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As modern warfare increasingly relies on the use of drones for surveillance, targeting and attacks, militaries across the world are beginning to recognize the vital importance of maintaining ...

Drone maker PDW has agreed to acquire an engineering services provider that specializes in communications technologies with an eye toward incorporating those smaller-form products into unmanned ...

PDW is acquiring Vanteon to expand tactical communications capabilities The acquisition will bring expertise in RF systems, software-defined radios and embedded engineering to PDW The deal supports ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PDW Holdings, Inc. ("PDW"), an American drone company that designs, engineers, and manufactures unmanned systems and solutions for defense and public ...

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PDW Holdings Inc., or Performance Drone Works, a developer of drones for defense and public safety, last week brought in a Series B round of more than $110 million. The company said it plans to use ...

Performance Drone Works has raised more than $110 million in a Series B financing round to scale military drone production, strengthen engineering capabilities, expand product offerings and support ...

An Army soldier operates PDW's C100 drone at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin in California. Photo: PDW. Drone startup Performance Drone Works (PDW) has raised $110 million in a new funding ...

Ondas led the funding round, with Hood River, Cedar Pine, Hanwha Asset Management’s venture fund, and Booz Allen Hamilton participating. PDW’s C100 tactical drone is one of its key platforms used for ...