AIRO Group and Bullet to Form Joint Venture Advancing Ukraine-Developed Interceptor Drones

• AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. and Bullet (Degree-Trans LLC), a Ukrainian developer of turbojet unmanned interceptor systems, announced that they have signed a Letter of Intent to establish a 50/50 joint venture to produce and deploy Bullet’s combat-proven fixed-wing UAV technology across the United States, NATO defense markets and Ukraine.

AIRO will integrate Bullet’s high-speed, modular interceptor drone platform into U.S. manufacturing and defense infrastructure. The advanced interceptor drone achieves remarkable speeds of up to 300 mph (450 km/h), establishing it as one of the fastest unmanned aerial defense systems available. With a substantial flight range of up to 200 km and versatile payload capacity ranging from 2.5 to 9 kg, this interceptor drone represents a significant advancement in aerial defense capabilities. The platform’s modular design allows for rapid deployment and adaptation across various mission profiles, making it an ideal solution for modern defense requirements.

“Joining forces with AIRO allows Bullet to expand our proven interceptor technology into new markets,” added Viacheslav Lvovych, Director of Bullet. “Our shared objective is to deliver rapid, reliable air-defense solutions that strengthen Ukraine and the wider NATO alliance.”

“For those who serve on the front lines, every second matters,” said Joe Burns, CEO of AIRO Group. “By bringing combat-proven Ukrainian technology into U.S. manufacturing, we’re not only building a faster, more agile interceptor platform – we’re giving our troops and allies the tools they need to respond decisively to aerial threats and protect lives.”

The venture will focus on expanding production capacity for these high-speed interceptor drones in the United States and Ukraine, accelerating research and development of next-generation interceptor and strike configurations, and pursuing qualified contracts with the U.S. Department of War, NATO, and allied ministries of defense. The 300 mph capability of the interceptor drone platform provides unprecedented response times for aerial threats, while its proven combat effectiveness in Ukrainian operations demonstrates real-world reliability.

The joint venture will coordinate closely with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense and pursue qualified contracts with the U.S. Department of War, NATO, and allied ministries. The partners expect to finalize definitive agreements within 60 days.

Source: AIRO Group Holdings, Inc.