PRESS RELEASE: A Game-Changer collaboration for Modern Warfare between XTEND & Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments - AI - Armaments BV NATO Aviv Shapira
PRESS RELEASE XTEND and Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments - AI - Armaments BV (AIA) forge Partnership to enhance cost-effective lethality for NATO Armed Forces. February 12, 2025 – In a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing military capability, XTEND, a leader in autonomous drone technology, has partnered with AIA, a pioneering developer of precision munitions, to deliver an innovative, cost-effective solution for NATO forces. The partnership combines XTEND’s smart loitering munition SW driven Scorpio 1000 autonomous drone system with AIA’s advanced 1kg warhead, promising to revolutionize the way NATO forces achieve precision strikes. A Game-Changer for Modern Warfare This collaboration introduces a powerful new approach to tactical engagement by integrating the versatility and intelligence of XTEND’s Scorpio-1000 drone platform with AIA’s precision-guided munitions. The 1kg warhead is designed for maximum lethality while maintaining affordability, addressing the growing demand for cost-effective solutions in modern combat scenarios. “The combination of XTEND’s autonomous capabilities with AIA’s next-gen warhead is a game-changer for NATO forces”. said Aviv Shapira , CEO of XTEND. “Our Scorpio-1000 drones have proven to provide unparalleled flexibility in operational environments, while the integration of AIA’s precision munitions enables NATO forces to strike with high accuracy at low cost. Together, we are redefining the battlefield.” “Our partnership with XTEND is a crucial step in providing NATO with the tools needed for the evolving landscape of modern warfare”, said Gerard Zondervan, CEO of AIA. “The integration of our 1kg warhead with the Scorpio-1000 system will enable Armed Forces to conduct missions with unmatched precision, speed and effectiveness, all while optimizing operational costs.”