mobilicom” or the “Company”), a provider of cybersecurity and robust solutions for drones and robotics, today announced it has secured a new design win and initial order from a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based customer, a prominent small-arms manufacture.

The customer ordered Mobilicom’s Ground Control Station (GCS) 10”  Maxi Controller, 7” Mini Controller, and SkyHopper PRO datalinks, which will be integrated into a new remote-controlled weapon system prototype and demonstration platform, which is expected to be showcased at UMEX Abu Dhabi on January 20–22, 2026. UMEX is a leading international event for unmanned and autonomous systems.

“We have previously achieved sales in the UAE, and this new customer engagement and design win continue to support our expansion across the Middle East region,” said Oren Elkayam, CEO of Mobilicom. “We view the region as a strategic and growing market for autonomous and remotely operated systems supporting defense and security applications, and this order strengthens our presence with high-profile customers across the UAE and broader Middle East region. We anticipate a strong prototype demonstration at UMEX and believe successful performance could support larger, follow-on orders from this customer as well as additional regional opportunities.”

Mobilicom’s Mobile 10” Maxi Controller and 7” Mini Controller are ruggedized, portable ground control solutions designed for mission-critical operations, enabling operators to manage and monitor autonomous and remote systems with reliable command-and-control functionality. The SkyHopper PRO is Mobilicom’s field-proven, software-defined datalink solution engineered for robust, secure communications in demanding environments.

About Mobilicom

Mobilicom is a leading provider of cybersecure robust solutions for the rapidly growing defense and commercial drones and robotics market. Mobilicom’s large portfolio of field-proven technologies includes cybersecurity, software, hardware, and professional services that power, connect, guide, and secure drones and robotics. Through deployments across the globe with over 50 customers, including the world’s largest drone manufacturers, Mobilicom’s end-to-end solutions are used in mission-critical functions.

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Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when it discusses its anticipation for a strong prototype demonstration at UMEX, which could support larger, follow-on orders from customers as well as additional regional opportunities. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on Mobilicom Limited’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and Mobilicom Limited undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

For more information on Mobilicom, please contact:

Liad Gelfer
Mobilicom Ltd
liad.gelfer@mobilicom.com

FAQ

What did Mobilicom (MOB) announce on January 5, 2026 regarding a UAE customer?

Mobilicom announced a design win and initial order from a UAE-based small-arms manufacturer for its 10" Maxi Controller, 7" Mini Controller, and SkyHopper PRO datalinks.

When and where will Mobilicom’s prototype demonstration for the UAE order occur?

The prototype demonstration is planned for UMEX Abu Dhabi on January 20–22, 2026.

Which Mobilicom products will be integrated into the remote-controlled weapon system prototype?

Mobilicom’s Ground Control Station 10" Maxi Controller, 7" Mini Controller, and SkyHopper PRO datalinks will be integrated.

How does Mobilicom describe the SkyHopper PRO datalink in the announcement?

The company described SkyHopper PRO as a field-proven, software-defined datalink engineered for robust, secure communications in demanding environments.

What strategic benefit did Mobilicom cite from the UAE design win for MOB shareholders?

Mobilicom said the engagement supports its expansion across the Middle East and could lead to larger, follow-on orders from this customer and additional regional opportunities.

Will the January 2026 UMEX demonstration affect future orders for Mobilicom (MOB)?

Mobilicom indicated it expects a strong prototype demonstration and believes successful performance could support larger, follow-on orders, though no orders were quantified.