XTEND Secures Patent for Operating UAVs Under Degraded Communications and High-Latency Conditions
Rhea-AI Summary
JFB (Nasdaq:JFB) announced that XTEND has secured U.S. Patent No. 12,461,522 for technology enabling precise UAV control under degraded communications and high-latency conditions. The patent supports XTEND's autonomy strategy and follows a previously announced all-stock business combination, after which the company is expected to trade as XTND.
Positive
- U.S. Patent No. 12,461,522 granted for UAV control under latency
- Patent supports XTEND’s software, AI and autonomy strategy across domains
- Reinforces differentiation of XTEND systems in global defense and security markets
- Business combination with XTEND previously agreed as an all-stock transaction
- Post-merger entity expected to be renamed XTEND AI Robotics and listed as XTND
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – JFB
On the day this news was published, JFB gained 1.58%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -12.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 12 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $1M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $82.63M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 09 | Defense contract win | Positive | -5.2% | XTEND landed a $3M Asia-Pacific defense contract for 100+ drones. |
| Jun 02 | Sector overview mention | Neutral | -0.2% | Article on U.S. drone industry referenced JFB among financed participants. |
| May 28 | DoD program qualifier | Positive | +18.9% | XTEND chosen for Phase II qualifier of DoD Drone Dominance Program. |
| May 20 | UK expansion & order | Positive | +2.3% | XTEND launched UK XFAB after a £1.93M defense order and cited an $8.8M U.S. contract. |
| May 14 | Asia-Pacific ISR order | Positive | -2.9% | XTEND secured a seven-figure Asia-Pacific ISR order for autonomous systems. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent XTEND-related contract and program wins have often been viewed positively fundamentally but produced mixed short-term price reactions, with several positive announcements followed by flat or negative moves.
Over the past month, JFB has repeatedly highlighted XTEND’s growth in autonomous defense robotics. Contracts include a $3M Asia-Pacific deal for over 100 XOS-enabled drones and a seven-figure ISR order, plus an $8.25M European program and a £1.93M UK defense order tied to a new XFAB hub. XTEND was also selected for the Phase II qualifier of the DoD’s Drone Dominance Program. The new patent reinforces this narrative of expanding IP, contracts, and defense engagement ahead of the planned XTEND AI Robotics combination.
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Granted U.S. Patent Covers Technology for Maintaining Precise UAV Control When Communication Latency Impacts Operator Command
TAMPA, Fla., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) announced that XTEND, a leader in software systems and artificial intelligence-powered robotics, has secured a U.S. patent protecting technology that enables unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to maintain precise, reliable control when communications are degraded and latency impacts operator demand.
U.S. Patent No. 12,461,522 covers remote, accurate maneuvering of an unmanned aerial vehicle under communication latency, addressing one of the most fundamental challenges in autonomous and remotely operated systems. Disrupted communications and signal delay are increasingly the norm in modern contested environments, making the ability to sustain reliable UAV control under those conditions operationally critical. XTEND's patented technology allows operators to deploy autonomous systems that hold course and stay on target despite adverse conditions.
"Reliable autonomy has to hold up in every operational scenario, especially when communications are degraded and the environment becomes unpredictable," said Aviv Shapira, Co-Founder and CEO of XTEND. "Owning this intellectual property protects the capabilities that set our systems apart and makes them difficult for others to replicate. Now, as we scale across global defense and security markets, the technology behind that critical differentiation stays defensibly ours."
This patent complements XTEND's broader software and autonomy strategy. The company's XOS operating system enables operators to manage, supervise, and deploy autonomous robotic systems across air, ground, and maritime domains. By combining artificial intelligence, autonomy, and human decision-making, XOS allows operators to extend operational reach while maintaining meaningful oversight and control across autonomous assets operating in complex environments.
Securing this intellectual property is part of a sustained investment in the autonomy, navigation, and control technologies that XTEND continues to advance as demand for resilient unmanned systems grows worldwide.
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As announced on February 17, 2026, JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) and XTEND entered into a definitive agreement to combine with XTEND in an all-stock transaction. The business combination is further supported by strategic investments from Eric Trump, Unusual Machines, American Ventures, LLC, Protego Ventures, and Aliya Capital. Following the closing of the business combination, the joint company is expected to be renamed XTEND AI Robotics and be listed on a U.S. national securities exchange under the ticker symbol “XTND.”
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.
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In addition, a number of important factors could cause JFB’s, XTEND’s or NewCo’s actual future results and other future circumstances to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements, including but not limited to those important factors that will be discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the registration statement on Form S-4 to be filed by JFB and NewCo, as any such factors may be updated from time to time in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including without limitation XTEND’s investor relations site at https://www.xtend.me/newsroom and JFB’s investor relations site at https://investors.jfbconstruction.net/. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required under applicable law, neither XTEND nor JFB undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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JFB Construction Holdings Contact:
CORE IR
Mike Mason
516 222 2560
investors@jfbconstruction.net
XTEND Contact:
Headline Media
Sarah Small
929 255 1449
sarah@headline.media
XTEND Investor Relations:
MZ North America
Shannon Devine
XTEND@mzgroup.us
203-741-8811
