VisionWave to Unveil DeepWave RF™ Near-Bit Subsurface Sensing Initiative at AOW Energy 2026
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VisionWave (NASDAQ: VWAV) plans to unveil its development-stage DeepWave RF™ near-bit subsurface sensing initiative at AOW Energy 2026 in Accra, Ghana, on September 1-3, 2026.
The company filed U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 64/032,626 and is exploring multi-sector exploration and drilling applications.
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News Market Reaction – VWAV
On the day this news was published, VWAV declined 2.15%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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VWAV was down 4.11% pre-news while momentum peers were mixed: SPCE appeared in scanners down 7.18% and CODA up 5.71%, indicating stock-specific dynamics rather than a unified sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Defense expo showcase | Positive | +19.5% | Expanded Eurosatory 2026 presence showcasing expeditionary autonomy ecosystem and VARAN platform. |
| May 19 | UGV private demo | Positive | -7.2% | Invitation-only showcase of Varan UGV and tactical drone fleet in Paris. |
| May 11 | Investor outreach events | Neutral | +1.8% | Exclusive investor events outlining strategic initiatives and defense-sector focus. |
| May 06 | AI platform integration | Positive | +6.2% | Operational integration and commercialization plans for xCalibre AI across autonomous platforms. |
| Apr 28 | AI patent filing | Positive | -4.6% | Provisional patent application for xCalibre camera-as-sensor AI intelligence platform. |
Recent news has produced mixed reactions: product and patent announcements sometimes rallied sharply, but similar positive updates have also seen selloffs.
Over the last few months, VisionWave has highlighted multiple growth and technology initiatives. News on April 28 and May 6 focused on the xCalibre™ AI platform and provisional patent filings, with one update drawing a 6.24% gain and another a 4.57% decline. Defense-focused and autonomy ecosystem showcases around Eurosatory 2026 led to both a notable 19.49% rise and a 7.2% drop on separate days. Investor-focused events in mid-May coincided with a modest 1.83% gain. Today’s DeepWave RF™ initiative and patent filing fit this pattern of IP- and showcase-driven milestones.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement introduces DeepWave RF™, a near-bit subsurface RF sensing initiative backed by a U.S. provisional patent filing (No. 64/032,626) and a planned unveiling at AOW Energy 2026 from September 1–3, 2026. It extends VisionWave’s sensing and AI strategy into exploration markets, complementing earlier autonomy and AI-platform news. Investors may monitor progress toward commercialization, future patent developments, and how these initiatives interact with the company’s existing defense and autonomy ecosystem.
Key Terms
radio-frequency technical
artificial intelligence technical
software-defined radio technical
edge computing technical
physics-informed neural networks technical
machine learning models technical
provisional patent application regulatory
subsurface imaging technical
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VWAV) (“VisionWave” or the “Company”), a technology company focused on advanced sensing, artificial intelligence, imaging, and autonomous technologies, today announced that it plans to unveil DeepWave RF™, its proprietary near-bit subsurface sensing initiative, at AOW Energy 2026, scheduled to be held September 1-3, 2026, in Accra, Ghana.
DeepWave RF™ is a development-stage technology initiative designed to evaluate the use of advanced radio-frequency (“RF”) sensing, artificial intelligence (“AI”), software-defined radio architectures, and real-time computational modeling to assist in the detection, characterization, and interpretation of subsurface geological structures during drilling operations.
The Company continues to evaluate DeepWave RF™ but believes it may represent a novel approach to the significant challenges in the exploration industry: obtaining actionable information regarding geological conditions ahead of the drill bit before drilling into a formation.
VisionWave also announced that it has filed U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 64/032,626, entitled “Near-Bit Subsurface RF Sensing Systems,” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on April 8, 2026. The provisional patent application relates to various aspects of the DeepWave RF™ initiative, including near-bit RF sensing architectures, signal processing methodologies, AI-assisted interpretation systems, and subsurface imaging techniques. The filing of a provisional patent application does not guarantee the issuance of a patent or any particular scope of claims.
DeepWave RF™ is being developed with the goal of evaluating whether adaptive RF sensing techniques can provide drilling operators and exploration teams with enhanced awareness of subsurface conditions ahead of the drilling assembly. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between traditional deep resistivity tools and high-resolution radar technologies by pursuing a practical balance between sensing range and spatial resolution.
The technology architecture under evaluation incorporates advanced sensing hardware, software-defined radio platforms, edge computing, physics-informed neural networks, machine learning models, and real-time inversion techniques designed to transform RF measurements into actionable geological information.
Although there is no assurance of commercialization, potential future applications under evaluation include:
* Oil and natural gas exploration;
* Geothermal resource development;
* Critical mineral and rare-earth element exploration;
* Metallic mineral discovery;
* Groundwater resource identification;
* Geological mapping and subsurface characterization; and
* Geosteering and drilling optimization.
VisionWave Chief Technology Officer Dr. Danny Rittman, inventor of the DeepWave RF™ technology, is expected to present the initiative during AOW Energy 2026 before an audience that includes national oil companies, ministries of energy, regulators, exploration companies, investors, and technical professionals from across Africa and the international energy sector.
“AOW Energy provides an exceptional platform to introduce DeepWave RF™ to industry leaders, regulators, national oil companies, and potential strategic partners,” said Douglas Davis, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of VisionWave. “We believe the filing of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 64/032,626 marks an important milestone in the development of this initiative and reflects VisionWave’s commitment to advancing innovative sensing technologies that may create new opportunities within the global exploration industry.”
Dr. Danny Rittman added:
“For decades, the drilling industry has pursued the goal of obtaining meaningful visibility ahead of the drill bit before entering a formation. We believe DeepWave RF™ represents our effort to evaluate whether advances in radio-frequency sensing, artificial intelligence, software-defined radio technology, and real-time computational modeling can contribute to achieving that objective. While the initiative remains in the research and development stage, we believe the concepts merit discussion and evaluation by the global exploration community.”
VisionWave’s participation at AOW Energy 2026 follows ongoing discussions regarding the application of advanced sensing technologies to frontier exploration opportunities and reflects the Company’s broader strategy of expanding the use of its sensing and AI capabilities into additional commercial markets.
The Company expects to participate in conference activities, engage with government and industry stakeholders, exhibit its technology initiatives, and discuss potential future applications of DeepWave RF™ within the exploration and resource development sectors.
About VisionWave Holdings, Inc.
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV) is a defense and advanced sensing technology company developing AI-driven, RF-based sensing, autonomy, and computational acceleration technologies for defense, homeland security, and commercial infrastructure applications. VisionWave's mission is to connect defense innovation with civilian progress through shared core technologies deployed across air, land, and fixed-site environments. The Company’s website is https://www.vwav.inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding DeepWave RF™ development, patent filings, conference participation, technology evaluation, potential applications, operational deployment across platforms, proof-of-concept timelines, intellectual property realization, strategic initiatives, and the Company’s future business plans. These statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, and beliefs and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control.
Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “predict,” and similar expressions, or by statements that events or trends “may,” “will,” or “could” occur.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including but not limited to: risks associated with the research, development, testing, and technical feasibility of early-stage technologies such as DeepWave RF™; uncertainties regarding the issuance, scope, or enforceability of patents from provisional applications; challenges in integrating acquired intellectual property; delays or failure to achieve proof-of-concept validation or commercial adoption; availability of funding; regulatory approvals and defense contracting requirements; market acceptance of new sensing and AI platforms; competition in autonomous defense and resource exploration sectors; general economic conditions; and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this press release and in the Company's SEC filings. VisionWave undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Contact: investors@vwav.inc
