This achievement underscores America First Defense's accelerating traction in the defense industry and highlights its commitment to delivering cutting-edge counter-drone solutions.

Roseland, NJ, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaxos.ai Inc. ("Gaxos" or the "Company"), a company developing artificial intelligence applications across various high-growth sectors, today announced that its portfolio company, America First Defense ("AFD"), has secured acceptance into Anduril's Lattice  Program, a development that further strengthens AFD's position in the rapidly growing counter-drone defense market.

The acceptance marks an important milestone for AFD as it continues to expand its presence in the defense technology sector. By joining the Anduril Lattice Program, AFD enhances its strategic positioning within an advanced defense ecosystem designed to support next-generation mission capabilities, situational awareness, and operational effectiveness.

As global demand for counter-unmanned aircraft systems ("counter-UAS") continues to increase, America First Defense is focused on advancing solutions intended to address evolving aerial threats across defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure environments. Acceptance into the Anduril Lattice Program reflects continued momentum in AFD's efforts to align with leading defense technologies and further develop capabilities designed for modern operational requirements.