Company Description
Mobilicom Limited (Nasdaq: MOB) is a provider of cybersecure, robust solutions for the defense and commercial drones and robotics market. According to the company’s public statements, its technologies focus on powering, connecting, guiding, and securing unmanned systems that are used in mission-critical functions. Mobilicom’s offerings span cybersecurity, software, hardware, and professional services for drones, robotics, and autonomous platforms.
While classified under telephone apparatus manufacturing, Mobilicom describes itself as a high-tech company that designs, develops, and delivers smart solutions targeting global drone, robotics, and autonomous system manufacturers. Its product portfolio, as described in prior disclosures, includes the OS3 Platform Software, ICE Cybersecurity Software, MCU Mesh Networking, SkyHopper datalinks, Mobile Ground Control Stations, and system engineering services. These technologies are used by manufacturers and operators of unmanned systems in defense, security, and commercial applications.
Business focus and technology portfolio
Mobilicom states that it serves the rapidly growing market for defense and commercial drones and robotics by providing cybersecure, field-proven technologies. The company highlights a portfolio that includes:
- Cybersecurity software, including its OS3 platform and ICE cybersecurity suite, which are described as addressing operational, security, safety, standards, immunity, and encryption needs for autonomous systems.
- Communication and networking solutions, such as the MCU Mesh Networking family and SkyHopper datalink family, which are used to provide communications between ground controllers and unmanned platforms.
- Ground control solutions, including mobile ground control stations and controllers such as the GCS 10” Maxi Controller, 7” Mini Controller, and MCU-30 Ground Controller.
- Professional and system engineering services that support integration of Mobilicom’s technologies into customer platforms.
The company describes its solutions as end-to-end for drones and robotics, combining software, hardware, and services to support mission-critical operations. Mobilicom reports deployments across the globe with more than 50 customers, including what it describes as some of the world’s largest drone manufacturers.
Cybersecurity for autonomous systems
Mobilicom places particular emphasis on cybersecurity for AI-driven autonomous systems. It has announced its Secured Autonomy™ Framework, which it describes as a comprehensive cybersecurity platform for autonomous systems. According to Mobilicom, this framework leverages its OS3 and ICE software suites to provide protection across three domains:
- Secured Autonomous Platforms for onboard protection of individual drones and robotic platforms.
- Secured Fleets for coordinated protection and resilience across multiple systems.
- Secured Communications for link protection, including electronic warfare defense.
The company states that the Secured Autonomy™ Framework is intended to address regulatory and operational requirements for continuous, automated cybersecurity in defense and critical infrastructure environments, including unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and robotic platforms.
Hardware and compute collaborations
Mobilicom has also described collaborations that integrate its cybersecurity software with advanced computing hardware. For example, it has announced the Secured Autonomy (SA) Compute PRO-AT, a system that combines Mobilicom’s OS3 cybersecurity software with NVIDIA-based AI supercomputers from Aitech. According to Mobilicom, this product is designed for aerospace, defense, and other mission-critical markets, pairing high-performance processing with embedded, defense-grade cybersecurity for unmanned aerial systems.
Through such collaborations, Mobilicom indicates that it is expanding its offerings for larger and faster drones, including platforms in certain U.S. Department of Defense unmanned aerial systems categories, and addressing demand for mission computers with embedded cybersecurity.
Global customer base and use cases
Mobilicom reports that its technologies are deployed globally with over 50 customers, including large drone manufacturers. Public announcements describe engagements with Tier-1 defense and robotics manufacturers in the United States, Asia, the European Union, Israel, and the Middle East. Examples in company news releases include:
- Orders from a Tier-1 Asian robotics manufacturer for MCU Mesh Networking products, SkyHopper datalinks, and Mobile Ground Stations for military and industrial robotics platforms.
- Design wins with defense contractors and arms manufacturers, where Mobilicom’s ground control stations and SkyHopper PRO datalinks are integrated into remote-controlled weapon systems and protection and security platforms.
- Orders from customers in the European Union, including use by public institutions and government authorities in Germany for platforms focused on internal security.
Across these engagements, Mobilicom presents its solutions as supporting defense, security, and protection missions that require secure communications, encryption, and operational integrity for drones and robotics.
Capital markets and corporate structure
Mobilicom Limited is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol MOB. The company has used American Depositary Shares (ADSs) and has announced plans to transition from ADSs to a direct listing of its ordinary shares on Nasdaq. According to Mobilicom, this transition is intended to streamline its corporate structure, reduce administrative complexities associated with an ADR program, and provide direct ownership of ordinary shares for investors under the MOB ticker.
Mobilicom has also disclosed the use of an at-the-market (ATM) sales agreement to offer and sell ordinary shares and ADSs under an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3. Amendments to this ATM program and related prospectus supplements have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the company has reported proceeds from ADS sales under this facility.
Regulatory filings and foreign private issuer status
As a foreign private issuer, Mobilicom files reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 20-F and Form 6-K. Its Form 6-K filings have included:
- Press releases detailing financial results and operational updates.
- Proxy materials for special and annual general meetings of shareholders.
- Information on amendments to its ATM sales agreement.
- Notices regarding changes to its board of directors and committee memberships.
These filings are incorporated by reference into Mobilicom’s registration statements on Form S-8 and Form F-3, as noted in the company’s reports.
Industry classification
In industry classification systems, Mobilicom is associated with the Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing industry within the broader Manufacturing sector. At the same time, the company’s own descriptions emphasize its role in cybersecurity, drones, robotics, and autonomous systems, reflecting a focus on communications, control, and security technologies for unmanned platforms.