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Unusual Machines is pouring more capital into an autonomous defense robotics company. But, why?
What’s happening:
- Unusual Machines (NYSE: UMAC) has made a $20M USD strategic investment in XTEND AI Robotics (NYSE: XTND)
Why it matters:
- XTEND AI Robotics just recently began trading on the New York Stock Exchange and has multiple existing contracts from government agencies including the United States Department of War and the Israel Ministry of Defense
Going deeper:
- XTEND AI Robotics is an existing customer of Unusual Machines, which sells National Defense Authorization Act compliant drone parts including flight controllers, cameras, motors and headsets
- Unusual Machines previously committed $7.5M USD to XTEND AI Robotics as part of their reverse merger deal with JFB Construction Holdings to go public
The intrigue:
- Unusual Machines has been aggressively investing into other drone companies lately, including making a $30M USD strategic equity investment into Powerus
