~ Award supports deployment of advanced mission capabilities, multi-system orchestration, and next-generation human-guided autonomy ~

~ New U.S. and Israeli patents lock in IP protecting unmanned vehicle navigation and UAV control under communication latency ~

~ CEO Aviv Shapira provides update on company momentum as XTEND approaches NYSE listing ~

TAMPA, Fla. and PALM BEACH, Fla., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JFB Construction Holdings (NASDAQ:JFB) announced that XTEND (the "Company"), a leader in AI-powered autonomous robotics and operating systems, has secured approximately $9.0 million in defense orders to expand autonomous multi-drone operations and advanced mission capabilities for a Middle East defense customer. XTEND also received two new patent grants covering core UAV navigation and control technology, the latest milestones since announcing its merger with JFB Construction Holdings in February 2026.

The awards fund mission-enabling technologies and operational enhancements that improve the effectiveness, resilience, and scalability of autonomous drone operations, allowing operators to supervise, coordinate, and execute more complex missions across larger robotic fleets.

At the core of the deployment is XTEND’s XOS operating system, which handles mission management, autonomous task execution, and multi-system orchestration across robotic fleets while keeping operators in control of critical decisions.