XTI Aerospace (XTIA) creates XTI Drones - Defense LLC to support Vertical Economy strategy

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XTI Aerospace, Inc. reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, XTI Drones, LLC, has formed a new Texas limited liability company named XTI Drones - Defense, LLC. This new entity is a direct subsidiary of XTI Drones, LLC and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of XTI Aerospace.

The company states that forming XTI Drones - Defense, LLC is intended to support and further its publicly disclosed corporate strategy, which includes exploring opportunities in the Vertical Economy™, such as drones, unmanned aerial systems and vertical takeoff and landing technology.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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03/16/2026 - 08:00 AM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 11, 2026

XTI AEROSPACE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-36404		88-0434915
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

8123 InterPort Blvd., Suite C

Englewood, CO

80112

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 680-7412

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock		XTIA		The Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On March 11, 2026, XTI Drones, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of XTI Aerospace, Inc. (the “Company”), filed a Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State of Texas to form XTI Drones - Defense, LLC, a direct subsidiary of XTI Drones, LLC and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The formation of XTI Drones - Defense, LLC is intended to support and further the Company’s publicly disclosed corporate strategy, which includes exploring opportunities in the Vertical Economy™.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s corporate strategy and the anticipated benefits of forming XTI Drones - Defense, LLC. The words “intend,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. While the Company believes its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, these plans, intentions or expectations may not be achieved. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation, changes in market demand for drones, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) solutions and related services, and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) technology, changes in applicable laws or regulations, and the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment. For information about the factors that could cause such differences, please refer to the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	XTI AEROSPACE, INC.

Date: March 16, 2026	By:	/s/ Brooke Turk
	Name:	Brooke Turk
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did XTI Aerospace (XTIA) announce in this 8-K filing?

XTI Aerospace announced that its subsidiary XTI Drones, LLC formed XTI Drones - Defense, LLC in Texas. The new entity is a direct subsidiary of XTI Drones and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of XTI Aerospace, created to support the company’s existing corporate strategy.

What is XTI Drones - Defense, LLC in relation to XTI Aerospace (XTIA)?

XTI Drones - Defense, LLC is a newly formed Texas limited liability company. It is a direct subsidiary of XTI Drones, LLC and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of XTI Aerospace, Inc., aligning its ownership fully under the XTI corporate structure.

Why did XTI Aerospace (XTIA) form XTI Drones - Defense, LLC?

The company formed XTI Drones - Defense, LLC to support and further its publicly disclosed corporate strategy. That strategy includes exploring opportunities in the Vertical Economy™, involving drones, unmanned aerial systems solutions, related services, and vertical takeoff and landing technology.

Is XTI Drones - Defense, LLC fully owned by XTI Aerospace (XTIA)?

Yes. XTI Drones - Defense, LLC is a direct subsidiary of XTI Drones, LLC and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of XTI Aerospace, Inc. This structure keeps complete ownership and control within XTI’s existing corporate group of entities.

What risks did XTI Aerospace (XTIA) highlight about its drone and VTOL plans?

The company warned that actual results may differ from expectations due to changes in market demand for drones, unmanned aerial systems solutions, related services, and vertical takeoff and landing technology, as well as changes in laws, regulations, and related regulatory complexities.

Does XTI Aerospace (XTIA) commit to updating its forward-looking statements?

No. XTI Aerospace states it assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. It also cautions investors not to place undue reliance on such statements, which are subject to market, regulatory, and technological uncertainties described in its SEC filings.

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