OMER, Israel, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odysight.ai Inc. (NASDAQ:ODYS), a developer of AI-based monitoring and Predictive Maintenance solutions, announced today that it has received two pilot orders from a major defense customer for monitoring applications on aerial platforms.

The first order relates to the integration and evaluation of a computer-vision-based monitoring system on an operational combat helicopter. The pilot program is intended to demonstrate system performance in an operational environment and includes integration design, installation surveys, supply of integration kits, system installation, testing, and flight trials.

The second order involves the monitoring of a critical component within an airborne weapons system. This pilot phase includes an initial laboratory demonstration, a functional separation test, and the collection of additional supporting data to support evaluation of predictive maintenance capabilities.

Yehu Ofer, Chief Executive Officer of Odysight.ai, commented: "These pilot orders from this Major Defense Customer represent an important step in the evaluation and validation of our monitoring solutions within complex aeronautical environments. We expect that positive results of these activities will support further system characterization and potential future applications."

Odysight.ai believes these orders reflect growing interest in the application of advanced monitoring solutions within defense and aeronautics, as part of a transition toward data-driven maintenance approaches. The Company is highly confident in the commercial potential of its technology and plans to proactively collaborate with the customer to successfully complete the pilot programs, analyze results, and aggressively advance system refinement in anticipation of broader operational deployment and future opportunities.

About Odysight.ai^®

Odysight.ai, incorporated in Nevada U.S., with European and Israeli subsidiaries, pioneers Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) markets with an innovative AI platform that transforms critical systems across Aviation & Aerospace, Transportation, and Industry. Leveraging advanced visual sensing, real-time analytics, and AI-driven insights, Odysight.ai enables safer, smarter, and more efficient operations. The Company's technology has been deployed in projects with NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense and leading aerospace OEMs, delivering measurable improvements in system reliability and maintenance efficiency. See what others miss. Predict what matters most. For more information, please visit: http://www.odysight.ai or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Company Contact:

Einav Brenner, CFO

info@Odysight.ai

Investor Relations Contact:

Miri Segal, MS-IR LLC

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Odysight.ai Receives Two Pilot Orders from a Major Defense Customer