Adisyn Cuts Drone Radar Signature 100x as It Eyes $66B Military Market
Key Takeaways
Adisyn Limited's (ASX: AI1) Adisyn Drone Radar Absorption Initiative has achieved a landmark 20dB radar signature reduction — equivalent to a 100-fold decrease in detectability — positioning the company as an early mover in a military drone market forecast to reach US$66.5 billion by 2035.
- Adisyn's Adisyn Drone Radar Absorption Initiative has achieved proof-of-concept success with a 20dB radar return reduction, equating to a 100-fold decrease in detectability, demonstrated in laboratory conditions.
- The company has established a dedicated subsidiary, 2D Radar Absorbers Ltd, to commercialise the technology and is targeting a 30dB reduction milestone by December 2026, which would represent a 1,000-fold decrease in radar return.
- Research is led by Prof. Pavel Ginzburg of Tel Aviv University, who was awarded a prestigious European Research Council Proof of Concept grant in February 2026 — one of only 150 awarded globally — providing independent validation of the technology's commercial potential.
- Adisyn is pursuing a military drone market valued at US$20.7 billion in 2026 and projected to grow to US$66.5 billion by 2035, with the company's dual-track graphene platform also targeting the US$772 billion semiconductor market.
- As of 17 March 2026, Adisyn holds a market capitalisation of A$41 million and a cash position of A$4.9 million, with a Ministry of Defence grant application submitted and manufacturer collaborations in progress.
Adisyn targets military drone market with graphene radar absorption breakthrough
Adisyn Limited (ASX: AI1) has achieved proof-of-concept success in graphene-based radar signature reduction for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defence systems. The company reported a 20dB reduction in radar return successfully demonstrated in laboratory conditions, equating to a 100-fold decrease in radar detectability. Management is pursuing the US$20.7 billion military drone market forecast for 2026, expected to reach US$66.5 billion by 2035.
The technology has been structured through a dedicated subsidiary, 2D Radar Absorbers Ltd, established to commercialise the radar absorption capability. The company is targeting optimisation to achieve a 30dB reduction by December 2026, which would represent a 1,000-fold decrease in radar return compared to conventional carbon-based UAV materials.
This development positions Adisyn as an early mover in a rapidly expanding defence market where radar evasion capability commands premium pricing. The global military drones market is being driven by increased defence spending, the shift towards unmanned warfare, and growing requirements for border security and maritime surveillance.
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How radar absorption works and why graphene changes the equation
Modern radar systems detect UAVs by transmitting radio-frequency pulses that reflect off objects and return to the receiver. The strength of this returned signal, known as the Radar Cross Section (RCS), determines how easily an object can be tracked. Current carbon-based UAV materials, while excellent for aviation due to their light weight and structural strength, produce large RCS signatures that modern AI-assisted multi-band radar systems can detect increasingly early.
The challenge for UAV manufacturers is that earlier detection expands the reaction window for interception systems. As radar technology advances, drones face higher interception rates before reaching their intended targets.
Adisyn’s graphene-enhanced approach addresses this by integrating advanced 2D graphene materials directly into the printed plastic matrix used in UAV construction. The decibel scale used to measure radar reduction is logarithmic, meaning small dB improvements represent exponential reductions in detectability.
| dB Reduction | Radar Return Decrease | Physical Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 10dB | 10x | Large bird |
| 20dB (achieved) | 100x | Small bird (~100cm²) |
| 30dB (target) | 1,000x | Butterfly (~10cm²) |
To illustrate the practical impact, a standard UAV with a 1 square metre radar signature would be reduced to a 10 square centimetre equivalent at the 30dB target level, comparable to a butterfly. This represents a materials-level solution that competitors using conventional radar-absorbing coatings cannot replicate using carbon fibre alone.
Development roadmap and research leadership
The Adisyn Drone Radar Absorption Initiative is led by Prof. Pavel Ginzburg, Full Professor of Electrical Engineering at Tel Aviv University. Prof. Ginzburg is a world-renowned researcher in radar physics and electromagnetics, with core expertise in metamaterials, radar scattering control, and advanced antenna systems.
In February 2026, Prof. Ginzburg was awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant, one of only 150 awarded worldwide. This independent validation provides external recognition of the research’s commercial potential and technical credibility.
The commercialisation pathway follows a structured sequence:
- Proof-of-concept achieved (20dB reduction)
- Subsidiary established (2D Radar Absorbers Ltd)
- Ministry of Defence grant application submitted
- Manufacturer collaborations in progress
- Defence-focused advisory board formation underway
- Drone company collaborations initiated
This structured approach reduces technical execution risk while building the partnerships necessary for defence sector adoption. World-class research leadership combined with grant recognition from the European Research Council supports the viability of the commercial pathway.
Dual-track technology platform
The radar absorption vertical represents portfolio diversification alongside Adisyn’s core semiconductor interconnect track. The company leverages its graphene expertise across two distinct applications: structural strength for aviation combined with radar-absorbing properties in defence, and high-quality graphene production for semiconductor interconnects.
The semiconductor market represents US$772 billion (2025 WSTS forecast), while the military drone market is valued at US$20.7 billion (2026). Graphene’s dual-use capability allows the company to pursue multiple commercial pathways from a single technology platform, reducing single-market dependency while maintaining technical focus.
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Corporate snapshot and market position
Adisyn’s market position as at 17 March 2026:
- Share price: A$0.049
- Market capitalisation: A$41 million
- Cash position (31 December 2025): A$4.9 million
The company’s board combines semiconductor industry expertise with innovation commercialisation experience. Kevin Crofton (Non-Executive Chairman) brings over 30 years in the semiconductor industry, including senior roles at Lam Research, KLA Corporation, and Comet AG. He led a private equity-backed buyout forming SPTS Technologies, growing it into a market leader generating £500 million in revenue before its acquisition by Orbotech (later purchased by KLA for US$3.4 billion).
As CEO of Comet AG from 2020 to 2022, Mr Crofton delivered 60% revenue growth to CHF600 million, nearly doubling EBITDA and increasing market capitalisation from CHF0.8 billion to CHF2.2 billion. He has also advised US Senator Mark Warner on the CHIPS Act and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on semiconductor initiatives.
Arye Kohavi (Managing Director of Adisyn, CEO of 2D Generation) is an Israeli entrepreneur who founded Water-Gen, which develops water-from-air technologies. He was named one of the world’s 100 Leading Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine, and Water-Gen was recognised as one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company magazine.
This combination of proven technology commercialisation track records and global exits provides execution capability for both the radar absorption and semiconductor verticals.
Management is now focused on optimisation work targeting the 30dB reduction milestone by December 2026. With proof-of-concept demonstrated, subsidiary structure in place, and research leadership validated through the European Research Council grant, Adisyn is positioned as an early mover in graphene-based radar absorption for the military UAV defence market.
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