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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-044653"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DFNS"
cik: "0001787518"
company_name: "T3 Defense Inc."
filed_at: "2026-04-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T05:50:19.244079+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# T3 Defense subsidiary signs non-binding LOI to lend $10M to Meteor Aerospace for 51% stake

## Summary
- Water IO (majority-owned by T3) signed non-binding LOI to lend $10M to Meteor Aerospace, an Israeli defense tech firm.
- If loan consummated, Water IO would receive 51% of Meteor's outstanding shares on a post-investment basis.
- Transaction contingent on Water IO's convertible note offering on TASE, due diligence, definitive agreements, and regulatory approvals.
- Meteor develops loitering munitions, UAVs, UGVs, USVs, and precision-guided missiles; four of five product lines commercially mature.
- No dilutive effect to T3 Defense if deal closes; no assurance transaction will be completed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-044653
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DFNS
- cik: 0001787518
- company_name: T3 Defense Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-04-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1787518/000121390026044653/0001213900-26-044653-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1787518/000121390026044653/ea0286262-8k_t3defense.htm

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