AIRO Takes off like a Rocket: drone maker shoots up 140% after IPO, targets NATO and US military contracts

New stock market star: Airo Group Holdings Inc.

At a time when global geopolitical tensions are escalating and interest in defense technology is growing, a new and ambitious company has gone public - Airo Group Holdings Inc. - and its debut was literally explosive:

+140% share price increase on the first day of trading

IPO raised $60 million, market cap now exceeds $600 million

The goal is to manufacture military drones right here in the U.S., with an eye on NATO and U.S. Department of Defense contracts

1. Growing demand for drones due to global conflicts
   - The war in Ukraine, tensions in Iran and the Middle East, and concerns about China are leading governments to invest massively in unmanned systems.
2. Technology lead and AI integration
   - Airo drones have already proven themselves in the field: they have been deployed in conflicts, used for reconnaissance and target acquisition, and AI makes them hard to shoot down.
3. The political wind at their backs
   - President Trump recently signed executive orders encouraging domestic drone production and restricting imports from China. Airo plans to start production directly in the US and get certified to sell to the military within six months.
4. IPO as a tool to raise more capital
   - The IPO was "deliberately modest" - the company wanted to limit dilution, but now has access to $200 million from Canada and additional funding from the bond market.
5. Experienced leadership and strong partners
   - Executive chairman Chirinjeev Kathuria is a co-founder with an emphasis on strategic projects. The IPO was led by Cantor Fitzgerald, BTIG and Mizuho Securities.

• AIRO isn't just an IPO story, it's representative of a new generation of defense companies that are leveraging technology, data and speed of production to dominate modern conflict.
• At a time when traditional arms companies are focusing on heavy equipment, Airo offers cheaper, more efficient and adaptable solutions - and that's exactly what the markets want.
• Market appreciation may be just beginning if Airo actually succeeds in government contracts and validates the capabilities of its systems.

Airo is a mix of weapons industry, modern technology and geopolitical trend. The IPO has only confirmed the market's hunger for defence innovation. And if the company delivers on its promises, it could be the driver of a new defence cycle. It's not just about drones - it's about the strategic transformation of modern warfare.