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ZenaTech Accelerates US Defense Engagement Efforts with Customer Field Demonstrations and Planned ZenaDrone Pilots in 2026
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology business solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, provides an update on its ZenaDrone drone solutions subsidiary, reflecting accelerating efforts and growing engagement with US defense government stakeholders. The company also reports progress towards
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