Swarmer, Inc. (SWMR) news centers on defense autonomy, drone swarm software, unmanned systems integration, and AI systems for military platforms. Company announcements often connect Swarmer’s software to combat-tested drone operations, defense partnerships, and unmanned aerial systems used in demanding environments.
Important SWMR news categories include quarterly financial results, business updates, material agreements, software license activity, capital-structure disclosures, and governance changes. Swarmer also generates news around platform integrations, including collaborations that place its autonomy software on small drones, quadcopter bombers, and other unmanned aerial vehicles.
Partnership and acquisition-related coverage is especially relevant for Swarmer because the company’s disclosures link its software platform to other defense technology businesses. News about the Ratel Robotics acquisition agreement is tied to unmanned ground vehicles used for battlefield logistics, casualty evacuation, reconnaissance, drone launching, and demining. News about Vectus Air Defense Systems connects Swarmer to counter-UAS work and drone interceptor swarming technology.
SWMR news can affect how investors understand the company’s market focus, customer deployments, licensing model, and transition from software development into broader unmanned systems programs. Regular review of Swarmer announcements helps connect financial reports with operational milestones, defense collaborations, and regulatory disclosures.
Swarmer (NASDAQ: SWMR) reported a third-quarter 2026 net loss of approximately $9.3 million while advancing its planned defense technology acquisitions.
Revenue was $25,554, versus $35,771 a year earlier; the prior-year net loss was approximately $3.4 million. Cash rose to approximately $37.3 million from $25.3 million at June 30, primarily through equity-line proceeds. Swarmer expects its Ratel Robotics acquisition to close in November 2026, subject to remaining conditions; shareholders approved the related stock issuance. Ratel's results are excluded from Swarmer's quarter. The planned Vataga Drone transaction covers intellectual property and research personnel. A Vectus Air Defense Systems memorandum covers manufacturing and selling complete systems. Vectus intends to purchase at least 40 systems in the first production year and 80 in the second, subject to definitive agreements and approvals; these are not binding orders.
Swarmer (Nasdaq: SWMR) will hold a conference call on November 10, 2026, to discuss its third-quarter financial results.
The call begins at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time and covers the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Results will be released before the call. Management's presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period, and a replay will be available.
Swarmer (SWMR) has signed an agreement to acquire certain intellectual property from Ukrainian drone producer Vataga Drone through cash and equity. The transaction will provide rights to hardware and software engineering intellectual property, including first-person-view drone airframe designs, initiation electronics, ground-control equipment, development tooling and manufacturing documentation.
Following completion, Vataga CEO Maksym Melnyk and 14 hardware research and development team members plan to join Swarmer. Melnyk will become Vice President of Hardware, reporting directly to Swarmer President and U.S. CEO Alex Fink. Vataga will continue operating as an independent manufacturing company. Swarmer says the team's priority will be scaling the combat use of swarming-enabled first-person-view drones and interceptors.
Swarmer (SWMR) will host an investor call on October 29, 2026, to discuss its previously announced acquisition of Ratel Robotics. The call begins at 8:30 a.m. ET and will be hosted by Swarmer President and U.S. CEO Alex Fink and Ratel founder and CEO Taras Ostapchuk.
The agreement covers 100% of Ratel, with consideration comprising cash and stock. Swarmer expects the acquisition to expand its operations into multi-domain autonomous systems by combining Ratel’s unmanned ground vehicle manufacturing with its autonomy software. Closing requires legal, regulatory and shareholder approvals. A virtual special shareholder meeting on November 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET will seek approval for the related common-stock issuance.
Powerus (PUSA) completed its merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings, effective October 1, 2026, and became a publicly traded company. Powerus survived within a newly formed AGH subsidiary, while AGH was renamed Powerus Corporation. The combined company's shares continue trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under PUSA, with no ticker change at completion.
Previously announced developments include an approximately $2.5 million defense purchase order and a U.S. Air Force contract with a ceiling of up to $90 million through mid-2028; actual awards may be materially lower. Powerus also announced a $60 million Australia-New Zealand distribution agreement, which is not a firm purchase commitment, and a $30 million equity investment by Unusual Machines. Powerus placed a component order exceeding $5 million with Unusual Machines; that purchase is not Powerus revenue.
EHang (EH) reported second-quarter revenue of RMB77.9 million in drone-sector commentary that also covered ZenaTech and AeroVironment results. EHang’s revenue rose 203.5% from the first quarter but fell 31.3% from a year earlier. It sold and delivered 36 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, versus 4 in the prior quarter and 52 a year earlier.
ZenaTech (ZENA) reported second-quarter revenue of C$9.3 million, up 316% year over year, and a quarterly net loss of C$22.5 million. Its Drone as a Service segment contributed C$8.1 million in revenue. ZenaTech also has signed acquisition offers that it expects to add approximately C$40 million in revenue during the first 12 months after completed closings. AeroVironment (AVAV) reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $480.5 million, up 6% year over year, and funded backlog of $1.5 billion, up 37%.
Swarmer (SWMR) announced a nonbinding memorandum with Vectus Air Defense Systems to manufacture, sell and deploy mobile air defense systems.
Swarmer holds a 20% interest in Vectus and intends to establish a manufacturing facility in Poland. Vectus has confirmed its intent to purchase and deploy at least 40 systems in year one and 80 or more in year two after production starts. Swarmer’s U.S. CEO estimates a retail price of approximately $5 million to $6 million per system. Final quantities, pricing, financing, specifications and delivery schedules remain subject to definitive agreements.
Lantronix (LTRX) has nominated defense technology executive and former U.S. Navy SEAL officer Jason Lamb for election as an independent director at its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on November 3, 2026, as part of a planned Board refresh.
Chair of the Board Hoshi Printer and director Jim Auker will not stand for re-election and will conclude their Board service at the meeting. Printer has served on the Board and chaired the Audit Committee since 2010 and became Chair of the Board in 2024, while Auker joined the Board in 2025 and served on the Audit Committee. Lamb is CEO of The LGL Group (LGL) and has more than 20 years of leadership experience across special operations, intelligence, technology development and private equity. Lantronix’s unmanned systems business generated $12.6 million in revenue in fiscal 2026 and is expected to represent 15%–20% of total revenue in fiscal 2027, supported by more than 30 active engagements and customers including Teal Drones (a Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) company), Sightline Intelligence, Swarmer (SWMR), DoD Solution and AVT Australia.
Swarmer (SWMR) agreed to acquire Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle maker Ratel Robotics for up to $224 million.
The consideration is a mix of cash and stock, contingent on Ratel meeting earnout milestones, and closing is subject to customary legal, regulatory and shareholder approvals. Ratel has secured contracts totaling $86 million so far this year and is in contract discussions with multiple NATO nations under the “Build With Ukraine” initiative. Its modular UGVs are used for battlefield logistics, casualty evacuation, reconnaissance, drone launching and demining, and it is also developing UAVs, mobile workshops and solar trailers.
Ratel employs more than 300 people who are expected to join Swarmer, bringing the combined workforce to nearly 500. From 1 January to 18 April 2026, Ratel’s products represented about 37% of the Ukrainian defense ministry’s UGV procurement spend of 11 billion UAH ($246.85 million).
Lantronix (Nasdaq: LTRX) reported fiscal Q4 2026 net revenue of $31.2 million, up about 8% year over year, with GAAP EPS of ($0.01) and non-GAAP EPS of $0.04. Fiscal 2026 revenue was $120.9 million, with GAAP EPS of ($0.10) and non-GAAP EPS of $0.15.
Unmanned systems generated $12.6 million of fiscal 2026 revenue, above the midpoint of a $10–$14 million outlook, and active engagements expanded to 30+. Lantronix acquired Vecima Networks’ Industrial IoT business, including the Nero Global Tracking SaaS platform, which is expected to add about $5.3 million of annual revenue, including approximately $4.5 million of ARR.
Year-end cash and cash equivalents were $60.5 million with no debt, versus $20.1 million of cash and $11.8 million of debt a year earlier. For Q1 FY2027, Lantronix expects revenue of $31–$33 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.04–$0.06, and it targets double-digit revenue growth in fiscal 2027.