Exyn's AI Tech Tapped for USSOCOM, Air Force Logistics Deals

PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 19, 2026 – Just days after its public market debut, Exyn Technologies is making a significant strategic push into the U.S. defense sector. The company announced that its defense-focused subsidiary, Range, has secured two pivotal agreements: one to begin an evaluation pathway with the elite U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and another to deploy its autonomous technology at a major U.S. Air Force logistics hub.

These moves signal a deliberate strategy to leverage Exyn’s commercially proven artificial intelligence for mission-critical military applications, potentially unlocking a new and lucrative market for the recently-listed company. The agreements position Exyn's core product, the ExynAI autonomy engine, at the forefront of defense modernization efforts in both frontline operations and crucial back-end logistics.

From Commercial Mines to Military Missions

At the heart of these agreements is Exyn's sophisticated AI-driven navigation system, which has been rigorously tested for years not on battlefields, but in the challenging and often hazardous environments of commercial mining and construction. The company has carved out a niche in providing "Level 4B" autonomy, enabling drones and robots to navigate and map complex, indoor, and underground spaces where GPS signals are nonexistent.

ExynAI has powered thousands of autonomous flights since 2016, allowing devices to perform high-accuracy 3D data capture for tasks like post-blast safety evaluations and infrastructure inspections. This deep experience in what the company calls "field-proven autonomy" is the foundation of its new defense focus.

“Exyn has spent years proving resilient autonomy in complex, GPS-denied commercial environments,” said Brandon Torres Declet, Chief Executive Officer of Exyn, in the company's official announcement. “Defense and government customers are not looking for theoretical autonomy. They need field-tested systems that can operate in GPS-denied, communications-degraded, and operationally complex environments.”

This transition from commercial to military applications is a natural one. The same technologies that allow a drone to autonomously map a dusty, rubble-strewn mine without a human pilot or GPS signal can be adapted to guide a robot through a collapsed building, an underground tunnel network, or an enemy-held structure during a high-stakes military operation.

A Pathway into Special Operations

The first of the two agreements is a Vendor Loan Agreement with USSOCOM, a command known for its rigorous adoption of cutting-edge technology. While not a direct procurement contract, this type of agreement is a critical first step. It allows the military’s most elite units to evaluate Range's autonomy systems in realistic settings without the lengthy and complex acquisition process. A successful evaluation often serves as a direct pathway to future contracts.

For USSOCOM, the potential applications are vast. Operators could deploy autonomous drones equipped with ExynAI to perform reconnaissance in subterranean or urban environments, mapping layouts and identifying threats before troops are sent in. This capability would significantly enhance situational awareness and, more importantly, reduce the risk to human lives in some of the most dangerous scenarios imaginable. The agreement suggests USSOCOM sees promise in Exyn's ability to deliver reliable performance where other systems might fail due to signal loss or environmental complexity.

Automating the Air Force's Industrial Backbone

The second agreement sees Range partnering with Asylon Robotics, a leader in robotic perimeter security, to support the U.S. Air Force Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex in Georgia. This partnership aims to apply ExynAI to enhance autonomous inspection and operational efficiency programs within the base's Organic Industrial Base (OIB), the network of facilities responsible for military hardware maintenance, repair, and overhaul.

Asylon Robotics already provides automated security with its DroneSentry aerial drones and DroneDog ground robots, which have collectively completed over 250,000 missions. The integration of ExynAI is set to supercharge these platforms by giving them the intelligence to navigate the vast and complex indoor environments of the logistics complex—such as warehouses and aircraft hangars—autonomously. This will enable more precise, frequent, and efficient inspections of critical infrastructure and high-value assets.

This initiative is part of a broader trend at Warner Robins, which has become a testbed for AI and robotics in logistics. The Air Force is actively exploring how automation can streamline operations, from AI-driven remediation on aircraft components to robotic manufacturing of spare parts. Exyn's involvement, via Asylon, places its technology at the center of this crucial modernization effort, aiming to improve both the efficiency and security of the military's industrial backbone.

Navigating a High-Stakes Market

Exyn's dual defense announcements come at a pivotal moment for the company. It recently raised approximately $19.4 million in a challenging initial public offering, with its stock now trading near its 52-week low. Filings before the IPO revealed a significant accumulated deficit and a thin cash runway, underscoring the pressure to secure new revenue and demonstrate a clear path to profitability.

In this context, the push into defense is more than just a new business line; it is a critical strategic imperative. By securing validation from demanding clients like USSOCOM and the U.S. Air Force, Exyn can build investor confidence and differentiate itself in a crowded defense technology landscape populated by giants like Northrop Grumman and agile specialists like Anduril Industries and Shield AI.

While competitors focus on areas like networked command and control or autonomous combat flight, Exyn is doubling down on its niche expertise: resilient navigation in the most difficult environments. The new agreements provide a crucial opportunity to prove that the same AI that mastered the complexities of an underground mine is ready to tackle the mission-critical challenges of modern defense and national security. The successful conversion of these evaluation pathways and partnerships into substantial contracts will be a key indicator of the company’s future trajectory.