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M&A / Property

Draganfly Announces Strategic Defense Partnership with Defense Prime Global Ordnance

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 09, 2025 · 07:15 DPRO · 15.62 Draganfly Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • Draganfly Inc. entered into a formal agreement with Global Ordnance, a U.S. Defense Logistics Agency prime contractor, to serve as the U.S. defense partner for Draganfly’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and related solutions.
  • The partnership aims to accelerate adoption of Draganfly platforms within U.S. and allied defense markets, embed manufacturing and responsive supply‑chain support, and integrate mission‑specific capabilities.
  • Both companies will leverage each other’s strengths—Global Ordnance’s defense contracting and logistics expertise with Draganfly’s advanced drone technology—to enhance availability and operational readiness of mission‑critical UAS for defense customers.

Key Details

  • Parties Involved: Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) and Global Ordnance (headquartered in Sarasota/Tampa, FL).
  • Scope of Collaboration:
  • Accelerate U.S. defense adoption of Draganfly’s Commander 3XL and Flex FPV drone platforms.
  • Embed manufacturing capabilities within the United States to meet sovereign supply requirements.
  • Provide responsive supply‑chain support and logistics integration for defense customers.
  • Develop and integrate mission‑specific capabilities tailored to U.S. and allied defense applications (ISR, autonomous operations, secure communications).
  • Strategic Benefits:
  • Draganfly gains a dedicated U.S. defense partner with established DLA contracts and logistics infrastructure.
  • Global Ordnance expands its portfolio into next‑generation unmanned systems, enhancing its offering to the DoD and allied forces.
  • Quotes:
  • “We are thrilled to join forces with Global Ordnance as a leading defense provider,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly.
  • “Partnering with Draganfly enables us to expand into next‑generation unmanned systems,” said Marc Morales, CEO of Global Ordnance.
  • Market Context: The U.S. Department of Defense continues to prioritize investment in small UAS, counter‑UAS, and interoperability initiatives, creating a growing demand for NDAA‑compliant, sovereign suppliers like Draganfly.

Notable Quotes

  • “Their track record in U.S. defense, logistics, and mission support complements Draganfly’s capabilities in advanced autonomy systems and defense‑grade UAS manufacturing.” – Cameron Chell, CEO, Draganfly
  • “Partnering with Draganfly enables us to expand into next‑generation unmanned systems.” – Marc Morales, CEO, Global Ordnance
Read the original news release →

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