Neros to Expand Drone Manufacturing Capacity to 1 Million Units Annually by 2028
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Neros has announced plans to expand its drone manufacturing capabilities, aiming to produce 1 million drones annually by 2028, supported by Department of Defense funding. The company is relocating to a new 250,000-square-foot facility in Torrance, California, which will enhance its production capacity by 100 times and facilitate team growth and testing operations.
This expansion is crucial for Neros as it responds to national security demands and aims to mitigate global threats. The new facility, Millennium One, will focus on onshoring high-risk components and ensuring that core technologies are protected from foreign supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly those related to China.
Neros is actively participating in DOD programs, including the Drone Dominance Program, where it secured orders for 14,000 drones valued at over $100 million. The company is preparing to comply with the National Defense Authorization Act's requirements, which will restrict the purchase of certain foreign-made components starting in 2028. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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