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  "id": 7565697,
  "title": "Branded Legacy acquires Canadian defense robotics developer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/branded-legacy-acquires-canadian-defense-robotics-developer",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T14:12:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/branded-legacy-acquires-canadian-defense-robotics-developer-93CH-4902032"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "VANCOUVER, BC - Branded Legacy, Inc. (OTC:BLEG) has announced the acquisition of Canadian defense robotics developer Bletchley Robotics, Inc. The merged entity will focus on autonomous defense systems, specifically AI-commanded interception solutions for aerial and ground threats. Bletchley Robotics is developing the LADI-Hornet, an AI-controlled interceptor drone platform aimed at air-to-air combat against small, low-cost aerial threats such as FPV drones and loitering munitions. Each interceptor is projected to cost between $2,000-$8,000, with future projects including unmanned ground vehicles for logistics and defense applications, as well as a close-range point defense system. Mackenzie Hughes, a Ukrainian Foreign Legion Special Forces veteran with drone warfare experience, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. The advisory board includes leading experts in the field, such as Dr. Gennaro Notomista from the University of Waterloo and Ambassador and Admiral Mark Dybul from Georgetown University, who will serve as Executive Chair. Branded Legacy cites the growing global counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (counter-UAS) market, which is expected to expand from $3 billion in 2024 to over $15 billion by 2030. Canada's Defense Industrial Strategy outlines substantial modernization spending of approximately $81.8 billion from 2025 to 2030, fueling Branded Legacy's strategic expansion into the autonomous defense sector. The company anticipates further acquisitions and a name change for the public entity as part of its transition plan.",
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