Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item
1A. Risk Factors
In
addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed
in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which
could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results.
There
have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2024, except as noted below.
Risks
Related to our Business and Industry
Significant
changes or developments in U.S. laws or policies, including changes in U.S. trade policies and tariffs and the reaction of other countries
thereto, may have a material adverse effect on our business and financial statements.
Significant
changes or developments in U.S. laws and policies, such as laws and policies surrounding international trade, foreign affairs, manufacturing
and development and investment in the territories and countries where we or our customers operate, can materially adversely affect our
business and financial statements. Tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, may increase the cost of certain raw materials and components
used in our products. If these tariffs remain in place or are expanded, or if new trade restrictions are implemented, our manufacturing
costs could increase, which could materially and adversely affect our margins and financial results.
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Furthermore,
changes in trade policy have increased uncertainty in our industry, and any escalation in trade tensions could disrupt our supply chain,
delay production timelines, or require costly modifications to sourcing and logistics strategies. The extent and duration of the tariffs
and the resulting impact on general economic conditions and on our business are uncertain and depend on various factors, such as negotiations
between the U.S. and affected countries, the responses of other countries or regions, exemptions or exclusions that may be granted, availability
and cost of alternative sources of supply, and demand for our products in affected markets.
Risks
Related to Israeli Law and Our Operations in Israel
Our
principal executive offices and other significant operations are located in Israel, and, therefore, our results may be adversely affected
by political, economic and military instability in Israel, including the recent attack by Hamas and other terrorist organizations from
the Gaza Strip and Israel’s war against them.
Our
executive offices and corporate headquarters are located in Israel. In addition, our officers and directors are residents of Israel. Accordingly,
political, economic and military and security conditions in Israel and the surrounding region may directly affect our business. Any conflicts,
political instability, terrorism, cyberattacks or any other hostilities involving Israel or the interruption or curtailment of trade between
Israel and its present trading partners could adversely affect our operations. Ongoing and revived hostilities in the Middle East or other
Israeli political or economic factors, could harm our operations.
In
October 2023, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel’s southern border from the Gaza Strip and conducted a series of attacks on civilian
and military targets. Hamas also launched extensive rocket attacks on Israeli population and industrial centers located along Israel’s
border with the Gaza Strip and in other areas within the State of Israel. These attacks resulted in extensive deaths, injuries and kidnapping
of civilians and soldiers. Following the attack, Israel’s security cabinet declared war against Hamas and a military campaign against
these terrorist organizations commenced in parallel to their continued rocket and terror attacks.
In
April 2024 and October 2024, Iran launched direct attacks on Israel involving hundreds of drones and missiles and has threatened
to continue to attack Israel. Relations between Israel and Iran continue to be hostile, due to the fact that Iran is a state sponsor of
Hamas and Hezbollah, maintains a military presence in Syria and Lebanon, alongside Israel’s northern border, and is viewed as a
strategic threat to Israel in light of its nuclear program. On June 13, 2025, in light of continued nuclear threats and intelligence assessments
indicating imminent attacks, Israel launched a preemptive strike directly targeting military and nuclear infrastructure inside Iran aimed
to disrupt Iran’s capacity to coordinate or launch further hostilities against Israel, as well as disrupt its nuclear program. The
United States joined Israel in this military action. A ceasefire between Israel and Iran was declared by the United States on June 24,
2025. Certain ceasefire agreements have also been reached with Hamas and Lebanon (with respect to Hezbollah), however, these agreements
have failed to be fully upheld and military activity and hostilities continue to exist at varying levels of intensity, and the situation
remains volatile, with the potential for escalation into a broader regional conflict.
In
connection with the Israeli security cabinet’s declaration of war against Hamas and possible hostilities with other organizations,
several hundred thousand Israeli military reservists were drafted to perform immediate military service. As of June 30, 2025, none of our
employees and regular consultants (and their spouses or partners) in Israel have been called for reserve service, however even if they
were to be called this is not expected to have any material implication on our business. Additional employees (or their spouses or partners)
may be called, for service in the current or future wars or other armed conflicts with Hamas, and such persons may be absent for an extended
period of time. As a result, our operations in Israel may be disrupted by such absences, which disruption may materially and adversely
affect our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Following
the attack by Hamas on Israel’s southern border, Hezbollah in Lebanon has also launched missile, rocket and shooting attacks against
Israeli military sites, troops, and Israeli towns in northern Israel. In response to these attacks, the Israeli army has carried out a
number of targeted strikes on sites belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. It is possible that other terrorist organizations, including
Palestinian military organizations in the West Bank, as well as other hostile countries, such as Iran, will join the hostilities. Such
hostilities may include terror and missile attacks. Any hostilities involving Israel or the interruption or curtailment of trade between
Israel and its trading partners could adversely affect our operations and results of operations. Although the Israeli government currently
covers the reinstatement value of direct damages that are caused by terrorist attacks or acts of war, we cannot assure you that this government
coverage will be maintained or that it will sufficiently cover our potential damages. Any losses or damages incurred by us could have
a material adverse effect on our business. Any armed conflicts or political instability in the region would likely negatively affect business
conditions and could harm our results of operations.
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Further,
in the past, the State of Israel and Israeli companies have been subjected to economic boycotts. Several countries still restrict business
with the State of Israel and with Israeli companies. These restrictive laws and policies may have an adverse impact on our operating results,
financial condition or the expansion of our business. A campaign of boycotts, divestment and sanctions has been undertaken against Israel,
which could also adversely impact our business. Moreover, we cannot predict how this war will ultimately affect Israel’s economy
in general, which may involve a downgrade in Israel’s credit rating by rating agencies (such as the recent downgrade by Moody’s
of its credit rating of Israel from A1 to A2, as well as the downgrade of its outlook rating from “stable” to “negative”).
We may also be targeted by cyber terrorists specifically because we are an Israeli-related company.
Prior
to the Hamas attack in October 2023, the Israeli government pursued extensive changes to Israel’s judicial system. In response to
the foregoing developments, individuals, organizations and institutions, both within and outside of Israel, have voiced concerns that
the proposed changes may negatively impact the business environment in Israel including due to reluctance of foreign investors to invest
or transact business in Israel as well as to increased currency fluctuations, downgrades in credit rating, increased interest rates, increased
volatility in securities markets, and other changes in macroeconomic conditions. The risk of such negative developments has increased
in light of the recent Hamas attacks and the war against Hamas declared by Israel, regardless of the proposed changes to the judicial
system and the related debate. To the extent that any of these negative developments do occur, they may have an adverse effect on our
business, our results of operations and our ability to raise additional funds, if deemed necessary by our management and board of directors.
Item 6. Exhibits.
No.
Description of Exhibit
31.1*
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15(d)-14(a).
31.2*
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15(d)-14(a).
32.1**
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2**
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
* Filed
herewith.
** Furnished
herewith.
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SIGNATURES
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 hereunto
duly authorized.
Date: August 13, 2025
DUKE Robotics Corp.
By:
/s/ Yossef Balucka
Name:
Yossef Balucka
Title:
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
By:
/s/ Shlomo Zakai
Name:
Shlomo Zakai
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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