<ul><li>XTEND, a company specializing in AI-powered tactical drone technology, has secured an $8.8 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The contract focuses on delivering Precision Strike Indoor & Outdoor (PSIO) small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS).</li><li>The PSIO sUAS is the first of its kind to receive approval from the U.S. DoD for use as an indoor and outdoor flying loitering munition platform. It uses advanced artificial intelligence to enable real-time precision strikes with minimal operator involvement.</li><li>The PSIO sUAS can operate in urban and open-field settings, enhancing tactical flexibility, increasing mission success rates, and reducing risks for military operators. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2025 after live-fire testing and safety assessments.</li><li>The PSIO sUAS complies with the National Defense Authorization Act and will be manufactured in the U.S. by facilities in Florida and North Carolina.</li></ul>

XTEND Secures $8.8M U.S. Department of Defense Contract for AI-Driven Tactical Drones

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