AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRO)("AIRO" or the "Company"), a next-generation aerospace and defense company, today announced that it has been invited to participate in Phase 2.5 of the Drone Dominance Program. As one of 17 companies selected for this stage, AIRO will participate in the Phase 2.5 Bomber Qualifier at Camp Grayling, Michigan, in October 2026.

This next phase will evaluate 17 unique drones across three mission sets and two testing stages, including a vendor-operated bomber qualifier and a military-operated bomber gauntlet. According to the program announcement, Phase 2.5 will represent the most demanding and accelerated testing phase of the Drone Dominance Program to date.

"Receiving an invite to Phase 2.5 of the Drone Dominance Program represents another key milestone for AIRO and underscores the strength of our technology, along with the dedication of our team," said Joe Burns, Chief Executive Officer of AIRO. "As the program moves into its most rigorous testing phase to date, we look forward to showcasing the operational effectiveness, reliability, and adaptability of our platform alongside the industry's leading innovators."

About AIRO Group Holdings, Inc.

AIRO Group Holdings is a next-generation aerospace and defense platform driving innovation across defense and commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, VA, with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Denmark, AIRO combines a global reach with deep technical expertise. Through a vertically integrated model, AIRO delivers mission-critical solutions centered on its drone platforms, leveraging advanced avionics, integrated training capabilities, and embedded autonomy across systems.

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