Recent Updates — DPLS
DarkPulse, Inc. received notice that its common stock is being removed from the OTCQB market and moved to the OTCID market, effective at market open on October 8, 2026. The transition was triggered by the company's failure to maintain the $0.01 per share minimum bid price requirement after its grace period expired on October 7, 2026. Shares will continue trading under the symbol DPLS on the OTCID market. DarkPulse, Inc. operates in the technology sector.
On October 1, 2026, DarkPulse, Inc. announced the execution of an Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the U.S. Department of the Air Force, Air Force Research Laboratory. The agreement grants DarkPulse an exclusive U.S. license to commercialize a package of six patents covering satellite power-sharing via precision lasers, laser generation and amplification, hybrid terrestrial-satellite networks, and constellation navigation technologies. This licensing deal supports the company's strategy to integrate government-developed technologies into commercial applications for defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure markets.
DarkPulse, Inc. dismissed Boladale Lawal & Co. (BLC) as its independent registered public accounting firm and appointed M&K CPAS, PLLC as the successor auditor, effective September 11, 2026. The board ratified both actions on September 14, 2026. BLC's audit reports for fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 contained explanatory paragraphs expressing substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. There were no disagreements with BLC regarding accounting principles or auditing scope. This amendment files BLC's agreement letter dated September 22, 2026, confirming its concurrence with the company's disclosures. DarkPulse operates in the technology sector.
DarkPulse, Inc. dismissed Boladale Lawal & Co. as its independent registered public accounting firm effective September 11, 2026, and engaged M&K CPAS, PLLC to replace them. The board ratified both actions on September 14, 2026. Previous audit reports for fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 contained explanatory paragraphs expressing substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. There were no disagreements with the former auditor regarding accounting principles or auditing scope. DarkPulse, Inc. operates in the technology sector.
On September 1, 2026, DarkPulse, Inc. entered into an Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the U.S. Department of the Air Force to license six issued patents related to satellite power sharing, communications, and laser-generation technologies. The agreement grants exclusive rights in all fields of use within the United States for a nonrefundable initial fee of $15,000. DarkPulse must pay running royalties of 5% on gross revenues from non-government sales and meet escalating minimum annual royalty obligations starting at $200,000 in year two, rising to $400,000 by year four. The company is required to commercialize a product within 30 months and manufacture royalty-based products substantially in the U.S., while retaining irrevocable government rights for public use. DarkPulse operates in the aerospace and defense technology sector, developing satellite communication and power sharing systems.