XTEND Secures Historic U.S. Army Safety Board Approval for FPV Drone Strike Systems

XTEND and JFB Construction Holdings announced that XTEND has received a landmark limited operational assessment approval from the U.S. Army Fuze Safety Board. This certification covers their high-voltage safety and arming system designed specifically for FPV attack drones. XTEND is now the first American company to achieve this specific safety milestone, reflecting a significant leap in domestic defense technology. By shifting critical arming functions from physical hardware into software, XTEND allows military forces to scale drone operations without increasing technical complexity. The system generates high-voltage energy only at the moment of command execution, which minimizes accidental risks during transport and handling. This breakthrough aligns with a defense market for tactical strike systems projected to surpass $100 billion annually in the near future.

The approval follows a series of major wins for the Tampa-based robotics firm, including an $8.8 million contract for U.S. Special Operations Forces. XTEND also recently partnered with ParaZero Technologies to develop autonomous drone interception capabilities for urban environments. These moves solidify their position as a primary provider of AI-driven robotic systems for high-threat combat scenarios.

Military units can now integrate warhead operations into existing small-UAS training rather than creating expensive, separate instruction pipelines. The software-driven approach also removes the need for dedicated payload specialists on the ground. This streamlined architecture improves responsiveness in dynamic combat zones where speed and efficiency are often survival factors.

These developments occur as JFB Construction Holdings prepares to finalize its business combination with XTEND in an all-stock transaction. The resulting entity will be known as XTEND AI Robotics and is expected to trade on a national exchange under the ticker XTND. Strategic investors in this transition include high-profile names such as Eric Trump and Unusual Machines.

To date, XTEND has deployed over 10,000 systems across 30 countries and five active combat zones. Their proprietary XOS operating system serves as the backbone for these machines, enabling seamless human-machine teaming. This platform approach ensures that advanced robotics remain under human supervision while drastically reducing the risk to operators.