{"blocks":[{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"XTEND has secured an additional $30 million in funding to expand its US operations and scale production of its AI-powered tactical autonomous robotic systems."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The company said the new capital will be used to ramp up manufacturing, integrate real-time AI capabilities, and expand deployments across allied defense forces, as well as in humanitarian and emergency response operations."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"“The successful completion of our Series B financing highlights the surging demand for mission-critical autonomous systems from allied defense and public safety agencies,” XTEND CEO Aviv Shapira said. "}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"“The investment will fuel accelerated R&D, scale manufacturing, and global deployment expansion.”"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The latest investment brings XTEND’s total Series B funding to $70 million. The round is co-led by Aliya Capital Partners and Protego Ventures, with participation from Claltech, Union-Tech Ventures, and Chartered Group. "}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"As part of the deal, Aliya Capital Partners CEO Ross Kestin has joined XTEND’s board of directors."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"\"XTEND's mission — to deliver cutting-edge drone and robotics systems for high-risk, mission-critical environments — aligns directly with our vision of supporting technologies that protect and enhance life,” he explained. "}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The announcement follows the July 1 opening of XTEND’s new US headquarters and advanced drone manufacturing facility in Tampa, Florida."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"With the Tampa facility and expanded investor support, XTEND said it is entering a new phase of growth and global relevance in the defense robotics space."}},{"id":"9yaib6eq-raovf7az","type":"embed","data":{"service":"vimeo","source":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1100413074","embed":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1100413074","caption":"","height":"auto","width":"100%"}}]}

Editorial Team

XTEND Raises $30M to Scale AI-Powered Battlefield Robotics