First Breach completes first flight of proprietary drone prototype
FBDT•Production and manufacturing plans
Initial prototypes are expected in Q4 2026; large-scale production scaling is targeted for Q2 2027.
Planned manufacturing ramp targets capacity above 2,500 drones per week, supported by robotics, computer vision, and automated logistics.
Hellbender agreement and program scope
The Hellbender agreement supports engineering, design, technical work, and component manufacturing; First Breach retains platform IP, manufacturing control, and commercialization.
The program covers two Class 1 attritable drones, built around common components to streamline supply chains, assembly, quality, and mission configuration.
First flight of proprietary drone prototype
First Breach reported a successful first flight of its proprietary drone prototype, expanding its R&D beyond ammunition into unmanned aerial systems.




