Press release
AIRO to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Footprint to Accelerate Advanced Drone Innovation and Strengthen Global Defense Capabilities, Building on RQ-35 Heidrun Success
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. & MONTREAL & STØVRING, Denmark & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AIRO (Nasdaq: AIRO), a global leader in advanced aerospace and defense
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[{"type":"text","content":" ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. & MONTREAL & STØVRING, Denmark & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAIRO (Nasdaq: AIRO), a global leader in advanced aerospace and defense technologies, today announced plans to expand its U.S. footprint with the addition of a new manufacturing and engineering development facility. This strategic move builds on the success of AIRO’s existing operations and is driven by the growing global demand for AIRO’s flagship product, the RQ-35 ISR Drone.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250714695595/en/AIRO RQ-35 Heidrun - ISR Drone\nThe RQ-35 ISR Drone has rapidly gained international recognition for its reliability, performance, and mission versatility across defense and security sectors. Known in military applications as the RQ-35 Heidrun, the system offers significant advantages over existing micro-ISR drones due to its combination of full autonomy, long flight endurance, and ease of operation. It has been rigorously tested and deployed in harsh electronic warfare and GPS-denied environments, including active conflict zones, where it has demonstrated exceptional resilience and effectiveness.\n\n\nWith hundreds of thousands of operational hours to date, the RQ-35 has proven to be a critical asset in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Its robust supply chain and seamless integration with other battlespace systems make it a vital link between frontline intelligence gathering and real-time decision-making. These capabilities have made the RQ-35 an essential tool for modern military forces seeking reliable, scalable ISR solutions in dynamic and contested environments.\n\n\nThe planned U.S. facility will not only enable AIRO to scale production efficiently and compete for American-made defense and commercial opportunities — it will also serve as a hub for future innovation. To support new product development, AIRO is designing and engineering efficient, reliable, and low-carbon-emission unmanned aircraft systems for both commercial and military markets. This includes ongoing enhancements to the RQ-35 and the development of the next generation of fully autonomous mini drones.\n\n\n“Like our current manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Europe, which are AS9100-certified, our intent is for this new site to meet the same rigoro...