XTEND has completed the integration of Latvia‑based robotics company Atlas, strengthening the Israeli American defense-tech company’s presence in Europe and adding over 4,200 robotic platforms to its portfolio.
The move follows XTEND’s acquisition of Atlas earlier this year, which added four operational Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms powered by XOS, thousands of robotic systems that have already been deployed, and a suite of tactical communication technologies.
The flexible architecture of the robotic platforms, where each component can operate independently or as part of an integrated network, aligns with XTEND’s strategy to replace legacy commercial drones with NDAA‑compliant autonomous systems.
The integration also brings AtlasRADIO into XTEND’s communications portfolio. The software‑defined tactical communications platform supports secure mesh networking and embedded integration across robotic systems, and is designed for OEM deployment and network‑centric architectures.
AtlasRADIO marks XTEND’s first step into intelligent software‑defined robotic components that will be offered through its Marketplace ecosystem.
The combined portfolio strengthens XTEND’s ability to support NATO members, EU defense organizations, and allied nations with regionally manufactured, mission‑ready autonomous systems. The integration also expands XTEND’s commercial reach to roughly 40 European countries, significantly increasing market access.
Strategic manufacturing hub
As XTEND’s designated European manufacturing and engineering center, XFAB Latvia will drive scaled production and innovation for the company’s global customer base. It will help the company support regional supply chains and meet the requirements of local customers.
“Atlas’ exceptional engineering talent, operational technologies, more than 4,200 deployed systems, and access to approximately 40 European markets significantly accelerate our vision of building the Operating System for Physical AI on a global scale,” said Aviv Shapira, Co‑Founder and CEO of XTEND.
Shapira added that the integration strengthens XTEND’s regional execution strategy and creates a foundation for continued expansion across Europe and North America.
Gal Gabison, General Manager of XTEND XFAB Latvia, said the merger preserves Atlas’ legacy of delivering reliable, mission‑focused technologies while enabling faster innovation and broader global reach.
“Together, we are building something significantly larger than either company could have achieved independently,” Gabison said.
Global ambitions
Xtend was founded in 2018 by Shapira, his brother Matteo, Rubi Liani, and Adir Tubi. The company specializes in human-guided autonomous machine systems for defense applications.
With their products, Xtend allows pilots to control and interact with their drones and autonomous ground vehicles for various mission types, including underground or other complex environments, using VR/AR interfaces and AI.
The company’s AI-enabled systems are being used by the US Department of Defense, Singapore, Europe, the UK, and the Israel Defense Forces.
XTEND delivers next-generation autonomous systems for defense, public safety, and private security applications built on its battle-proven XOS operating system. Its products utilize remote operational capabilities, enabling multiple air, ground, and maritime drones to execute complex, dynamic missions with immediate operational readiness.
With Atlas fully integrated, XTEND now offers a broader portfolio spanning aerial intelligence, automated deployment, ground robotics, tactical communications, ISR payloads, surveillance systems, and intelligent hardware.
The completed integration positions XTEND for long‑term growth across defense and security markets while reinforcing Latvia’s role as a key European center for advanced robotics manufacturing.
During Operation Roaring Lion in March, Xtend said that it had expanded its XFAB operator network to support allied defense requirements and deployed operators from the United States and Latvia to the United Kingdom. Doing that, the company said, “XTEND is demonstrating what it means to function as a truly global defense platform.”
“We stand united with our allies in defending the values we share,” Shapira said at the time. “Our global platform exists for moments exactly like this, to move fast, support our partners, and protect those who protect us.”
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