America First Defense Secures License from Navy for Counter-UAS System Designed to Defeat Hostile Drones
Rhea-AI Summary
Gaxos.ai (NASDAQ:GXAI) announced on March 5, 2026 that America First Defense secured a license from the Naval Postgraduate School for the Detachable Drone Highjacker (DDH), a drone-mounted electronic warfare payload designed to defeat hostile UAS using precision target cyber operations rather than broad-spectrum jamming.
The license positions America First Defense to develop and commercialize a scalable airborne counter-UAS capability for defense, security, and critical infrastructure protection; Gaxos said its stake in AFD places the company at the forefront of counter-UAS technology.
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GXAI was down about 6.06% while key peer BHAT appeared in momentum scanners up 54.53%. Other peers showed mixed, smaller moves, indicating this defense-focused drone news is trading more stock-specifically than as part of a sector-wide swing.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 03 | Strategic acquisition | Positive | +15.8% | Acquired 19.99% of America First Defense for drone EW exposure. |
| Feb 17 | Strategic partnership | Positive | +35.2% | Finalized BytePlus deal for AI video models and cost advantages. |
| Feb 03 | Platform funding | Positive | +41.8% | AWS funded development of AI-powered sales coaching platform. |
| Dec 09 | Product launch | Positive | +5.9% | Launched Bible Pray AI subscription spiritual growth application. |
| Nov 12 | Conference participation | Neutral | -3.4% | Announced participation in WAWTech conference in Warsaw. |
Strategic growth and partnership announcements have generally seen strong, positive price alignment, with only conference participation showing a negative divergence.
Over the last six months, Gaxos reported several AI- and platform-focused milestones. The AWS-backed sales platform on Feb 3, 2026 and the BytePlus partnership on Feb 17, 2026 saw strong positive reactions of 41.84% and 35.24%. The Mar 3, 2026 acquisition of a 19.99% stake in America First Defense added defense exposure and gained 15.79%. Earlier, the Bible Pray AI launch in Dec 2025 was also received positively, while a conference participation headline saw a modest decline.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement links Gaxos’ recent 19.99% stake in America First Defense to a concrete asset: a Navy-originated counter-UAS electronic warfare payload. It builds on prior AI-focused deals with AWS and BytePlus, signaling a broader shift into defense and security use cases. Investors may monitor how this license converts into contracts, how it interacts with existing ATM financing activity, and whether future filings update on commercialization traction and cash needs.
Key Terms
counter-uas technical
unmanned aircraft systems technical
electronic warfare technical
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Gaxos’ Stake in America First Defense Positions Company at Forefront of Counter-UAS Technology
Roseland, NJ, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaxos.ai Inc. ("Gaxos" or the "Company"), a company developing artificial intelligence applications across various high-growth sectors, today announced that America First Defense (“AFD”) secured a license for the Detachable Drone Highjacker (“DDH”), a drone-mounted electronic warfare payload originally developed at the Naval Postgraduate school to counter and defeat hostile Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“UAS”).
The DDH attached to a friendly drone and neutralizes enemy UASs through target cyber operations rather than broad-spectrum jamming. Unlike conventional counter-drone systems that rely on brute-force signal interference, the DDH is engineered for selective, precision defeat of hostile drones in air-to-air operations. The licensing agreement positions America First Defense to further develop and commercialize a scalable airborne counter-UAS capability for defense, security, and critical infrastructure protection applications.
“This platform represents a differentiated approach to defeating hostile drones through precision electronic warfare,” said Vadim Mats, CEO of Gaxos. “Our stake in AFD positions us at the forefront of counter-UAS technology.”
Further updates regarding development and deployment initiatives will be announced as the Company advances the program.
For more information, visit Gaxos.AI and America First Defense. You can also follow Gaxos.ai on LinkedIn for the latest updates and news.
About America First Defense
America First Defense is an American defense technology company focused on developing advanced defense systems including airborne counter-drone technology and biomimetic soft robotics platforms designed for defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure applications.
About Gaxos.ai Inc.
Gaxos.AI is a technology company focused on reshaping the way people interact with artificial intelligence across everyday life and high-impact industries. More than a developer of applications, Gaxos.AI is building a portfolio of AI-powered solutions designed to make advanced technology more practical, accessible, and transformative. The company’s growing portfolio spans defense, health and wellness, entertainment, and productivity—bringing intelligent tools to markets where innovation can drive meaningful real-world outcomes.
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