AIRO Group Holdings has secured its first US government order for its RQ-35 and RQ-70 unmanned aircraft systems, marking an important step in the company’s expansion into the US defence market. The order was placed by an undisclosed US government customer and covers both platforms for a specific mission requirement, although the customer identity and quantity of aircraft have not been revealed. The development follows the RQ-35’s addition to the Defense Contract Management Agency’s Blue UAS List in July 2026, making the aircraft eligible for procurement by US government agencies. The RQ-35 has an established operational record with NATO and allied forces, while the RQ-70 is designed to meet requirements for longer-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions and increased endurance. Together, the two platforms broaden AIRO’s military drone portfolio and strengthen its ability to support diverse defence requirements across the US, NATO and allied markets.
