Ocean Power Technologies Awarded Contract to Provide Multiple Unmanned Surface Vehicles for International Defense Customer
Rhea-AI Summary
Ocean Power Technologies (NYSE: OPTT) has secured a contract to deliver multiple WAM-V® unmanned surface vehicles to Allied Forces. The contract, scheduled for delivery in late Spring 2025, includes vehicles, integrated sensors, and operators under a contractor-owned contractor-operated (COCO) model.
This agreement builds upon OPT's recent success in providing autonomous Maritime Domain Awareness, Counter Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, and Mine Counter Measure Solutions across North America, Latin America, and the Middle East. The company's WAM-V® technology serves as a cost-efficient force multiplier for surface and seabed warfare efforts.
While specific contract terms remain undisclosed due to security considerations, CEO Philipp Stratmann highlighted the dual-use nature of their technologies, enabling service to diverse customers.
Positive
- New revenue-generating defense contract secured for multiple WAM-V® vehicles
- Contract expands OPT's presence in the defense sector with Allied Forces
- Demonstrates market validation for OPT's autonomous maritime solutions
- Builds on existing success in multiple geographic regions
Negative
- Contract value and specific terms not disclosed
- Delivery timeline relatively short (Spring 2025), which could pose execution risks
News Market Reaction – OPTT
On the day this news was published, OPTT gained 15.74%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Contract will lead to further growth with Allied Forces
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT) (“OPT” or the “Company”), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced it has been awarded a contract for multiple WAM-V®s for delivery to certain Allied Forces. The contract includes delivery of vehicles, integrated sensors, and operators as a contractor-owned contractor-operated (COCO) delivery in late Spring 2025.
Due to the sensitive nature of this relationship, terms have not been disclosed.
This award builds on the recent commercial success of OPT’s vehicles and PowerBuoy®s for autonomous Maritime Domain Awareness, Counter Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, and Mine Counter Measure Solutions in North America, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Philipp Stratmann, CEO and President of OPT, expressed his enthusiasm about this revenue generating contract, stating, "We believe this agreement is further proof that our systems form an important part of building out the future of ocean security. Using highly adaptable and attritable Unmanned Surface Vehicles, like our WAM-V®, is a cost-efficient force multiplier for surface and seabed warfare efforts for the US Government and other Allied Forces. The dual use nature of our technologies enables us to provide systems to a broad set of customers.”
For additional information about OPT and its services, please visit our website Ocean Power Technologies.
ABOUT OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES
OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides AI-capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® unmanned surface vehicles (USV’s) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is located in Monroe Township, New Jersey and has an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release may contain forward-looking statements that are within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as "may", "will", "aim", "will likely result", "believe", "expect", "will continue", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "contemplate", "seek to", "future", "objective", "goal", "project", "should", "will pursue" and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations about its future plans and performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that could be inaccurate and subject to risks and uncertainties, including the effective delivery and implementation of the new contract to provide multiple unmanned surface vehicles for our international defense customer, the continued success of OPT’s vehicles and PowerBuoy®s, the conversion of potential customers to contracts and the realization of the potential revenue thereunder. Actual results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Please refer to the Company's most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any obligation or intent to update the forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
CONTACT INFORMATION Investors: 203-561-6945 or investorrelations@oceanpowertech.com Media: 609-730-0400 x402 or MediaRelations@oceanpowertech.com
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