JFB Construction's XTEND Wins $8.25 Million European Drone Systems Contract
JFB•JFB Construction’s XTEND unit won an $8.25 million order from a European defense customer for autonomous indoor and tactical strike drone systems, with delivery expected in 2026. The award builds on recent contract wins to accelerate program scale and underpins JFB’s planned merger to form XTEND AI Robotics.
1. Order Details
JFB’s XTEND unit secured an $8.25 million contract from a European defense customer for advanced autonomous indoor operational platforms and tactical strike drone systems. The agreement covers supply and support of AI-powered robotics tailored for constrained environments, with delivery slated throughout 2026.
2. Strategic Expansion
This award follows a series of recent program wins and marks a significant scale-up in autonomous defense deployments. XTEND’s proprietary XOS operating system enables coordinated, human-guided autonomy across multiple robotic units in complex operational settings.
3. Merger Integration
JFB and XTEND entered a definitive all-stock merger to form XTEND AI Robotics, which will trade under the XTND ticker. The transaction is backed by strategic investments from Eric Trump, Unusual Machines, American Ventures, Protego Ventures, and Aliya Capital, supporting global expansion of autonomous systems.
