At this morning’s keynote roundtable at XPONENTIAL 2026, government and industry leaders outlined a new phase in the effort to scale the U.S. drone industry: moving from innovation and prototype development to industrial production, supply chain scrutiny, and rapid military acquisition. Moderated by Michael Robbins of AUVSI, the panel focused on the Department of Defense’s … [Read more...] about Drone Dominance: The Defense Department’s Push to Build a Scalable U.S. Drone Supply Chain
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30,000 Attack Drones: Inside the Pentagon’s New Drone Dominance Strategy
Lawmakers and defense officials debate whether the U.S. is ready for large-scale drone warfare as the Pentagon launches a major procurement effort. Pentagon Signals New Demand for Low-Cost Attack Drones The Pentagon has launched a major effort to rapidly scale the production of small attack drones, signaling a shift toward mass deployment of low-cost systems on the … [Read more...] about 30,000 Attack Drones: Inside the Pentagon’s New Drone Dominance Strategy
Eric Trump Invests in XTEND as Israeli Drone Firm Announces Plan to Go Public via Nasdaq Merger
AI-powered robotics company targets $1.5B valuation in U.S. listing Israeli drone and robotics company XTEND has announced plans to go public through a reverse merger with U.S.-listed JFB Construction Holdings, in a transaction that values the combined company at approximately $1.5 billion. The deal includes a strategic investment round backed by several investors, including … [Read more...] about Eric Trump Invests in XTEND as Israeli Drone Firm Announces Plan to Go Public via Nasdaq Merger
The Companies Tapped for the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Push
U.S. Department of War Launches Industry Competition for Drone Dominance Program Phase I The U.S. Department of War has formally announced the companies invited to participate in Phase I of its Drone Dominance Program (DDP), an acquisition initiative intended to accelerate the development and fielding of low-cost unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for one-way attack missions. The … [Read more...] about The Companies Tapped for the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Push
Made in America? The Key Challenges Facing US Drone Manufacturing
US drones must scale fast. A clear look from Propwash Drone Solutions founder Ben Poulin at policy, supply chain, and MOSA hurdles to building a trusted UAS base. DRONELIFE does not pay or accept payment for guest posts. The Scale Problem By Guest Author Ben Poulin, Founder/CEO Propwash Drone Solutions The reality is the US needs to scale UAS manufacturing, quickly. This … [Read more...] about Made in America? The Key Challenges Facing US Drone Manufacturing
