JFB Construction Holdings, through its subsidiary XTEND, entered into an exclusive manufacturing and distribution agreement with India‑based defense technology company Rayonix Tech Private Limited. The contract commits $11 million in payments and grants Rayonix exclusive rights to manufacture, test, and distribute selected XTEND platforms in India, accompanied by a technology‑transfer and operational‑enablement program to support local production.
The agreement expands XTEND’s XOS operating system into the Indian defense market, enabling human‑guided autonomy across multi‑domain robotic platforms. For JFB, the deal diversifies its traditionally construction‑focused portfolio and introduces a recurring revenue stream tied to the growing demand for autonomous systems.
In 2024, JFB reported a 28.67% decline in revenue and negative earnings, reflecting challenges in its core construction and real‑estate development segments. The $11 million contract represents a meaningful addition to its revenue mix and signals a strategic pivot toward high‑growth technology sectors.
"India represents one of the fastest growing defense technology markets globally, with increasing demand for sovereign manufacturing and AI‑enabled autonomous systems," said Aviv Shapira, CEO and Co‑Founder of XTEND. "Through localized manufacturing, Rayonix looks forward to enabling these technologies in India while contributing to the country's broader Make in India vision for advanced defense capabilities," added Amit Pande, Managing Director of Rayonix Tech Private Limited.
The exclusive rights granted to Rayonix position JFB and XTEND to capture a share of India’s rapidly expanding defense technology market, potentially creating a new revenue stream that could offset past performance challenges. The upcoming $1.5 billion all‑stock business combination with XTEND, expected to close mid‑2026, further underscores the company’s commitment to this transformation.
The $11 million agreement marks a significant step in JFB’s transition from construction to technology, providing a foothold in the Indian defense sector and setting the stage for future growth as the company completes its merger with XTEND.
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