SMX Secures $259 Million Contract, Stock Rises 6.71%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 09 Dec 25
Source: NASDAQ.COM
SMX (Security Matters) PLC shares rose by 6.71%, crossing above the 5-day SMA, following the announcement of a significant contract.
The company revealed that its subsidiary, Outside Analytics, has secured a $259 million OPIR solution contract from the U.S. Space Force, marking a major expansion in the defense sector. This collaboration enhances missile warning and tracking capabilities, showcasing SMX's technical expertise in national security.
This contract not only strengthens SMX's position in the defense market but also indicates potential for future growth as the company continues to innovate in critical areas of national security.
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About SMX
SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (SMX) is a business-to-business (B2B) white label technology company. The Company focuses on pioneering its technology in marking, tracking, measuring, and digital platform integration. Its solutions are designed to support businesses in their transition to a low-carbon economy, offering end-to-end traceability and assurance across various sectors. Its technology works as a track-and-trace system using a marker, a reader, and an algorithm to identify embedded sub-molecular particles to track and trace different components along a production process (or any other marked along a supply chain) to the end producer. The Company provides a solution comprising a physical or chemical marker system coupled with a reader and connected to a blockchain digital platform. The Company’s solution offers applications across industries, such as process tracing, authentication, sustainability, and circular economics.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
