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XTEND, an Israeli drone company founded by Aviv Shapira, has become a key player in the global defense industry, having sold tens of thousands of drones to various countries, including the US and Israel. The company is set to play a significant role in the US military's Project Replicator, which emphasizes using low-cost, autonomous drone systems to counteract China's mass production of inexpensive robots.

XTEND's loitering attack drones, powered by its XOS operating system, allow a single operator to control multiple drones simultaneously. The company has secured a strategic partnership with Lockheed Martin, integrating XOS into its command-and-control systems.

XTEND has achieved over $100 million in projected annual revenue and has a growing backlog of orders. The company’s technology has been validated through operations in conflict zones like Gaza and Ukraine, where it has demonstrated capabilities in GPS-denied environments. XTEND plans to expand its product offerings and workforce significantly in the coming years.