Ocean Power Technologies (NYSE: OPTT) ships first DHS PowerBuoy
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. filed a current report describing the shipment of its first PowerBuoy® system under a previously announced $6 contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The system will support U.S. Coast Guard maritime domain awareness and marks a transition from development to operational deployment.
The shipped PowerBuoy, together with additional units under the contract, is planned for deployment off the coast of California to provide persistent, autonomous offshore surveillance. Integration with Anduril’s systems is advancing in parallel, and the network is expected to begin supporting DHS coastal and offshore monitoring once final site preparations and readiness procedures are complete.
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On March 24, 2026, Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the shipment of the first PowerBuoy® system under its previously announced contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.
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| 99.1 | Press release dated March 24, 2026. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. | |
| Dated: March 26, 2026 | /s/ Philipp Stratmann |
| Philipp Stratmann | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Ocean Power Technologies Advances U.S. Homeland Security Contract with Shipment of First PowerBuoy®
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. March 24, 2026 — Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT) (“OPT” or the “Company”), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced the shipment of the first PowerBuoy® system under its previously announced $6.5M contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The system will support maritime domain awareness operations for the U.S. Coast Guard.
The shipment marks a key milestone in the program and represents the transition from system development and integration into operational deployment. This PowerBuoy® system, together with others under the contract, will be deployed off the coast of California to provide persistent, autonomous offshore surveillance capabilities supporting DHS mission requirements. Integration with Anduril’s systems is progressing in parallel.
“This shipment represents an important milestone in the execution of our DHS program and highlights the progress we have made in delivering innovative maritime infrastructure to support national security missions,” said Jason Weed, SVP Commercial Sales of Ocean Power Technologies. “We believe our PowerBuoy platform provides a unique capability for persistent offshore monitoring, enabling government agencies to enhance maritime domain awareness while reducing operational costs and logistical complexity.”
The system is expected to be deployed following final site preparations and operational readiness procedures. Once installed, the PowerBuoy network will support maritime surveillance operations as part of DHS’s broader efforts to strengthen coastal and offshore monitoring capabilities.
OPT continues to work closely with DHS and its technology partners to deliver autonomous maritime monitoring solutions designed to enhance situational awareness and support critical security operations.
For additional information about OPT, please visit our website Ocean Power Technologies.
ABOUT OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES
OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is in Monroe Township, New Jersey, with an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more about OPT’s groundbreaking products, services and solutions, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.
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