{"id":869066,"date":"2025-07-14T07:45:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/airo-to-expand-u-s-manufacturing-footprint-to-accelerate-advanced-drone-innovation-and-strengthen-global-defense-capabilities-building-on-rq-35-heidrun-success\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T07:45:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:45:18","slug":"airo-to-expand-u-s-manufacturing-footprint-to-accelerate-advanced-drone-innovation-and-strengthen-global-defense-capabilities-building-on-rq-35-heidrun-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/airo-to-expand-u-s-manufacturing-footprint-to-accelerate-advanced-drone-innovation-and-strengthen-global-defense-capabilities-building-on-rq-35-heidrun-success\/","title":{"rendered":"AIRO to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Footprint to Accelerate Advanced Drone Innovation and Strengthen Global Defense Capabilities, Building on RQ-35 Heidrun Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p><b>AIRO to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Footprint to Accelerate Advanced Drone Innovation and Strengthen Global Defense Capabilities, Building on RQ-35 Heidrun Success<\/b><\/p>\n<p>ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. &amp; MONTREAL &amp; ST\u00d8VRING, Denmark &amp; WASHINGTON&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\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\u2019s existing operations and is driven by the growing global demand for AIRO\u2019s flagship product, the RQ-35 ISR Drone.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250714695595\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250714695595\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250714695595\/en\/2522003\/4\/AIRO_RQ-35_Heidrun.jpg\" alt=\"AIRO RQ-35 Heidrun - ISR Drone\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">AIRO RQ-35 Heidrun &#8211; ISR Drone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\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.<\/p>\n<p>\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.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe planned U.S. facility will not only enable AIRO to scale production efficiently and compete for American-made defense and commercial opportunities \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cLike 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 rigorous aerospace quality standards,\u201d said Joe Burns, CEO of AIRO. \u201cThis commitment to quality not only strengthens our internal processes and systems, but more importantly, it allows our clients to receive consistent and reliable products. It\u2019s a win-win that reinforces our role as a trusted partner in mission-critical projects.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThe growth of our drone business has been formidable,\u201d added Dr. Chirinjeev Kathuria, Executive Chairman of AIRO. \u201cFueled by the global acceptance and operational deployment of the RQ-35 by NATO countries, this segment has expanded rapidly. These systems are not only proving essential in active conflict zones but have the potential to be a cornerstone of homeland security strategies across allied nations. This expansion reflects our commitment to meeting that demand with unmatched quality and responsiveness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>About AIRO<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nAIRO (Nasdaq: AIRO) is a technologically differentiated aerospace, autonomy, and air mobility platform targeting 21st century aerospace and defense opportunities. AIRO is organized into four operating segments, each of which represents a critical growth vector in the aerospace and defense market: Drones, Avionics, Training, and Electric Air Mobility.<\/p>\n<p><b>Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThe statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as \u201cbelieves,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cseeks,\u201d \u201cintends,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201cestimates,\u201d or \u201canticipates,\u201d or similar expressions which concern our strategy, plans, projections or intentions. These forward-looking statements may be included throughout this press release, and include, but are not limited to, statements relating to AIRO\u2019s operational landscapes, demand for AIRO\u2019s systems and products, AIRO\u2019s plans for a manufacturing and engineering development facility, expectations concerning future products and developments, the market acceptance and opportunity of AIRO\u2019s products and services, and other statements that are not historical fact. By their nature, forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact or guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify, including those described in the section titled \u201cRisk Factors\u201d in AIRO\u2019s prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (\u201cSEC\u201d) on June 16, 2025, as well as in other filings AIRO may make with the SEC in the future.. AIRO\u2019s expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management\u2019s expectations, beliefs and projections will result or be achieved and actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date of this release. AIRO undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20250714695595r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250714695595\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250714695595\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nDan Johnson<br \/>\n<br \/>AIRO Group Holdings, Inc.<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:InvestorRelations@theairogroup.com\">InvestorRelations@theairogroup.com<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:media@theairogroup.com\">media@theairogroup.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> North America United States Europe Denmark Canada District of Columbia New Mexico<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Defense Technology Aerospace Manufacturing Drones Contracts<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250714695595\/en\/2522003\/3\/AIRO_RQ-35_Heidrun.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">AIRO RQ-35 Heidrun &#8211; ISR Drone<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250714695595\/en\/2522002\/3\/AIRO_Logo_Color_Pos.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. &amp; MONTREAL &amp; ST\u00d8VRING, Denmark &amp; WASHINGTON&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; AIRO (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. 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