From Vanity Fair · Margaux MacColl · · 1m 50s
Eric Trump Backs Israeli Drone Firm, War Boosts Business
Eric Trump's investment in Israel's drone company Xtend has grown its business amid Gaza war.
In brief
Eric Trump's investment in Israel's drone company Xtend has grown its business amid Gaza war. Eric Trump's investment in Israeli drone company Xtend has grown its business during the Gaza war. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Eric Trump Invests in Israeli Drone Firm
Eric Trump personally invested in Xtend's merger with American Ventures, a defense tech company.
Xtend Provides 10,000 Drones to Israeli Defense Fund
Xtend has supplied 10,000 drones to the Israeli Defense Fund since the start of the Gaza war.
Xtend's Founder Claims War Boosted Business
Aviv Shapira, Xtend's founder, says war has been very good for business for his company.
Xtend's Business Shifted to Defense
Xtend's business shifted from 50% defense to 80% defense after the October 7 attacks.
Xtend's Drone Footage of Hamas Leader
Xtend drones reportedly filmed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's final moments during the Gaza war.
Xtend's $40 Million Defense Contract
Xtend won a $40 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for drone technology.
Xtend's Founder Was a Gaming Company
Aviv Shapira founded Xtend after his gaming company Replay was bought by Intel for $200 million.
Xtend's Drone Technology
Xtend drones use voice commands and virtual reality glasses to fly without joysticks.
Xtend's Founder Says War Made Drones More Sterile
An IDF soldier said Xtend drones made killing feel more sterile and 'kind of cool'.
Xtend's Founder Wants to Save Lives
Shapira says technology has reduced civilian casualties in war through AI and drones.
Xtend's Founder Says Drones Don't Cause Deaths
Shapira says over 70,000 deaths in Gaza were caused by bombs, not drones.
Xtend's Founder Says Humans Make Final Calls
Shapira says humans, not AI, make the final decision on drone targets.
At a glance
Eric Trump's investment in Israeli drone company Xtend has grown its business during the Gaza war.
