Volatus Aerospace Strengthens Defense Position with Major Funding and Acquisition

Canada’s Volatus Aerospace is making strategic moves to cement its role in the rapidly expanding defense sector through a dual-pronged approach. The company has successfully secured substantial new capital while simultaneously acquiring advanced drone technology from the United Kingdom, positioning itself for significant growth opportunities.

Strategic Acquisition Enhances Military Capabilities

In a key strategic move, Volatus has completed the acquisition of sophisticated drone systems from Britain’s Caliburn Holdings for 2 million Canadian dollars. The transaction was settled through the issuance of 2.63 million Volatus shares to Caliburn.

The acquired systems deliver impressive operational capabilities:

• Three scalable platforms with launch weights ranging from 100 to 265 kilograms
• Payload capacity between 15 and 50 kilograms
• Flight endurance from 12 hours up to seven days of continuous operation
• Mission applications including border surveillance, maritime patrol, and critical infrastructure protection

Substantial Capital Injection Supports Growth

The company’s financing initiative comprises two complementary components. A public offering that was oversubscribed raised 20.01 million dollars, while a concurrent private placement generated an additional 4.66 million dollars. Through the private placement, Volatus issued 7.77 million common shares at 0.60 dollars each to select international strategic investors.

With potential over-allotment options still available, the total financing package could reach 27.67 million dollars. Both transactions are scheduled for completion on November 26.

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Manufacturing Expansion in Quebec

The timing of these developments aligns with Volatus’s establishment of its new innovation and manufacturing facility at the YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel in Quebec. This location will serve as the production, integration, and testing center for the newly acquired drone systems. The entire engineering team from Caliburn will be relocating to Mirabel to support these operations.

Chief Executive Glen Lynch emphasized the strategic importance, stating, “Canada possesses the talent, infrastructure, and strategic imperative to develop and manufacture world-class drone systems domestically.”

Favorable Market Conditions

Canada’s commitment to meeting NATO’s defense spending target of two percent of GDP is generating increased demand within the sector. The recently unveiled “Canada Strong” budget on November 4 outlines defense priorities that align perfectly with Volatus’s enhanced capabilities.

The modular drone designs can operate individually or in coordinated squadrons for large-scale military operations, providing a distinct advantage in both domestic procurement competitions and allied nation exports.

The company reported second-quarter 2025 revenues of 10.6 million dollars with a gross margin of 32 percent. Although an accounting adjustment of 2.2 million dollars was recorded in November, this correction had no impact on revenue, margins, or liquidity.

Through this combined financing and acquisition strategy, Volatus has positioned itself among the leading players in Canadian defense aviation. The sovereign manufacturing capacity in Mirabel, coupled with proven drone technology, creates an ideal foundation for securing national security contracts and establishing international partnerships.