DoD Awards XTEND $8.8 Million Contract for AI-Powered PSIO sUAS

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) awarded XTEND an $8.8 million contract through the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) to deliver Precision Strike Indoor & Outdoor (PSIO) small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS).

The PSIO sUAS is the first DoD-approved flying loitering munition platform for both indoor and outdoor use.

Powered by AI, it enables real-time precision strikes with minimal human input, offering rapid deployment in urban and open-field environments, enhancing mission success and reducing risks.

The PSIO sUAS has passed live-fire testing and safety evaluations, complies with the NDAA, and will be produced in the U.S., with deliveries set for Q1 2025.

Aviv Shapira, CEO of XTEND said, “The live-fire tests proved the precision and reliability of our Scorpio PSIO sUAS, validating its ability to meet modern defense challenges.”

Developed in collaboration with IWTSD over two years, XTEND’s PSIO sUAS has been used in global conflicts and is widely employed by the IDF, integrating AI and precise functionality for effective mission execution.