Defiance Launches ETF Focusing on Drone and Modern Warfare Companies

Defiance ETFs has launched a fund, JEDI, that tracks companies developing drones and modern warfare technologies, excluding traditional defense contractors. The fund's focus reflects the US government's priorities to accelerate drone production and expand space defense. Initial holdings include Palantir Technologies, AeroVironment, and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. The fund aims to capture the future of defense with military drones, cyber, AI-driven warfare, and space warfare.

Defiance ETFs, a leading provider of thematic ETFs, has announced the launch of the JEDI – Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF. This new fund aims to provide investors with exposure to the rapidly evolving drone and modern warfare industry, focusing on companies that specialize in cutting-edge technologies such as military drones, AI-driven warfare, and space defense Defiance Launches JEDI – Drone & Modern Warfare ETF: Exposure to Leading Drone and Modern Warfare Companies^[1].

The JEDI ETF tracks the BITA Drone & Modern Warfare Select Index, which includes companies listed on global exchanges in developed markets that derive at least 50% of their revenue from the specified sectors. These sectors include military drones, AI-driven warfare and military IT, unmanned systems, electronic and communication warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), space warfare, military satellites, missile solutions, military cybersecurity, and military robotics Defiance Launches JEDI – Drone & Modern Warfare ETF: Exposure to Leading Drone and Modern Warfare Companies^[1].

The launch of the JEDI ETF aligns with the Department of Defense’s initiatives to accelerate U.S. drone production and expand space defense capabilities. Recent executive orders and policies prioritize U.S.-manufactured drones, fast-track autonomous systems, and advanced space-based technologies to counter China’s growing influence in global drone and space warfare markets Defiance Launches JEDI – Drone & Modern Warfare ETF: Exposure to Leading Drone and Modern Warfare Companies^[1].

Initial holdings in the JEDI ETF include Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR), AeroVironment Inc. (NYSE:AVAV), and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS). These companies represent the forefront of innovation in drone technology and modern warfare, with Palantir providing AI expertise and capabilities for Boeing’s defense and space units Boeing Defense, Space & Security Partners With Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) For AI Adoption^[2].

The JEDI ETF aims to capture the future of defense by focusing on military drones, cybersecurity, AI-driven warfare, and space warfare. By excluding traditional defense contractors, the fund positions investors to seize modern warfare innovation and aligns with the U.S. government’s strategic priorities.

Investors should consider the risks associated with the fund, including equity market risk, drone and aerospace & defense companies risk, cybersecurity companies risk, foreign securities and depositary receipt risk, geopolitical and sanctions risk, concentration risk, market capitalization risk, passive investment risk, non-diversification risk, new fund risk, and diversification does not ensure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market Defiance Launches JEDI – Drone & Modern Warfare ETF: Exposure to Leading Drone and Modern Warfare Companies^[1].

For more information about the JEDI ETF, investors can visit the Defiance ETFs website or contact David Hanono at info@defianceetfs.com or 833.333.9383.