AINewsBreaks – Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) Wins U.S. Government Subcontract to Deliver AI Processing SystemsSafe Pro Group (
NASDAQ: SPAI) announced it has been awarded a subcontract agreement to supply AI processing systems to the U.S. Government under a subcontract issued by a prime contractor. Internal development and low rate initial production supporting the award were funded through strategic investments from ONDAS Inc. (
NASDAQ: ONDS) and Unusual Machines Inc. (
NYSE: UMAC). The effort is sponsored by the U.S. Government under 10 U.S.C. 4023, and the company noted that the views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent official policies or endorsements of the U.S. Government.
DefenseNewsBreaks – Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) Secures U.S. Government Subcontract for AI Edge SystemsSafe Pro Group (
NASDAQ: SPAI) has been awarded a subcontract from a U.S. government prime contractor to supply AI-powered edge processing systems designed for defense and security applications. The award establishes a pathway for deploying real-time intelligence solutions capable of operating at the tactical edge, where connectivity may be limited and rapid decision-making is critical. Internal development and low-rate initial production supporting the subcontract were funded through strategic investments from ONDAS Inc. (
NASDAQ: ONDS) and Unusual Machines Inc. (
NYSE: UMAC), underscoring growing industry collaboration around AI-enabled defense technologies.
Safe Pro Awarded Contract to Provide U.S. Government with AI Powered Edge Processing SystemsAVENTURA, Fla., Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro” or the “Company”), a developer of artificial intelligence (“AI”)-enabled defense, security, and situational awareness solutions, today announced it has been awarded a subcontract agreement to supply the U.S. Government AI processing systems under a $1,000,000 subcontract from a U.S. Government prime contractor. The systems’ internal development and low rate initial production (LRIP) supporting this award were funded under strategic investments from leading U.S. firms including ONDAS Inc. (
NASDAQ: ONDS) and Unusual Machines Inc. (
NYSE: UMAC).
Unusual Machines Announces Adjournment of Annual MeetingMeeting scheduled to reconvene December 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET
Edge AI Moves into Defense Spotlight as Government Contracts Accelerate Autonomous Security SystemsAUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DefenseWireNews Editorial Coverage: Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how governments approach defense, security and situational awareness in an increasingly complex global environment. As modern threats evolve across physical and digital domains, AI-enabled solutions capable of delivering real-time intelligence and autonomous decision support are becoming critical for national security operations. For government agencies, the ability to process and act on data at the tactical edge, where connectivity may be limited and response times are measured in seconds, is emerging as a foundational requirement for next-generation defense infrastructure. One company focused on providing defense solutions in this space is Safe Pro Group Inc. (
NASDAQ: SPAI), which was just awarded a subcontract agreement to supply AI-powered edge processing systems to the U.S. government under a $1 million subcontract from a prime contractor. The systems’ internal development and low-rate initial production (LRIP) supporting this award were funded through strategic investments from leading U.S. firms including ONDAS Inc. (
NASDAQ: ONDS) and Unusual Machines Inc. (
NYSE: UMAC), highlighting growing industry collaboration around advanced AI-enabled defense technologies.
Military UAV Sector Forecast to Surpass $40+ Billion as Modern Warfare EvolvesRising global defense budgets and AI-enabled autonomous systems drive projected multi-billion-dollar expansion.
JFB and XTEND Announce $1.5B Business Combination to Establish a Nasdaq-Listed US Leader in AI-Driven Autonomous Defense RoboticsPALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB), a real estate development and construction company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with XTEND, a software-first defense technology company anchored by its AI XTEND Operating System (XOS) in an all-stock transaction. The business combination is further supported by strategic investments from Eric Trump, Unusual Machines (
NYSE: UMAC), American Ventures, LLC, Protego Ventures, and Aliya Capital. Following the closing of the business combination, the joint company is expected to be renamed XTEND AI Robotics and be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker “XTND.”
Unusual Machines Promotes Drew Camden to PresidentExpanded role reflects operational scale and execution across U.S. manufacturing
Unusual Machines Announces $2.1 Million Order for Drone ComponentsORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced it has received a $2.1 million purchase order supporting domestically assembled drone systems for defense and government applications.
Unusual Machines to Participate in the 28th Annual Needham Growth ConferenceORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, will participate in the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 13 and 14 in New York City.
Unusual Machines Appoints Stacy Wright as Chief Revenue OfficerAppointment reflects strong, accelerated revenue execution across enterprise and defense programs
Unusual Machines Receives Initial Order from Performance Drone Works for $3.75 Million as Part of a Strategic Supplier RelationshipORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Unusual Machines today announced it has received a purchase order from Performance Drone Works (PDW) valued at $3.75 million to support the scaling of PDW's AM-FPV program and investment in America's sUAS supply base.
Unusual Machines Congratulates Customers Selected for the Army's PBAS Tranche 1.1, Including Envision Technology and Strategic LogixORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, congratulates our customers Envision Technology and Strategic Logix on being selected for Tranche 1.1 of the Army's PBAS (Purpose-Built Attritable System) program, the first in a series of independently competed tranches.
Unusual Machines to Supply Campus Guardian Angel with U.S.-Made Drone ComponentsOrder underscores the growing role of rapid-response drone technology in strengthening school emergency response capabilities
DefenseNewsBreaks – XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA) Announces Acquisition of Drone Nerds and $25M Strategic Investment Led by Unusual MachinesXTI Aerospace (
NASDAQ: XTIA), a leader in vertical flight technologies and developer of the TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft, has acquired Drone Nerds, one of the largest U.S.-based drone distributors, in a $40 million transaction finalized Nov. 10, 2025, while simultaneously securing a $25 million strategic investment from Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC) to accelerate growth in unmanned aircraft systems and the Vertical Economy(TM). Drone Nerds, with more than $100 million in 2024 revenue, brings hardware, software, and enterprise drone services to XTI through a mix of cash, promissory notes, and equity consideration, while the preferred stock investment from Unusual Machines awaits shareholder approval for conversion; leadership from all three companies emphasized the opportunity created by increasing demand for domestic UAS solutions following the June 2025 White House Executive Order on U.S. drone development, and XTI noted that ThinkEquity served as exclusive M&A advisor and placement agent for the transactions.
Unusual Machines Issues Letter to ShareholdersCEO Allan Evans Shares Q3 2025 Highlights and Provides Strategic Insight into the Company's Plans
