PDW says it has conditional commitment for up to $820 million loan

By Atlas Watchline Staff · Corporate · August 2, 2026

PDW Holdings said the Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital has offered a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million to help expand U.S. drone manufacturing and related supply chains.

PDW Holdings, Inc. said on July 31, 2026, that it received a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million from the Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital to expand U.S. manufacturing for drone-related technologies and components.

The company said the financing is aimed at increasing domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign-controlled supply chains. PDW said the commitment, together with additional private capital, is intended to support production of complete systems and critical components used in drones, robotics and autonomous systems.

PDW said it operates Drone Factory 01, a 90,000-square-foot facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The company said the site brings together engineering, flight test, systems integration, production and fulfillment under one roof.

According to the company’s release, PDW is the parent company of Performance Drone Works and describes itself as a defense technology company developing multi-mission aerial robotic systems and advanced manufacturing capabilities for defense, government, public safety and allied customers.

PDW Chief Executive James Slider said the commitment would support domestic manufacturing and restoring U.S. capability, according to the release. Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Matt Higgins said the financing would help build a sovereign dual-use drone industry.

The company said the loan commitment remains conditional and must clear customary steps before financial close. Those steps include financial, legal and technical due diligence, along with other requirements.

PDW did not say when it expects those steps to be completed.

Sources

• PR Newswire release

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