Draganfly, Global Ordnance Form Defense Partnership for UAS Solutions

Draganfly Inc. has formed a synergistic alliance with Global Ordnance, a prime contractor for the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, to advance UAS solutions for U.S. defense and allied markets. The partnership aims to accelerate U.S. defense adoption of Draganfly platforms, embed manufacturing and supply chain support, and integrate mission-specific capabilities tailored to U.S. and allied defense applications. This collaboration marks a significant step toward delivering sovereign, mission-ready drone systems to U.S. defense and security markets.

Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) and Global Ordnance have announced a strategic defense partnership aimed at advancing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) solutions for U.S. defense and allied markets. The collaboration, announced on October 9, 2025, marks a significant step in delivering sovereign, mission-ready drone systems to U.S. defense and security sectors Draganfly Announces Strategic Defense Partnership with Defense Prime Global Ordnance^[1].

Under the agreement, Draganfly and Global Ordnance will work together to accelerate U.S. defense adoption of Draganfly's UAS platforms, embed manufacturing and responsive supply chain support, and integrate mission-specific capabilities tailored to U.S. and allied defense applications. This partnership leverages Global Ordnance's extensive defense contracting and logistics expertise with Draganfly's advanced drone technology, creating synergies in U.S. market access, regulatory compliance, logistics integration, mission system tailoring, and supply chain resilience Draganfly Announces Strategic Defense Partnership with Defense Prime Global Ordnance^[1].

The global defense unmanned systems market is expanding rapidly, driven by increasing demand for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, autonomous operations, and secure communications. The U.S. Department of Defense continues to prioritize investment in small UAS, counter-UAS, and interoperability initiatives, underscoring the importance of trusted, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant suppliers such as Draganfly and Global Ordnance Draganfly Announces Strategic Defense Partnership with Defense Prime Global Ordnance^[1].

Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, "We are thrilled to join forces with Global Ordnance as a leading defense provider. Their track record in U.S. defense, logistics, and mission support complements Draganfly's capabilities in advanced autonomy systems and defense-grade UAS manufacturing." Marc Morales, CEO of Global Ordnance, added, "Partnering with Draganfly enables us to expand into next-generation unmanned systems" Draganfly Announces Strategic Defense Partnership with Defense Prime Global Ordnance^[1].

This strategic alliance is expected to enhance the availability and operational readiness of mission-critical UAS technologies across defense and allied sectors. The partnership will also facilitate the integration of Draganfly's advanced technology into U.S. defense operations, positioning both companies as key players in defense modernization and sovereign supply initiatives Draganfly Announces Strategic Defense Partnership with Defense Prime Global Ordnance^[1].