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XTEND Surpasses $12 Million in Cumulative Defense Orders in 24 Hours Across Two Separate Customer Programs

$3 million follow-on order builds on established customer relationship, reinforcing XTEND's ecosystem-driven growth strategy

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June 29, 2026
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Source: XTEND (EZ Newswire)

On June 25, JFB Construction Holdings (NASDAQ: JFB) announced that XTEND AI Robotics has secured a $3 million follow-on defense order, arriving just one day after the company's previously announced $9 million procurement for autonomous multi-drone operations serving a Middle East defense customer. Together, the two announcements bring XTEND's cumulative disclosed defense procurement to more than $12 million across two distinct customer programs — a milestone reached within 24 hours.

The $3 million order is a follow-on from an existing defense customer, expanding operational capabilities within one of the Company's largest autonomous system deployments to date. Unlike the $9 million Middle East program, which funds expansion of a separate fleet, this order reflects what XTEND describes as the natural evolution of its ecosystem model: customers who have already received initial platform deliveries continue to adopt additional capabilities that enhance mission effectiveness — generating revenue that extends well beyond the initial sale.

Key Points:

  • Over $12 million in cumulative announced defense procurement within a single 24-hour window
  • Two distinct customer programs across two separate defense orders
  • $9 million order announced June 23, 2026 — Middle East autonomous multi-drone operations
  • $3 million follow-on order announced June 25, 2026 — separate large-scale autonomous systems program
  • Combined company to trade as XTEND AI Robotics (expected ticker: XTND) upon closing of JFB merger

CEO Commentary: Ecosystem-Driven Growth Strategy

Aviv Shapira, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of XTEND, commented:

"More than $12 million in defense orders announced across two separate customer programs in a single day reflects exactly how we have built this business. This follow-on order specifically reinforces an important aspect of our long-term growth strategy. As customers move from initial deployment to sustained operational use, they continue to adopt additional capabilities that enhance mission effectiveness and expand the value of their existing fleets. We believe this dynamic strengthens customer relationships, creates recurring growth opportunities, and reinforces the strategic value of the XTEND ecosystem."

The XOS Operating System: Software That Scales With the Mission

Both programs are built on XOS, XTEND's proprietary operating system for autonomous robotics. XOS serves as the software backbone enabling operators to deploy, supervise, and manage autonomous robotic systems across complex missions — air, ground, and maritime — while maintaining human oversight. Its software-first architecture supports a growing ecosystem of platforms, applications, and mission capabilities designed to evolve alongside customer requirements, creating the flywheel of follow-on procurement activity now visible in this announcement.

The JFB / XTEND Business Combination

As announced on February 17, 2026, JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) and XTEND entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction. The business combination is supported by strategic investments from Eric Trump, Unusual Machines (NYSE: UMAC), American Ventures, LLC, Protego Ventures, and Aliya Capital. Following closing, the combined company is expected to be renamed XTEND AI Robotics and list on a U.S. national securities exchange under the ticker symbol "XTND."

Autonomous Defense Sector Market Context

Investors researching the JFB / XTEND business combination may evaluate operational milestones across the broader autonomous and unmanned systems sector, including:

  • AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV): A leading U.S. developer of tactical unmanned aircraft systems and loitering munitions serving defense customers globally.
  • Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS): A defense technology company specializing in unmanned aerial systems, satellite communications, and high-performance rocket systems for the U.S. military and allied governments.
  • Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE: UMAC): A vertically integrated NDAA-compliant manufacturer of drone components and systems, and a strategic investor in the JFB / XTEND business combination.
  • Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS): An autonomous drone and technology company operating through American Robotics and Ondas Networks, with a pro forma backlog of $457 million as of early 2026.
  • Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT): A defense-focused drone solutions provider offering small unmanned aircraft systems for ISR and tactical missions, including the Teal 2 platform certified for DoD operations.

Sources & Reference Disclosures

About XTEND

XTEND’s mission is to make the world safer by rapidly integrating advanced AI-powered robotic platforms into high-risk operational environments. Powered by XOS (their unified, hardware-agnostic operating system), their systems enable operators to deploy and supervise multiple platforms remotely, executing complex missions with speed, precision, and confidence while keeping personnel out of harm’s way.

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