Business UpdateMay 28, 2026, 08:32 AM
XTEND Selected for DoD Drone Dominance Program Phase II Qualifier
AI Summary
JFB Construction Holdings announced that XTEND, its proposed merger partner, was selected for the U.S. Department of Defense's Drone Dominance Program (DDP) Phase II Qualifier. This significant initiative is designed to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous drone technologies, with an aim to procure over 200,000 drones by 2027. XTEND will demonstrate its proprietary XOS operating system at the qualifier event, showcasing its human-guided autonomous operations. The proposed business combination between JFB and XTEND is expected to close mid-2026, with the combined entity to be renamed XTEND AI Robotics.
Key Highlights
- XTEND selected for U.S. Department of Defense's Drone Dominance Program Phase II Qualifier.
- The Drone Dominance Program aims to procure over 200,000 drones by 2027.
- XTEND will demonstrate its proprietary XOS operating system at Camp Grayling, Michigan.
- Proposed merger with JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) expected mid-2026.
- Combined company to be renamed XTEND AI Robotics and listed under the ticker "XTND".
- XTEND has over 10,000 systems deployed in 30+ countries, validated in five combat zones.
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