Responding to the White House AI Action Plan, ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Launches Zena AI, Inc., a Specialized AI Development Center for US Defense and Homeland Security Applications
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) has announced the formation of Zena AI, Inc., a specialized AI development center under its ZenaDrone US subsidiary. This strategic move comes in direct response to the White House's recently released AI Action Plan and Executive Orders from July 23, 2025.
The new division will focus exclusively on developing advanced AI software solutions for US Department of Defense and Homeland Security agencies. Zena AI will enhance ZenaDrone's ISR (Inspection, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) platforms while expanding its team of American AI specialists.
The initiative aligns with federal directives aimed at accelerating US leadership in AI, including priorities in innovation, infrastructure, and international AI exports.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) ha annunciato la creazione di Zena AI, Inc., un centro specializzato nello sviluppo di intelligenza artificiale sotto la sua controllata statunitense ZenaDrone. Questa mossa strategica è una risposta diretta al Piano d'Azione per l'IA e agli Ordini Esecutivi della Casa Bianca pubblicati il 23 luglio 2025.
La nuova divisione si concentrerà esclusivamente sullo sviluppo di soluzioni software avanzate di intelligenza artificiale per il Dipartimento della Difesa e le agenzie di Sicurezza Interna degli Stati Uniti. Zena AI potenzierà le piattaforme ISR (Ispezione, Sorveglianza e Ricognizione) di ZenaDrone, ampliando al contempo il suo team di specialisti americani in IA.
L'iniziativa è in linea con le direttive federali che mirano ad accelerare la leadership degli Stati Uniti nel campo dell'IA, includendo priorità come innovazione, infrastrutture ed esportazioni internazionali di IA.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) ha anunciado la creación de Zena AI, Inc., un centro especializado en desarrollo de inteligencia artificial bajo su filial estadounidense ZenaDrone. Esta acción estratégica responde directamente al Plan de Acción de IA y a las Órdenes Ejecutivas emitidas por la Casa Blanca el 23 de julio de 2025.
La nueva división se enfocará exclusivamente en desarrollar soluciones avanzadas de software de IA para el Departamento de Defensa y las agencias de Seguridad Nacional de EE. UU. Zena AI mejorará las plataformas ISR (Inspección, Vigilancia y Reconocimiento) de ZenaDrone, mientras amplía su equipo de especialistas estadounidenses en IA.
La iniciativa está alineada con las directivas federales que buscan acelerar el liderazgo de EE. UU. en IA, incluyendo prioridades en innovación, infraestructura y exportaciones internacionales de IA.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA)는 미국 자회사 ZenaDrone 산하에 특화된 AI 개발 센터인 Zena AI, Inc.의 설립을 발표했습니다. 이 전략적 조치는 2025년 7월 23일 백악관이 발표한 AI 행동 계획 및 행정명령에 직접 대응하는 것입니다.
새 부서는 미국 국방부 및 국토안보부를 위한 첨단 AI 소프트웨어 솔루션 개발에 전념할 예정입니다. Zena AI는 ZenaDrone의 ISR(점검, 감시 및 정찰) 플랫폼을 강화하고 미국인 AI 전문가 팀을 확장할 것입니다.
이 이니셔티브는 혁신, 인프라, 국제 AI 수출 등 미국의 AI 리더십 가속화를 목표로 하는 연방 지침과 일치합니다.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) a annoncé la création de Zena AI, Inc., un centre spécialisé dans le développement de l'IA au sein de sa filiale américaine ZenaDrone. Cette initiative stratégique répond directement au Plan d'Action pour l'IA et aux Ordres Exécutifs publiés par la Maison-Blanche le 23 juillet 2025.
La nouvelle division se consacrera exclusivement au développement de solutions logicielles avancées d'IA pour le Département de la Défense et les agences de la Sécurité Intérieure des États-Unis. Zena AI renforcera les plateformes ISR (Inspection, Surveillance et Reconnaissance) de ZenaDrone tout en élargissant son équipe de spécialistes américains en IA.
Cette initiative s'aligne sur les directives fédérales visant à accélérer la position de leader des États-Unis dans le domaine de l'IA, en mettant l'accent sur l'innovation, les infrastructures et les exportations internationales d'IA.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) hat die Gründung von Zena AI, Inc. bekannt gegeben, einem spezialisierten KI-Entwicklungszentrum unter seiner US-Tochtergesellschaft ZenaDrone. Dieser strategische Schritt erfolgt als direkte Reaktion auf den kürzlich veröffentlichten KI-Aktionsplan und die Exekutivbefehle des Weißen Hauses vom 23. Juli 2025.
Die neue Abteilung wird sich ausschließlich auf die Entwicklung fortschrittlicher KI-Softwarelösungen für das US-Verteidigungsministerium und die Heimatschutzbehörden konzentrieren. Zena AI wird die ISR (Inspektion, Überwachung und Aufklärung)-Plattformen von ZenaDrone verbessern und gleichzeitig das Team amerikanischer KI-Spezialisten erweitern.
Die Initiative steht im Einklang mit den bundesstaatlichen Vorgaben zur Beschleunigung der US-Führungsrolle im Bereich KI, einschließlich Prioritäten wie Innovation, Infrastruktur und internationalen KI-Exporten.
- Strategic alignment with White House AI Action Plan positions company for potential government contracts
- Expansion into defense and homeland security markets opens new revenue streams
- Development of specialized AI team enhances technological capabilities
- No immediate revenue impact disclosed
- Significant investment in R&D and talent acquisition may impact short-term financials
Insights
ZenaTech forms specialized AI division for defense contracts following White House initiatives, signaling strategic positioning in growing defense AI market.
ZenaTech's formation of Zena AI represents a strategic pivot to capitalize on the recently announced White House AI Action Plan. This new subsidiary, operating under their ZenaDrone US division, will focus exclusively on developing AI software solutions for the Department of Defense and Homeland Security agencies - potentially opening significant new revenue channels in the government sector.
The timing is particularly noteworthy as it comes directly in response to the July 23rd White House directives that aim to accelerate American-made AI across federal and defense sectors. These executive orders specifically mandate ideologically neutral AI in federal applications, expedite data center development, and promote global deployment of US AI technologies - all areas where ZenaTech appears to be positioning itself.
For ZenaTech, this move represents more than just a new business unit; it signals a deliberate alignment with emerging national security priorities. Their focus on enhancing Inspection, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities through their drone platforms indicates they're targeting high-value defense applications that typically command premium pricing and longer-term contracts.
The company's emphasis on expanding their team of American AI specialists also suggests they're positioning to meet the domestic production requirements that are increasingly becoming prerequisites for defense contracts. This could provide a competitive advantage when bidding against companies with more internationally distributed development teams.
While this announcement represents intent rather than executed contracts, it demonstrates ZenaTech's awareness of shifting policy landscapes and their agility in repositioning resources toward emerging opportunities in the defense AI sector.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces the formation of Zena AI, Inc. (Zena AI), an AI Development Center part of its ZenaDrone US drone company subsidiary. Zena AI will be focused on building advanced artificial intelligence software solutions for the US Department of Defense and Homeland Security agencies. The announcement comes in response to the White House’s AI Action Plan and related Executive Orders released on July 23rd that set a nationwide agenda for accelerating American-made AI systems across federal and defense sectors and boosting global exports.
Zena AI Inc. will be ZenaDrone's dedicated US AI hub, focusing exclusively on developing next-generation technologies for military, homeland security and allied mission applications. The development center will enhance ZenaDrone's ISR (Inspection, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) and related AI drone system platforms while expanding its team of top American AI software and engineering specialists.
“We believe the AI Action Plan and policy directives are a turning point for American innovation, and we’re answering that call by launching Zena AI Inc., which will be solely dedicated to developing cutting-edge autonomous drone systems,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “This AI initiative will fast-track ZenaDrone’s R&D development and path to revenue while supporting domestic AI infrastructure development and positioning our technology for future-ready defense applications here in the US and around the world.”
On July 23, 2025, the White House released its AI Action Plan and three Executive Orders to accelerate US leadership in artificial intelligence. The plan outlines priorities in innovation, infrastructure, and international AI exports, while the orders mandate ideologically neutral AI in federal use, fast-track data center development, and promote global deployment of US AI technologies. Together, they mark a major federal push to boost domestic AI capabilities and competitiveness.
About ZenaTech
ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a business technology solution provider specializing in AI drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the Company has leveraged its software development expertise and grown its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone, to innovate and improve customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes. With enterprise software customers using branded solutions in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, and drones being implemented in agriculture, defense, logistics and land survey sectors, ZenaTech’s portfolio of solutions helps drive exceptional operational efficiencies, precision, and cost savings. The Company operates through offices in North America, Europe, Taiwan, and UAE, and is growing its DaaS business and network in the US.
About ZenaDrone
ZenaDrone, a wholly owned subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures autonomous business drone solutions that can incorporate machine learning software, AI, predictive modeling, Quantum Computing, and other software and hardware innovations. Created to revolutionize the hemp farming sector, its specialization has grown to multifunctional drone solutions for industrial surveillance, monitoring, inspection, process automation and defense applications. Currently, the ZenaDrone 1000 drone is used for crop management applications in agriculture and critical field cargo applications in the defense sector, the IQ Nano indoor drone is used for inventory management and security in the warehouse and logistics sectors, and the IQ Square is an outdoor drone designed for land survey and inspections use in commercial and defense sectors.
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