Core Insights - DEFSEC Technologies Inc. reported significant growth in Q3 Fiscal 2025, with revenue increasing by 330% compared to Q3 Fiscal 2024 and 278% year-to-date [1][5] - The gross margin also saw substantial growth, rising by 879% in Q3 Fiscal 2025 over Q3 Fiscal 2024, indicating improved profitability [1][5] - The company is transitioning from a development stage to a revenue ramp-up phase, driven by government defense contracts and growth in its ARWEN® product line [2][3] Revenue Growth - Total revenue for Q3 Fiscal 2025 reached CAD 1,417.5 million, up from CAD 329.5 million in Q3 Fiscal 2024, marking a CAD 1.1 million increase for the three-month period [6][7] - Year-to-date revenue increased to CAD 3,569.3 million from CAD 944.4 million in the previous year, reflecting a CAD 2.6 million increase [6][7] - The growth was primarily attributed to government contracts and a significant ramp-up in the Land C4ISR contract, alongside accelerated deliveries in the ARWEN® product line [5][7] Gross Margin Performance - Gross margin for Q3 Fiscal 2025 was CAD 399.5 million, a significant increase from CAD 40.8 million in Q3 Fiscal 2024, resulting in a gross margin percentage rise from 12.4% to 28.2% [6][8] - The increase in gross margin was driven by higher revenue and improved margins from the digitization business line, despite lower margins from the ARWEN® product line due to product mix changes [8] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses for Q3 Fiscal 2025 were CAD 2,229.7 million, slightly up from CAD 2,225.6 million in Q3 Fiscal 2024 [6][10] - General and administrative expenses remained stable, while selling and marketing expenses increased due to a shift in focus towards business development for key products [11] - Research and development expenses decreased as the company transitioned to the commercialization stage for its PARA SHOTTM products [11] Financial Position - The cash balance increased by CAD 2.3 million over the fiscal year 2024 year-end, excluding a subsequent public offering that raised CAD 6.8 million in gross proceeds [1] - The company reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of CAD 1,491.5 million for Q3 Fiscal 2025, an improvement from CAD 1,901.3 million in the same period last year [6][11] Future Outlook - Management anticipates continued revenue growth as additional resources are allocated to fulfill Canadian Government Defence programs [9] - The company expects increased demand for its ARWEN® products and the commercial launch of KWESST LightningTM, alongside initial orders for its Battlefield Laser Detection System [9]