Guardforce AI (NASDAQ: GFAI) expands Thai smart retail partnership

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Guardforce AI Co., Limited reported that it has extended its partnership to provide smart retail business solutions to the Thailand branch of a major global sportswear brand. Under this extension, the company has received requests to deploy its solutions at five additional retail locations in 2026 and one more in 2027.

Guardforce AI previously deployed similar smart retail systems at two locations and installed AI camera systems across 13 additional stores in 2025 after a proof of concept. Management believes these AI-driven CCTV analytics and RFID-based inventory tools could eventually be used across many of the 5,000 retail stores it already serves through its secured logistics business.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of, March 2026

Commission File Number 001-40848

GUARDFORCE AI CO., LIMITED

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

10 Anson Road, #28-01 International Plaza

Singapore 079903

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

On February 26, 2026, Guardforce AI Co., Limited (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the extension of its partnership to provide smart retail business solutions to the Thailand branch of a renowned global sportswear brand. A copy of that press release is attached as exhibit 99.1 hereto.

This report on Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into (i) the prospectus contained in the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (SEC File No. 333-261881) declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on January 5, 2022; (ii) the prospectus dated February 9, 2022 contained in the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (SEC File No. 333-262441) declared effective by the Commission on February 9, 2022; (iii) the prospectus contained in the Company’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form F-1 on Form F-3 (SEC File No. 333-258054) declared effective by the Commission on June 14, 2022; and (iv) the prospectus contained in the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (SEC File No. 333-284261) declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on January 24, 2025

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release titled “Guardforce AI Announces Extension of Smart Retail Solutions Partnership with Major Global Sportswear Brand,” dated February 26, 2026

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 3, 2026	Guardforce AI Co., Limited
	By:	/s/ Lei Wang
		Lei Wang
		Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

Guardforce AI Announces Extension of Smart Retail Solutions Partnership

with Major Global Sportswear Brand

NEW YORK, February 26, 2026 -- Guardforce AI Co., Limited (“Guardforce AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GFAI, GFAIW), an AI-driven technology company providing Agentic AI smart solutions in automation, robotics, and secured logistics, today announced the extension of its partnership to provide smart retail business solutions to the Thailand branch of a renowned global sportswear brand.

Under the extended partnership, Guardforce AI acts as an important technology partner in the client’s ongoing national renovation plan. The Company has received the first batch of requests to deploy its smart retail solutions at five additional retail locations in 2026, and one more installation scheduled for 2027.

Previously, the Company deployed similar solutions at two of the brand’s locations, and installed AI camera systems across 13 additional stores in 2025, following completion of a proof of concept in mid 2025.

Guardforce AI’s smart retail solution integrates AI-driven CCTV surveillance analytics and RFID-based inventory systems allowing high-traffic retailers to manage people, goods, and physical spaces with significantly greater operational efficiency than traditional retail monitoring systems. The solution has been proven to:

● Enhance store security and reduce theft;

● Significantly decrease inventory inaccuracies;

● Reduce manual labor time and human error;

● Optimize store layout to maximize sales;

● Accurately correlate foot traffic with sales performance; and

● Provide benchmark performance metrics across multiple retail locations.

“At Guardforce AI, we are dedicated to providing the best services to our clients,” said Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer Lei (Olivia) Wang, “This partnership extension demonstrates our ability to market sophisticated AI-driven smart solutions to leading retail brands.

“We believe these smart solutions can be further deployed across many of the 5,000 retail stores we currently serve via our legacy secured logistics business – a pathway that could generate substantial revenue to our company and drive exponential growth compared to 2025.”

Ms. Wang said she looked forward to announcing additional developments on the Company’s smart retail solutions “in the near future.”

About Guardforce AI Co., Ltd.

Guardforce AI (Nasdaq: GFAI, GFAIW) is an AI-driven technology company with a solid operational foundation in the cash logistics and retail sectors. Through its proprietary Intelligent Cloud Platform (ICP), Guardforce AI delivers next generation smart solutions and AI applications spanning cash management, retail automation, robotics, and Agentic AI. Expanding into areas such as travel planning, the Company is demonstrating how scalable AI can drive industry transformation, balancing stable, recurring revenues with high-growth, future-ready innovations. For more information, visit www.guardforceai.com Twitter: @Guardforceai.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that do not relate to historical facts but are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can generally (although not always) be identified by their use of terms and phrases such as anticipate, appear, believe, continue, could, estimate, expect, indicate, intend, may, plan, possible, predict, project, pursue, will, would and other similar terms and phrases, as well as the use of the future tense. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the business of the Company, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control, including the risks described in our registration statements and reports under the heading “Risk Factors” as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Unless otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.

Guardforce AI Corporate Communications

Hu Yu

Email: yu.hu@guardforceai.com

Investor Relations Inquiries:

Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC

Scott Powell, President

Office: (646) 893-5835

Email: guardforceai@skylineccg.com

FAQ

What did Guardforce AI (GFAI) announce in its March 2026 Form 6-K?

Guardforce AI announced an extension of its smart retail partnership with the Thailand branch of a major global sportswear brand. The extension includes new deployments of its AI-driven retail solutions at additional stores in 2026 and 2027, building on earlier successful installations.

How many retail locations are covered under Guardforce AIs extended smart retail partnership?

The extended partnership includes requests to deploy smart retail solutions at five additional Thailand retail locations in 2026 and one more installation in 2027. These follow earlier deployments at two locations and AI camera installations across 13 additional stores completed in 2025 after a proof of concept.

What technologies are included in Guardforce AIs smart retail business solutions?

Guardforce AIs smart retail solution integrates AI-driven CCTV surveillance analytics with RFID-based inventory systems. These tools are designed to help high-traffic retailers manage people, goods, and physical spaces more efficiently than traditional monitoring, supporting improved operations across retail environments such as the Thailand sportswear stores.

How does Guardforce AI view the growth potential of its smart retail solutions?

Guardforce AIs CEO stated the company believes its smart retail solutions can be deployed across many of the 5,000 retail stores it currently serves via its secured logistics business. Management described this pathway as potentially generating substantial revenue and driving growth compared to 2025 levels.

What sectors does Guardforce AI currently focus on with its AI-driven technologies?

Guardforce AI focuses on cash logistics and retail sectors, delivering smart solutions through its Intelligent Cloud Platform. Its applications span cash management, retail automation, robotics, and Agentic AI, and it is expanding into areas such as travel planning while maintaining stable, recurring revenue streams.

What forward-looking statement cautions did Guardforce AI include with this announcement?

Guardforce AI noted that certain statements are forward-looking and not assurances of future performance. They are based on current beliefs and expectations and subject to risks and uncertainties described under Risk Factors in its registration statements and reports, which could cause actual results to differ materially.

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