Premier Graphene Completes First Military Order, Eyes Expanded Defense Supply in Latin America

Premier Graphene, Inc. (OTC: BIEI), together with its joint venture partners including HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI, announced the successful completion and delivery of its first military-related order. The order, issued through Mexico's Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA)'s Dirección General de Fábrica de Vestuario y Equipo (FAVE), was delivered and passed preliminary inspection on May 8, 2026. This initial tranche marks a major operational milestone, positioning the company for ongoing defense supply opportunities within Mexico and potentially broader Latin American markets.

Management believes successful fulfillment under the SEDENA-linked procurement framework will lead to follow-on supply discussions involving military-grade protective plates, graphene-enhanced tactical equipment, advanced materials for personnel and vehicle protection systems, and broader graphene-related defense applications. Mexico represents one of the largest and most strategically important defense and infrastructure markets in Latin America, supported by a national economy exceeding $1.4 trillion in GDP and growing investment in modernization, security, and domestic manufacturing initiatives. The company sees increasing global demand for lightweight, high-strength advanced materials as a substantial long-term opportunity for its graphene-enhanced products across military and industrial sectors.

“This first completed delivery represents an important operational and strategic milestone for Premier Graphene. Successfully meeting delivery timelines and passing inspection standards demonstrates our production capability, execution readiness, and ability to operate within highly demanding government procurement contracts and timelines. More importantly, we believe this delivery helps establish a foundation for potential long-term participation within Mexico’s military supply chain and future graphene-enhanced defense opportunities,” said Pedro Mendez, President of Premier Graphene and HGI. Lic. Emmanuel Hernández Rico added, “Mexico’s defense modernization efforts and increasing focus on advanced materials create what we believe may be a substantial long-term market opportunity. Completing and delivering the initial order is a critical first step toward potentially expanding our role as a supplier of graphene-enhanced products and advanced defense materials within Mexico and potentially throughout Latin America.”

The company remains engaged in ongoing discussions surrounding future procurement opportunities and broader graphene-enhanced defense applications tied to military and government-related initiatives. Premier Graphene believes graphene’s growing importance across defense, infrastructure, aerospace, and industrial sectors positions it to participate in what management views as a potentially significant multi-billion-dollar global advanced materials market opportunity. Further updates will be provided as additional developments occur.