XTEND
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Tel Aviv, Israel · Est. 2018 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies XTEND: 1 model, 3 deployments across 3 regions, $1.6B raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
Tel Aviv, Israel
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
XTEND is an Israeli-American defense robotics company developing AI-powered tactical autonomous systems for defense, public safety, and security applications. Its proprietary XOS operating system enables a single operator to supervise multiple drones and ground vehicles simultaneously using VR/AR interfaces. Founded in 2018, XTEND's systems are deployed with the US Department of Defense, IDF, UK, Singapore, and NATO allies. In 2026, XTEND completed the acquisition of Latvia-based Atlas UAS (adding 4,200+ deployed robotic platforms) and announced a $1.5B SPAC merger with JFB Construction Holdings to go public as XTEND AI Robotics (Nasdaq: XTND).
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $1.6B raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for XTEND.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is XTEND?
XTEND is an Israeli-American defense robotics company developing AI-powered tactical autonomous systems for defense, public safety, and security applications. Its proprietary XOS operating system enables a single operator to supervise multiple drones and ground vehicles simultaneously using VR/AR interfaces. Founded in 2018, XTEND's systems are deployed with the US Department of Defense, IDF, UK, Singapore, and NATO allies. In 2026, XTEND completed the acquisition of Latvia-based Atlas UAS (adding 4,200+ deployed robotic platforms) and announced a $1.5B SPAC merger with JFB Construction Holdings to go public as XTEND AI Robotics (Nasdaq: XTND).
What does XTEND make?
XTEND has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: XTEND Tactical Drone (XTEND builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is XTEND publicly traded?
XTEND is not yet publicly traded but is in the process of going public, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with XTEND?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to XTEND building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of XTEND?
Aviv Shapira is the ceo of XTEND, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in XTEND?
XTEND is going public via a SPAC merger; its shares become buyable once it begins trading.
Where is XTEND headquartered?
XTEND is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
How much funding has XTEND raised?
XTEND has raised approximately $1.6B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does XTEND operate robots?
XTEND operates 3 verified deployments, including at Venezuela (rescue operations), Tampa, Florida, USA, Gaza, Palestine.
How many robots has XTEND deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified XTEND deployments on record at sites including Venezuela (rescue operations), Tampa, Florida, USA, Gaza, Palestine. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is XTEND a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, XTEND ranks in roughly the top 7% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was XTEND founded?
XTEND was founded in 2018.
Is XTEND safe?
XTEND has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.