AgEagle Aerial Systems, operating as EagleNXT, sold nine eBee VISION intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) unmanned aircraft system kits to the U.S. Army National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, California. The eBee VISION is a lightweight, backpack‑carried fixed‑wing drone that weighs 4.1 pounds, offers 90‑minute flight endurance, real‑time high‑definition video, and modular payload options. The NTC will use the kits to enhance training exercises, improve opposing‑force realism, and support the Army’s broader push for drone dominance and counter‑UAS readiness. The sale adds a new, high‑profile customer to EagleNXT’s defense portfolio and demonstrates continued demand for its FAA‑cleared, BVLOS‑capable platforms. The contract value was not disclosed. The eBee VISION is NDAA‑compliant, listed on the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS list, and has received FAA approvals for Operations Over People and Beyond Visual Line of Sight. The announcement follows a series of defense wins that reinforce the company’s strategy to expand beyond agriculture into tactical ISR markets. Bill Irby, CEO of EagleNXT, said, "The National Training Center plays a vital role in shaping ready, adaptive forces for tomorrow's fights. The eBee VISION kits are a proven, off-the-shelf solution delivering reliable, extended ISR performance that aligns perfectly with the demands of modern training environments." The sale is part of a broader effort to embed the platform in Army training doctrine, potentially paving the way for larger future contracts. The announcement added to a series of positive developments that have buoyed investor sentiment, following the company’s FY2025 results that showed 35% growth in drone sales, a jump in gross margin from 47% to 51.8%, and a reduction in net loss from $35.0 million to $5.3 million. The company continues to strengthen its defense offering through strategic investments, such as the joint venture with ThirdEye Systems, which provides counter‑drone capabilities and complements the eBee VISION portfolio. The NTC contract underscores the company’s growing presence in the U.S. Army’s training ecosystem and highlights the increasing demand for small, high‑performance ISR platforms in modern military operations.
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