# Draganfly Expands U.S. Defense Operations

On October 13, 2026, Draganfly reported investing in Ukraine defense technology company DoD Solutions and establishing Draganfly Defense USA, Inc. to expand its U.S. defense and national-security business. The company says the subsidiary will address cybersecurity, data protection, export controls, domestic manufacturing, and other U.S. defense-market needs. Draganfly and F4 Defense International were also selected for a DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory counter-UAS development contract; the available reports disclose no contract value, solicitation number, or award date, and do not identify an open solicitation.

- The reported selection is a market-entry and teaming signal for counter-UAS suppliers; it should not be treated as a current bid opportunity based on the information available.
- Companies considering work with Draganfly can evaluate how their capabilities align with the stated focus on secure supply chains, cybersecurity, data protection, export controls, and domestic manufacturing.
- The subsidiary’s defense-market structure and the reported investment may indicate Draganfly is building capacity for U.S. government work, but the signals do not specify additional agency customers or procurement timelines.

**Jurisdictions:** federal, international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- Draganfly Inc. (Selected development-contract participant)
- F4 Defense International (Selected development-contract participant)
- DoD Solutions (Investment recipient; described as a Ukraine defense technology company)

### Key Quotes
> It requires trusted technology, secure supply chains, domestic capability, and an organization structured around the operational requirements of the warfighter, including ease of use and human factors engineering designed to provide and sustain advantage for the American warfighter.
> — AJ Pasagian, President of Draganfly Defense USA

> Establishing Draganfly Defense USA creates a dedicated structure to serve the unique requirements of the U.S. defense market.
> — Thomas B. Modly, Chairman of Draganfly Defense USA

### Sources
- [Update: Draganfly Invests in Ukraine Defense Technology Company, Forms US Defense-Focused Subsidiary](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/draganfly-invests-ukraine-defense-technology-131958042.html) - Yahoo Finance
- [ Draganfly Establishes Dedicated U.S. Defense Subsidiary, Appoints Former Under Secretary & Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly as Chairman

 | The Manila Times ](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/10/12/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/draganfly-establishes-dedicated-us-defense-subsidiary-appoints-former-under-secretary-acting-secretary-of-the-navy-thomas-modly-as-chairman/2443780) - The Manila Times