US Military Places $2.5M in New and Follow-On LRAD by Genasys Communication Systems Orders
Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS) has secured $2.5 million in Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD) orders from the US Military, covering Army, Navy, and Air Force units both domestically and overseas. LRAD systems provide long-range communication and escalation of force (EOF) capabilities, supporting various military missions from combat to humanitarian operations.
The systems are designed to broadcast clear voice messages and warning tones over long distances and through loud background noise, with an effective range of up to 5,000 meters. LRAD has successfully passed approximately 40 separate U.S government tests, including all MILSPEC testing for heat, humidity and shock, and is currently deployed in over 100 countries.
Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS) ha ottenuto 2,5 milioni di dollari in ordini di Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD) dalle forze armate statunitensi, coprendo unità dell'Esercito, della Marina e dell'Aeronautica sia a livello nazionale che all'estero. I sistemi LRAD offrono capacità di comunicazione a lungo raggio e di escalation della forza (EOF), supportando varie missioni militari, da operazioni di combattimento a quelle umanitarie.
I sistemi sono progettati per trasmettere messaggi vocali chiari e toni di avviso su lunghe distanze e attraverso forti rumori di fondo, con una portata efficace fino a 5.000 metri. LRAD ha superato con successo circa 40 test separati del governo degli Stati Uniti, inclusi tutti i test MILSPEC per calore, umidità e urti, ed è attualmente utilizzato in oltre 100 paesi.
Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS) ha asegurado 2.5 millones de dólares en pedidos de Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD) de las fuerzas armadas de EE. UU., abarcando unidades del Ejército, la Marina y la Fuerza Aérea tanto a nivel nacional como en el extranjero. Los sistemas LRAD proporcionan capacidades de comunicación de largo alcance y escalada de fuerza (EOF), apoyando diversas misiones militares desde operaciones de combate hasta humanitarias.
Los sistemas están diseñados para transmitir mensajes de voz claros y tonos de advertencia a largas distancias y a través de ruidos de fondo fuertes, con un alcance efectivo de hasta 5,000 metros. LRAD ha pasado con éxito aproximadamente 40 pruebas separadas del gobierno de EE. UU., incluyendo todas las pruebas MILSPEC para calor, humedad y choque, y actualmente se despliega en más de 100 países.
Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS)는 미국 군대에서 Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD) 주문으로 250만 달러를 확보했습니다. 이 주문은 육군, 해군 및 공군 부대를 국내외에서 포함합니다. LRAD 시스템은 장거리 통신 및 무력 사용 확대(EOF) 기능을 제공하여 전투에서 인도적 작전까지 다양한 군사 임무를 지원합니다.
이 시스템은 장거리에서 명확한 음성 메시지와 경고음을 방송하도록 설계되었으며, 강한 배경 소음을 뚫고 최대 5,000미터까지 효과적인 범위를 가지고 있습니다. LRAD는 약 40개의 미국 정부 테스트를 성공적으로 통과했으며, 열, 습도 및 충격에 대한 모든 MILSPEC 테스트를 포함하여 현재 100개국 이상에서 배치되고 있습니다.
Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS) a sécurisé 2,5 millions de dollars de commandes de Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD) de la part de l'armée américaine, couvrant les unités de l'Armée, de la Marine et de l'Air Force tant sur le territoire national qu'à l'étranger. Les systèmes LRAD offrent des capacités de communication à longue portée et d'escalade de la force (EOF), soutenant diverses missions militaires allant des opérations de combat aux opérations humanitaires.
Les systèmes sont conçus pour diffuser des messages vocaux clairs et des signaux d'alerte sur de longues distances et à travers des bruits de fond forts, avec une portée effective allant jusqu'à 5 000 mètres. LRAD a réussi à passer environ 40 tests distincts du gouvernement américain, y compris tous les tests MILSPEC pour la chaleur, l'humidité et les chocs, et est actuellement déployé dans plus de 100 pays.
Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS) hat 2,5 Millionen Dollar an Aufträgen für Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD) von den US-Streitkräften gesichert, die Einheiten der Armee, Marine und Luftwaffe sowohl im Inland als auch im Ausland abdecken. LRAD-Systeme bieten Langstreckenkommunikation und Eskalation der Gewalt (EOF) Fähigkeiten, die verschiedene Militärmissionen von Kampf bis humanitären Einsätzen unterstützen.
Die Systeme sind so konzipiert, dass sie klare Sprachnachrichten und Warnsignale über große Entfernungen und durch laute Hintergrundgeräusche senden, mit einer effektiven Reichweite von bis zu 5.000 Metern. LRAD hat erfolgreich etwa 40 separate Tests der US-Regierung bestanden, einschließlich aller MILSPEC-Tests für Wärme, Feuchtigkeit und Stoß, und ist derzeit in über 100 Ländern im Einsatz.
- Secured new $2.5M in orders from US Military
- Continued hardware sales growth expected
- Established market leadership with deployment in over 100 countries
- Proven track record with 40+ successful US government tests
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Insights
This $2.5 million US Military order for Genasys' LRAD systems represents meaningful validation of the company's acoustic technology in the defense sector. The multi-branch adoption across Army, Navy, and Air Force units signals strong institutional confidence in LRAD's capabilities.
What stands out is LRAD's established position as the military's "system of choice" for over 20 years, demonstrating remarkable product durability and sustained competitive advantage in the acoustic hailing device (AHD) market. Having passed approximately 40 separate U.S. government tests, including all MILSPEC requirements, LRAD has clearly overcome the high barriers to entry typical in defense procurement.
The versatility highlighted across combat, counterinsurgency, disaster response, and humanitarian missions indicates Genasys has successfully positioned LRAD as an essential dual-use technology that supports both lethal and non-lethal operations. This versatility expands the addressable market while insulating against shifting defense priorities.
For context, defense contracts often lead to follow-on orders and service opportunities that extend beyond the initial procurement value. The mention of "follow-on" orders suggests Genasys is benefiting from this recurring revenue pattern typical in defense relationships.
This $2.5 million order carries significant financial implications for Genasys given its $99.8 million market capitalization. The contract represents approximately 2.5% of the company's market value, a material revenue contribution for a company of this size.
The CEO's statement that "hardware sales continue to grow due to these and other expected orders" suggests positive momentum in their product segment. More importantly, this indicates potential revenue visibility beyond the announced contract, which markets typically reward with valuation premiums.
Genasys has established an enviable position with global deployment across 100+ countries, creating a substantial installed base that generates both competitive moat and potential for recurring sales. Military contracts typically have high margins compared to commercial sales, though the company hasn't disclosed specific profitability metrics for this order.
While a single contract doesn't transform the company's fundamentals, the defense sector provides stability through long procurement cycles and reliable payment, valuable attributes particularly for smaller companies. The diversification across multiple military branches also reduces dependency risk that often affects small-cap defense contractors.
The continued relationship with the US Military provides important credential value that likely facilitates international sales efforts, creating a multiplier effect beyond the direct revenue contribution of this specific order.
“Our hardware sales continue to grow due to these and other expected orders,” said Richard Danforth, Chief Executive Officer, Genasys Inc. “For more than 20 years, Genasys’ unmatched acoustic technology, reliability, and effectiveness have made LRAD the US Military’s long-range communication and escalation of force (EOF) system of choice.”
David Schnell, Genasys Vice President of Global Hardware Sales, added, “LRAD systems support the full spectrum of military missions, from combat and counterinsurgency to disaster response and humanitarian operations, by providing exceptional long-range communication and highly effective first response and EOF capabilities. Regardless of the assigned mission, LRAD’s clear communication and scalable EOF are critical for de-escalating dangerous situations and saving lives.”
Purpose-built to communicate clearly, minimize the use of force, and save lives, LRAD systems broadcast audible voice messages and warning tones with incomparable clarity over long distances and loud background noise. LRADs are the most thoroughly tested Acoustic Hailing Devices (AHDs) available having successfully passed approximately 40 separate
The global leader and de facto standard of AHDs, LRAD by Genasys systems are deployed in diverse applications by more than 100 countries to ensure critical communications are clearly heard and understood from close range out to 5,000 meters.
About Genasys Inc.
Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS) is the global leader in Protective Communications. Incorporating the most comprehensive portfolio of preparedness, response, and analytics software and systems, as well as the Company’s Long Range Acoustic Devices® (LRAD®) the Genasys Protect platform is designed around one premise: ensuring organizations and public safety agencies are “Ready when it matters™.” Protecting people and saving lives for over 40 years, Genasys covers more than 155 million people in all 50 states and in over 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit genasys.com.
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