The verified answer
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies XTEND: 1 model, 3 deployments across 3 regions, $1.6B raised. 1 source back the record.
CategoryDrones
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).
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 3 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Valuation of record
DEPLOY VERIFIEDPriced roundSPAC merger (JFB Construction Holdings) post-money
Key facts
Founders
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Acquisition
SPAC merger
European presence
AtlasRADIO
Data & sources
Web sources
1
1 source backing this record.View all →
Models (1)
View all models →XTEND on the deployment map
View the global map3 verified deployments across 3 regions, newest verified Jan 2024. Explore where XTEND's robots are operating, by place and type.
View the full XTEND deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Aviv Shapira Co-founder & CEOsecondary-verified
Founders (1)
- Aviv Shapiracofounderno longer at company
Safety record
No incidents on record for XTEND.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operator customers (1)
- XTEND3 deployments
Recent coverage
XTEND in third-party press
Peer companies
- Amazon25 models
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Financial state
- Total funding
- $1.6B
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- early
- Counterparty risk class
- unknown
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Funding rounds (2)
XTEND’s 2 disclosed rounds, $1.6B in total, oldest to newest.
- SPAC merger (JFB Construction Holdings)2026-07-27
$1.5B(reported) · $7.5B post
- Series B2025-07-15
$70M(reported) · $560M post
Investors: Aliya Capital Partners (lead), Protego Ventures (lead), Claltech (strategic)
Timeline
Every recorded move in XTEND’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Funding roundSPAC merger (JFB Construction Holdings) funding round
2026-07-27SPAC merger (JFB Construction Holdings) raising $1500000000
Funding roundSeries B funding round
2025-07-15Series B raising $70000000
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 29, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2024
XTEND Tactical Drone at Tampa, Florida, USA
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2024
XTEND Tactical Drone at Venezuela (rescue operations)
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedOct 7, 2023
XTEND Tactical Drone at Gaza, Palestine
Sources (1)
- XTEND (official) · https://www.xtend.me/
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
Verification posture
Verified
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Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-21
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for XTEND.Peer companies
- Amazon25 models
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning XTEND from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/xtend.md
- RSS feed: /companies/xtend/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/a74d555a-996c-428c-acd1-201b42fd3d07
- Revision history: /companies/xtend/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Amazon25 models
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Video
Get to know the story behind XTEND. XTEND is the developer of combat-proven, human-guided autonomous drone systems that serve as human extensions, de-risking and empowering any operator with superior situational awarene
Israeli agri-tech company Xtend is set to go public in a $1.5B deal, backed by Eric Trump. Correspondent Joe Brown reports on #InnovNation with Lynn Plagmeije
Israeli firm XTEND develops AI-driven drone systems used by the IDF and allied forces; its modular, human-guided swarms perform precision strikes and reconnaiss
#XTEND #airobotics In this video, we break down what is happening, why the robotics operating system layer matters, and what investors should watch before gett
https://IR.XTEND.ME https://www.jfbconstruction.net NASDAQ:JFB
What if one soldier could control hundreds of drones at once—from thousands of miles away—without touching a joystick? In this video, we break down the incredi
"XOS is the operating system for the future of robotics.” While missile sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, XTEND CEO Aviv Shapira joined Liz Claman on hashtag#TheClama
A robotics startup reported to pivot from commercial delivery to military defense after securing $40M. While the specific entity "Xtend" appears conflated, this
Drone Dominance Program (DDP), Artificial Intelligence, and software-defined robotics are transforming the future of modern warfare. In this video, XTEND CEO Av
Modern operations demand more than a single platform. Different missions require different capabilities. Some environments require small, agile systems capable
XTEND participated in the Creative Defense Foundation’s “Disruptors in the Desert” event, showcasing how modern operational systems evolve from individual platf
The future of robotics isn't about replacing humans—it's about empowering them. At XTEND, we're building the next generation of AI-powered drone and robotics t
XTEND is building the Physical AI platform for a safer world, connecting AI-powered drones, robots, autonomous systems, payloads, sensors, and applications thro
A short glimpse into the future of autonomous operations. At XTEND, we are building technologies designed to extend human capability, improve operational effect
Heat Index
Category contender75/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
XTEND draws attention at the 91st percentile but verifies reality at the 54th percentile among aerial robots. Hype Gap +36.6, 25th widest among aerial robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
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.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Sep 13, 2026