First Breach Plans to Integrate Onboard AI Computing into CQS and LRS Drone Platforms

First Breach targets capacity of more than 2,500 drones per week, with expansion subject to development, testing and manufacturing readiness.

Rhea-AI Summary

First Breach (NASDAQ:FBDT) plans to integrate Hellbender's Mission Compute Carrier into its Close Quarters Strike and Long Range Strike drone platforms. The planned configuration would make a mission computer and dedicated artificial intelligence processor standard on both platforms, supporting onboard perception, navigation and mission software.

The company targets initial prototype completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 and plans to begin scaling production in the second quarter of 2027, targeting capacity of more than 2,500 drones per week as manufacturing expands. Expansion timing and pace remain subject to development, testing and manufacturing readiness.

Positive

• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Initial prototypes remain targeted for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Production scaling is planned to begin in the second quarter of 2027.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Production capacity is targeted at more than 2,500 drones per week as manufacturing expands.

Negative

• Minor pointExpansion timing and pace remain subject to development, testing and manufacturing readiness.

Key Figures

Initial prototype completion target: Q4 2026 Production scaling target: Q2 2027 Target production capacity: More than 2,500 drones per week

Initial prototype completion target

Q4 2026

Company target for initial drone prototypes

Production scaling target

Q2 2027

Planned start of production scaling

Target production capacity

More than 2,500 drones per week

Target as manufacturing operations expand

Historical Context

2 past events · Latest: Nov 05

2 events

1. Nov 05

   CQS mission test

   24h Move

   -2.1%

   CQS prototype completed a full mission test carrying its intended payload.

2. Oct 27

   LRS test flight

   24h Move

   +4.5%

   LRS completed its initial test flight; both drone platforms were in active testing.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

flight controller, board-to-board connectors, printed circuit board assembly

3 terms

flight controller technical

"connects directly to Hellbender's flight controller through board-to-board connectors"

A flight controller is the person or system responsible for monitoring, guiding and managing the flight path and status of an aircraft, drone, or spacecraft, similar to a conductor coordinating musicians in an orchestra. For investors, mentions of flight controllers matter because they affect operational reliability, safety, regulatory compliance and mission success, which in turn influence a company’s reputation, costs and ability to deliver products or services.

board-to-board connectors technical

"through board-to-board connectors, an architecture designed to reduce interconnecting cables"

Electrical connectors designed to join two printed circuit boards (PCBs) so signals and power can pass between them; they come in forms such as mezzanine (stacked), right‑angle, edge‑card, or blind‑mate types and vary by pin pitch, current rating and mounting method (soldered, press‑fit, or board‑to-board mating). They work by aligning mating contact arrays on each board so metal contacts touch when the boards are brought together, and design choices affect signal integrity, mechanical strength, serviceability and how compactly boards can be arranged. A key limitation is that electrical performance and mechanical reliability depend on connector pitch, contact material and mating precision, so board-to-board connectors are specified to match the required voltages, currents, frequencies and physical tolerances of the application.

printed circuit board assembly technical

"prototyping, printed circuit board assembly, advanced sensor integration"

Printed circuit board assembly is the process and final product of attaching electronic components (chips, resistors, capacitors, connectors) onto a printed circuit board and soldering them into place so the board functions as an electronic unit. Think of it as assembling a car from its chassis and parts to make a working vehicle. For investors it signals manufacturing capability, production costs, quality control and supply‑chain health, which can affect margins and delivery timelines.

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HAGERSTOWN, MD / ACCESS Newswire / November 10, 2026 / First Breach Inc. (NASDAQ:FBDT) ("First Breach" or the "Company"), an American-made defense technologies company focused on vertically integrated ammunition production and next-generation unmanned aerial systems, today announced plans to integrate Hellbender, Inc.'s Mission Compute Carrier ("MCC") into its Close Quarters Strike ("CQS") and Long Range Strike ("LRS") drone platforms. The planned configuration will make a mission computer and dedicated artificial intelligence processor standard components of both platforms, supporting perception, navigation, and mission software.

"Autonomy is not a feature you bolt on after the fact. It needs to be considered from the start," said Jeffrey Low, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of First Breach. "A common computing architecture gives us a foundation for advancing both platforms while streamlining the components and assembly processes needed for planned production."

The planned hardware includes a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 mission computer and a dedicated Hailo-8 artificial intelligence processor. These components are intended to process compatible camera and sensor data aboard the aircraft, reducing the need to transmit that data elsewhere for processing. The MCC connects directly to Hellbender's flight controller through board-to-board connectors, an architecture designed to reduce interconnecting cables, simplify assembly, and limit potential connection-related failure points.

Following the Company's previously announced autonomous-flight milestone, the planned MCC integration is intended to provide onboard computing capacity for further perception, navigation, and mission-software development.

First Breach continues to target completion of its initial prototypes in the fourth quarter of 2026 and plans to begin scaling production in the second quarter of 2027. As manufacturing operations expand, the Company is targeting production capacity of more than 2,500 drones per week. The timing and pace of that expansion remain subject to development, testing, and manufacturing readiness.

About First Breach

First Breach Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, American-made defense technologies company focused on manufacturing match-grade ammunition components, finished ammunition, and developing next-generation unmanned aerial systems for commercial, law enforcement, and military markets. The Company manufactures its products in-house at its Hagerstown, Maryland facility, where it produces brass cups, casings, projectiles, lead cores, lead wire, and completed ammunition with rigorous quality control standards. First Breach is also advancing its drone strategy through the development of U.S.-made unmanned systems, leveraging advanced engineering, robotics, ISR and sensor technologies, and precision manufacturing capabilities to address evolving defense, homeland security, law enforcement, and commercial requirements across domestic and international markets.

For more information, please visit: First Breach Inc.

About Hellbender

Hellbender, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based engineering and advanced manufacturing company specializing in physical AI, computer vision, drones, robotics, electronics design, and automated manufacturing. Operating from approximately 90,000 square feet of facilities, the company provides integrated product development capabilities spanning engineering, prototyping, printed circuit board assembly, advanced sensor integration, robotic manufacturing, and production testing. More than 25% of Hellbender's workforce consists of military veterans, supporting its commitment to American manufacturing and technical innovation.

For more information, please visit: Hellbender

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Investor Relations

Frank Pogubila
Partner
Integrous Communications
Phone: 951.946.5288
Email: fpogubila@integcom.us
Website: www.firstbreach.com

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SOURCE: First Breach

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FAQ

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What onboard AI integration is First Breach planning for its CQS and LRS drones?

First Breach plans to integrate Hellbender's Mission Compute Carrier into both its Close Quarters Strike and Long Range Strike platforms. The planned configuration would make a mission computer and dedicated artificial intelligence processor standard components, supporting perception, navigation and mission software.