Lightweight system weighing less than two kilograms supports indoor and outdoor intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations at the tactical edge
TAMPA, Fla. and SINGAPORE, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) announced today that XTEND, a leader in software systems and artificial intelligence-powered robotics, has completed deliveries of M6F tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems to a new defense customer in the Asia-Pacific region through its Singapore-based subsidiary, Performance Rotors.
The deliveries support the continued deployment of lightweight ISR capabilities designed for frontline military operations. In accordance with customer security and contractual requirements, additional details regarding this deployment are not being disclosed.
Designed around the operational requirements of the individual soldier, the M6F provides a highly portable aerial ISR capability for both indoor and outdoor missions. The complete system weighs less than two kilograms, enabling soldiers to carry and deploy an organic reconnaissance capability during extended field operations without adding significant weight to their mission equipment.
The M6F is engineered to provide real-time situational awareness in complex operational environments. Its compact, rugged design supports repeated use across both military training and operational missions, while its intuitive control architecture is designed to reduce training requirements and enable operators to achieve proficiency quickly.
“The modern battlefield requires intelligence capabilities that can be carried, deployed and operated directly by frontline soldiers,” said Aviv Shapira, Co-Founder and CEO of XTEND. “The M6F was designed to deliver that capability in a compact and highly resilient system that can support both indoor and outdoor operations. The M6F reflects XTEND's commitment to developing lightweight, mission-ready ISR solutions that address the evolving operational requirements of modern defense forces.”
The M6F is part of XTEND’s broader portfolio of software-enabled robotic systems designed to extend the reach and effectiveness of defense and security operators while reducing human exposure in high-risk environments. XTEND’s systems combine advanced robotic hardware with intuitive control, mission management and autonomous capabilities designed to support rapid deployment across diverse operational scenarios.
The execution of these deliveries reinforce XTEND's long-term commitment to supporting defense customers across the Asia-Pacific region through local engineering, manufacturing and customer support capabilities.
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JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) and XTEND announced on August 11, 2026 that the SEC has declared effective the Form S-4 registration statement filed in connection with their proposed business combination, clearing the final regulatory milestone ahead of closing. The final information statement/prospectus is being mailed to JFB stockholders of record as of August 11, 2026, and the companies expect the transaction to close by September 8, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including NYSE listing approval. Upon closing, the combined company wil be renamed XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. and is expected to trade on the NYSE under the ticker "XTND."
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the capabilities and anticipated benefits of the M6F system, the continued deployment of XTEND's systems by defense customers, XTEND's ability to support customers in the Asia-Pacific region, and the proposed business combination between JFB and XTEND, including its expected timing and completion, the anticipated renaming of the combined company, and the expected listing of its securities under the ticker symbol "XTND." These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the risk that the business combination is not completed in a timely manner or at all, the failure to satisfy the conditions to closing, the timing and size of orders from government and defense customers, compliance with export control and defense trade regulations, geopolitical conditions in the regions in which XTEND operates, and the other risks described under "Risk Factors" in the registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the business combination and in JFB's other filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Neither JFB nor XTEND undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
About XTEND
XTEND is a leader in software systems and artificial intelligence-powered robotics, deployed in high-threat, complex operational environments where human exposure carries significant risk. Powered by its proprietary XTEND Operating System (XOS), XTEND’s integrated software and advanced robotic hardware solutions are designed to provide autonomy at the edge. Operating across defense, law enforcement, and private security missions through a platform of robots, drones, and robotic subsystems, XTEND’s open architecture platform facilitates scalability across partners and third-party applications. With over 10,000 systems deployed in over 30 countries, XTEND’s solutions have been validated in five combat zones and operationally deployed by national defense, special-mission units, and security organizations across the globe. Founded in Tel Aviv, Israel, and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, XTEND delivers NDAA-compliant solutions through a global network of regional XFAB manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., the U.K., Singapore, Israel, and Latvia. For more information, visit www.XTEND.me.
About JFB Construction Holdings
JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) is a real estate development and construction company that has provided general contracting and construction management services in 36 U.S. states. For more information, visit the company’s SEC filings at www.sec.gov.
Important Information for Investors and Stockholders
This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any issuance or sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. In connection with the transaction, NewCo and JFB filed a registration statement on Form S-4. Investors and security holders are urged to read the information statement/prospectus or registration statement and any other documents filed with the SEC carefully and in their entirety when they become available. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by JFB will be available free of charge at www.sec.gov.
JFB Construction Holdings Contact:
CORE IR Mike Mason 516-222-2560 investors@jfbconstruction.net
XTEND Media Contact:
Headline Media Sarah Small 929-255-1449 sarah@headline.media
XTEND Investor Relations:
MZ North America Shannon Devine 203-741-8811 XTND@mzgroup.us
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