XTEND wins Phase III contract for special operations drones

XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. has secured Phase III of the U.S. Special Operations Command Modular Kinetic Lethal Drone program, marking a significant advancement in the development of precision-strike unmanned systems for U.S. Special Operations Forces. The contract integrates XTEND's Striker, Scorpio 500 and Scorpio 1000 platforms with a common Ground Control Station and XOS operating system, enabling tactical units with modular, recoverable and reusable precision-strike capabilities in various operational environments.

Aviv Shapira, CEO and Co-Founder of XTEND, emphasized the company's focus on providing adaptable robotic capabilities to extend the reach and effectiveness of Warfighters while shifting risk from the operator to unmanned systems. The Phase III award builds on previous USSOCOM investment, development, testing, and operational feedback, although forward-looking statements indicate that the MKLD program may not advance beyond Phase III or result in production orders.

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