VisionWave (Nasdaq: $VWAV) Builds Patent Portfolio – Files for DeepWave RF AI Look-Ahead Subsurface Sensing; @VWAVInc

 

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 VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV) announced that it has filed a U.S. non-provisional utility patent application relating to its DeepWave RF™ technology, an advanced subsurface sensing and visualization platform designed for drilling, geological exploration, and related industrial applications.

 

The application, U.S. Patent Application No. 19/752,680, is titled “Systems and Methods of Integrated Software-Defined Radio and Drilling for Near-Bit Subsurface Sensing and Visualization.” The application was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 24, 2026, and identifies Dr. Danny Rittman as the first named inventor.

 

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Proposed technology integrates software-defined radio, near-bit RF sensing, edge computing, and physics-informed artificial intelligence intended to provide drilling operators with actionable intelligence about subsurface conditions ahead of the drill bit

 

The filing is a non-provisional application claiming priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 64/032,626, filed April 8, 2026 (titled as - NEAR-BIT SUBSURFACE RF SENSING SYSTEMS). No assurance can be given that a patent will be issued from either application or, if a patent is issued, as to the scope of any claims that may ultimately be allowed.

 

DeepWave RF™ is being developed to address one of the drilling industry’s most persistent challenges: the limited ability to understand geological formations before the drill bit physically reaches them. Conventional logging-while-drilling systems primarily measure conditions surrounding the drilling assembly. DeepWave RF™ is designed to shift that model toward anticipatory sensing by examining the formation directly ahead of and around the drill bit.

The proposed architecture integrates a software-defined radio platform with the drill string or bottom-hole assembly, together with a near-bit antenna system, adaptive RF waveform control, edge processing, and an AI-assisted hybrid inversion engine. The system is designed to process received electromagnetic signals and convert them into a probabilistic representation of the subsurface formation.

 

Rather than transmitting large volumes of raw downhole data to the surface, DeepWave RF™ is intended to perform critical processing close to the point of measurement. Its AI architecture may use physics-informed neural networks, or PINNs, that incorporate Maxwell’s equations into the learning and inversion process. This approach is designed to accelerate subsurface interpretation while helping ensure that AI-generated results remain consistent with known electromagnetic physics.

 

The platform is intended to identify and characterize subsurface features such as:

• Fractures and fracture corridors
• Geological and lithological boundaries
• Voids and cavities
• Gas-related anomalies
• Fluid contacts and water-bearing zones
• Changes in rock properties
• Mineralized or metal-bearing structures

 

DeepWave RF™ may provide operators with information such as the estimated range and direction of an anomaly, its probable classification, and an associated confidence level. The resulting information may be presented as a dynamic two-dimensional or three-dimensional look-ahead visualization, a 360-degree subsurface view, a hazard alert, or a confidence-ranked geological map.

 

“DeepWave is designed to give drilling teams something the industry has pursued for decades: meaningful visibility into the formation before the drill bit reaches it,” said Dr. Danny Rittman, Chief Technology Officer of VisionWave and first named inventor. “By combining software-defined radio, advanced signal processing, and physics-informed artificial intelligence at the edge, we aim to transform drilling from a largely reactive process into a more predictive, intelligent, and safety-focused operation.”

 

The system is designed to adapt its RF sensing parameters to changing geological and drilling conditions. In favorable resistive formations, the architecture described in the application is designed to achieve look-ahead sensing distances in the tens-of-meters range with improved structural detail. Actual range and resolution would depend on formation conductivity, dielectric properties, drilling fluid, antenna configuration, and other operating conditions. The patent application expressly recognizes that highly conductive formations may substantially reduce achievable RF penetration.

 

Potential benefits of the DeepWave RF™ platform, if the technology is successfully developed and commercialized, could include improved geosteering, earlier detection of drilling hazards, reduced risk of unexpected formation changes, improved reservoir-zone navigation, and better-informed decisions during drilling operations. The technology could also help operators distinguish between broad geological boundaries and discrete structures such as fractures, voids, or localized gas pockets.

 

Although oil and gas drilling represents an important potential application, the technology is designed for a broader range of subsurface industries, including geothermal energy, mineral exploration, water detection, salt navigation, deepwater drilling, geological surveying, archaeological exploration, and paleontological investigation.

 

The filing represents another step in VisionWave’s strategy of combining artificial intelligence, radio-frequency sensing, edge computing, and advanced visualization to address complex industrial and infrastructure challenges.

 

About VisionWave

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.

 

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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 concerning the anticipated development, capabilities, performance, commercialization, and potential applications of DeepWave RF™ and the prosecution and potential outcome of the Company’s pending patent applications. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. 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, the risk that no patent may be issued from the Company’s pending patent applications, or that any patent that is issued may not provide meaningful protection; the early stage of development of DeepWave RF™ and the risk that the technology may not achieve the performance characteristics described in the patent application or any particular commercial result; the Company’s ability to fund continued development and commercialization of the technology; competition from companies with substantially greater resources; 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.

 

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VisionWave Holdings (Nasdaq: $VWAV) Advances AI-Powered Defense Integration with Meteor Aerospace Ahead of Acquisition Close; @VWAVInc

 

VisionWave Holdings (Nasdaq: $VWAV) Advances AI-Powered Defense Integration with Meteor Aerospace Ahead of Acquisition Close; @VWAVInc

 

 

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VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV) today announced that its executive leadership team has completed a strategic technology and integration working session with the leadership of Meteor Aerospace Ltd. in Israel following the Company's previously announced acquisition agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Meteor Aerospace. Completion of the transaction remains subject to the closing conditions described below.

 

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VisionWave and Meteor Aerospace executives participate in a technical review of Meteor's advanced unmanned aerial platform as part of ongoing operational, engineering and commercial integration planning.

 

The executive meetings represent an important milestone in the transaction process as both companies continue advancing technical, operational and commercial integration planning while progressing toward satisfaction of the closing conditions described below.

 

During the visit, VisionWave executives conducted comprehensive reviews of Meteor Aerospace's expanding portfolio of advanced defense technologies, including tactical and strategic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), unmanned surface vessels (USVs), electronic warfare (EW) and SIGINT technologies, precision strike systems, C4ISR platforms and integrated sovereign defense architectures.

 

VisionWave executives review Meteor Aerospace's unmanned maritime technology portfolio during executive integration meetings in Israel.

 

The working sessions included executive strategy meetings, engineering reviews, technology demonstrations, manufacturing assessments and product roadmap discussions focused on identifying opportunities to accelerate innovation, expand international commercialization and strengthen VisionWave's multi-domain defense technology platform.

Meteor Aerospace presented video documentation of field tests and demonstrations of its products, including flights of the Impact-700 UAV at the Bar Yehuda airfield near the Dead Sea in Israel, that were done with the regulatory monitoring and approval of the Israeli Aviation Authority.

 

For operational security reasons, the meetings were conducted at a confidential location, and additional details regarding attendees and facilities are not being disclosed.

 

Douglas Davis, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VisionWave Holdings, stated: "Visiting Meteor Aerospace and working directly alongside its leadership and engineering teams reinforced what we recognized when we entered into the acquisition agreement. Meteor has developed a highly differentiated portfolio of autonomous systems, electronic warfare technologies, and integrated battlefield capabilities supported by a team with decades of aerospace engineering experience. Seeing these technologies firsthand further strengthened our confidence in the strategic opportunity this transaction represents.”

 

Mr. Davis continued:

"Our integration planning, in preparation for a potential closing, is well underway. By bringing together VisionWave's expertise in artificial intelligence, advanced sensing and computational technologies with Meteor's capabilities across autonomous platforms, C4ISR, precision defense technologies and sovereign defense architectures, we believe we are building a next-generation defense technology platform positioned to address rapidly growing global demand for integrated battlefield solutions, autonomous systems and national security modernization."

 

VisionWave Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Douglas Davis (left) and Meteor Aerospace founder Itzhak Nissan (right) during a strategic working session in Israel following VisionWave's previously announced definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Meteor Aerospace.

 

Throughout the visit, executives from both organizations evaluated opportunities to align technology development, manufacturing capabilities, international business development initiatives and long-term product strategies as part of VisionWave's integration planning process.

 

The meetings also provided both leadership teams with the opportunity to establish integration priorities across engineering, operations, commercialization and future product development while preparing for the successful completion of the proposed transaction.

As previously announced, completion of the acquisition remains subject to a number of conditions for VisionWave’s satisfactory completion of legal, financial, operational, technical, aerospace, cybersecurity, export control, intellectual property and commercial due diligence, receipt of any applicable regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. There can be no assurance that the closing conditions will be satisfied, or that the transaction will be completed on the anticipated timeline or at all.

 

VisionWave and Meteor Aerospace executive leadership teams following strategic integration meetings in Israel.

 

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.

 

About Meteor Aerospace Ltd.

Meteor Aerospace was founded by Mr. Itzhak Nissan, who is the company's Chairman and CEO. Mr. Nissan was previously the President and CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel's largest defense and aerospace company. Meteor Aerospace is led by a team of experts with many years of experience in the Israeli defense and aerospace companies and the Israeli Ministry of Defense. Building on the vast experience of the Meteor Aerospace team, the company develops and sells game changing solutions for defense and security. Meteor Aerospace Ltd website is https://www.m-aerospace.com/

 

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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 the proposed acquisition of a controlling interest in Meteor Aerospace Ltd., the anticipated timing of and ability to satisfy the closing conditions to the transaction, the expected benefits of the transaction, integration planning and priorities, and the Company’s strategy, technology development and growth prospects. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. 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: the risk that the conditions to closing of the proposed transaction, including the successful completion of the flight validation of the Meteor Impact-700 platform and VisionWave’s satisfactory completion of due diligence, are not satisfied or waived, and that the transaction is not completed on the anticipated timeline or at all; the ability of the parties to obtain any required regulatory, governmental or defense export control approvals; risks relating to the integration of Meteor’s business, technologies and personnel following any closing; the number of shares of Company common stock issuable as transaction consideration, which will be determined based on the trailing volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock, and the resulting dilution to existing stockholders; the Company’s ability to retain key Meteor personnel; risks related to the development, testing, certification and commercialization of advanced autonomous systems, AI, RF sensing and defense technologies; regulatory, export control and national security requirements applicable to the parties’ products; geopolitical, macroeconomic and defense budget uncertainties, including conditions in Israel and the surrounding region; and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. 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.

 

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Aviation Stocks Recent Surge: Flyte (NYSE American: $VTAK) Powers Forward via Blade Partnership; @flyflyte

Aviation Stocks Recent Surge: Flyte (NYSE American: $VTAK) Powers Forward via Blade Partnership; @flyflyte

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(Investorideas.com Newswire)  Investorideas.com, a trusted leader in publishing investing ideas for over 25 years issues a snapshot of recent news for aviation stocks, featuring Fly Flyte, Inc., the Regional Air Mobility subsidiary of Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American: VTAK).

 

Aviation stocks mentioned in this article include Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY), Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) and Airbus SE (OTC: EADSY).

 

According to Mordorintelligence, “The aviation market was valued at USD 358.85 billion in 2025 and will expand to a market size of USD 524.14 billion by 2030, reflecting a 7.87% CAGR. The aviation market benefits from renewed passenger demand, accelerated fleet modernization, and record public- and private-sector investment in sustainable propulsion.”

 

While many companies are focused on developing the aircraft of the future, Flyte is dedicated to building a premium regional aviation network today.

 

Fly Flyte, Inc., the Regional Air Mobility subsidiary of Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American: VTAK), just announced a strategic partnership with Blade Urban Air Mobility designed to expand customer reach, increase booking opportunities, improve aircraft utilization and accelerate awareness of the Flyte platform among premium aviation travelers.

 

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Blade is the leading helicopter passenger service in the world, with operations in the United States and Europe. The Company’s asset-light model, coupled with its exclusive passenger terminal infrastructure and proprietary technologies, will enable a seamless transition from helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to Joby’s (NYSE:JOBY) Electric Vertical Aircraft, enabling lower-cost air mobility that is both quiet and emission-free.

 

From the news:

Under the partnership, Flyte's Cirrus Vision Jet fleet and charter offerings will be featured on Blade's platform, providing Blade passengers with access to a modern, efficient, and cost-effective private aviation solution for regional travel.

 

The partnership is expected to expand Flyte's visibility among a large and highly targeted audience of premium aviation consumers already utilizing technology-enabled air mobility solutions.

 

Flyte believes its Cirrus Vision Jet fleet is uniquely positioned to complement Blade's customer base, which has historically focused on premium, time-sensitive regional travel solutions.

 

"We're excited to partner with Blade and make Flyte's Vision Jet fleet available through one of the industry's most recognized aviation platforms," said Marc Sellouk, Founder and CEO of Flyte. "This relationship broadens our distribution, introduces Flyte to a wider customer base, and represents another important step in executing our long-term growth strategy."

 

The Cirrus Vision Jet offers a differentiated private aviation experience featuring advanced safety technologies, including the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and Safe Return Emergency Autoland, making it one of the most technologically advanced aircraft operating within the regional aviation marketplace.

 

Flyte continues to execute on its strategy of building a scalable regional air mobility platform through strategic partnerships, fleet expansion, technology integration, and increased consumer awareness initiatives. The company believes partnerships with established aviation brands can help accelerate growth while expanding access to premium travel customers throughout the United States.

 

The agreement is non-exclusive and subject to the terms and conditions of the parties' agreement.

 

Flyte (www.flyflyte.com) is a private aviation company operating a growing fleet of Cirrus Vision Jets and providing efficient short-haul travel throughout the United States. Through fixed pricing, online booking, and a technology-enabled operating platform, Flyte delivers a faster, safer, and more convenient alternative to traditional private charter travel.

 

Flight operations are conducted through Flyte's wholly owned subsidiary, Ponderosa Air, LLC, an FAA-certified Part 135 air carrier.

 

Flyte’s long-term strategy:

• An operating regional aviation network rather than a concept.

• A growing base of premium customers.

• Experience delivering luxury short-haul air travel.

• A scalable operating platform.

• Commercial partnerships that expand distribution and customer access.

• A business model that can evolve alongside future aviation technologies.

 

The acquisition of Blade was announced on September 10, 2025. Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER), the largest rideshare and delivery platform in the world, announced the plan to bring Blade’s air mobility services to the Uber app as soon as next year, following Joby’s recent acquisition of Blade’s passenger business.

From the news:

In 2024, Blade flew more than 50,000 passengers across a network of routes in the New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe, including high-traffic destinations such as Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Manhattan and the Hamptons.

 

“We’re excited to introduce Uber customers to the magic of seamless urban air travel,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby. “Integrating Blade into the Uber app is the natural next step in our global partnership with Uber and will lay the foundation for the introduction of our quiet, zero-emissions aircraft in the years ahead. Together with Uber’s global platform and Blade’s proven network, we’re setting the stage for a new era of air travel worldwide.”

 

Andrew Macdonald, President and COO of Uber commented, "Since Uber’s earliest days, we’ve believed in the power of advanced air mobility to deliver safe, quiet, and sustainable transportation to cities around the world. By harnessing the scale of the Uber platform and partnering with Joby, the industry leader in advanced air mobility, we’re excited to bring our customers the next generation of travel."

 

Getting the market’s attention on July 20^th, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) unveiled their jointly-developed autonomous VTOL aircraft platform, built to serve both defense and commercial applications. Anduril showcased the defense variant, Thunder, a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft specifically designed to multiply the combat power of current and next-generation crewed attack and assault aircraft.

 

The stock had its best run in a year on the news with CNBC reporting, ‘Archer stock rips 20% higher as company unveils military craft with Anduril.’

 

From the news:

Together, the two companies have built what they believe to be a step change in vertical lift: a new class of autonomous aircraft with the speed, range, payload and operating cost that defense and commercial missions demand. Archer will announce its first commercial partners for the platform later this week.

 

Thunder builds on a dual-use platform developed by Archer and Anduril, bringing the commercial VTOL sector's rapid innovation in electric propulsion and rotor design directly into a clean sheet configuration.

 

A series hybrid-electric powertrain enables the aircraft to achieve significant range and endurance, while still maintaining the necessary precision to closely optimize power through the full range of flight conditions. Meanwhile, dual tiltrotors vary rotor RPM to maintain efficiency across flight regimes, reducing power demand and fuel burn in cruise and minimizing acoustic signature to enhance survivability during low-altitude ingress.

 

The platform’s tiltrotor configuration combines vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) with efficient wingborne cruise, enabling runway-independent operations from austere locations without the range constraints of traditional rotorcraft.

 

Anduril and Archer have configured the dual-use platform to bring modular, heavy payloads to an array of commercial and defense applications. It leverages years of development and flight testing on air taxis, highlighting Archer’s proven ability to rapidly design, manufacture and fly advanced VTOL aircraft platforms.

 

“From raw performance to producibility, harnessing the best technologies from the commercial eVTOL market for defense is central to how Thunder will deliver operational value to our customers. The clean-sheet, dual-use platform that we’ve built with Archer truly represents a step change in capability,” said Shane Arnott, SVP of Maneuver Dominance at Anduril.

 

“This mission required a clean sheet design, built from the ground up to meet the needs of modern commercial and defense applications. We couldn’t simply tweak our existing aircraft. Instead, we took a bold first principles approach alongside Anduril to develop what we believe is the most sophisticated vertical lift aircraft ever made,” said Adam Goldstein, Founder and CEO of Archer.

 

In other aviation stock news, Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) gained in Monday’s trading following company news.  Airbus reported: SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aviation finance platform, has placed a firm order for an additional 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo aircraft. The agreement was finalised at the Farnborough International Airshow.

 

"This significant new order will give our airline customers access to a continuous delivery pipeline of the latest technology A320neo family aircraft into the mid-2030s," said Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital. "We are pleased to build on the deep partnership we have established with Airbus over the last 25 years, and this latest order reflects our confidence in the long-term demand for the A320neo family. Today's announcement reflects SMBC Aviation Capital’s long-term commitment to supporting our airline customers, positioning us as the leading global aviation finance platform, ready to meet their ever-evolving needs."

 

As the industry evolves, investors and consumers may increasingly evaluate not only the companies building the next generation of aircraft, but also the companies building the networks those aircraft may one day serve.

 

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