T3 Defense Subsidiary Nimbus Drones Technologies Establishes UAV Laboratory
New Laboratory Enables Full-Lifecycle UAV Modification, Repair, and Assembly, Supporting Growing Demand for Defense and Homeland Security Solutions
NEW YORK and NETANYA, Israel, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T3 Defense Inc. (Nasdaq: DFNS) (“T3 Defense” or the “Company”), a defense company that acquires and operates mission-critical defense businesses, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nimbus Drones Technologies Ltd. (“Nimbus”), has established a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) laboratory that will serve as the operational hub for its modification, repair, and assembly operations in Jerusalem.
The new laboratory significantly expands Nimbus' in-house technical and operational capabilities and reinforces its ability to deliver fully customized, field-ready UAV systems to defense organizations, homeland security agencies, government bodies, and commercial operators, from initial configuration and integration of specialized payloads and communications systems, through testing, field deployment readiness, and ongoing maintenance, refurbishment, and upgrades.
The launch comes amid sustained global demand for advanced UAV solutions across defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure protection applications. By consolidating engineering, assembly, and service functions within a dedicated facility and 3rd parties’ resources, Nimbus is positioned to improve turnaround times, enhance quality control, and accelerate innovation in response to dynamic operational needs in the field.
For T3 Defense, this reflects a broader strategy to deepen operational capabilities across its portfolio and build scalable, asset-backed platforms in high-priority defense sectors. The Nimbus laboratory represents a tangible step in strengthening T3 Defense’s overall position in the rapidly evolving UAV market, while reinforcing its ability to support customers with reliable, responsive, and technically sophisticated solutions.
Menny Shalom, CEO of T3 Defense, stated: “The establishment of this laboratory is a direct expression of what we are building at T3 Defense, not just a portfolio of defense companies, but businesses with real depth, real infrastructure, and real operational capability. As part of this strategy, we are investing in the infrastructure, engineering talent, and operational depth required to meet the increasingly complex demands of our defense and security customers. By doing so, T3 Defense is providing its portfolio companies with the physical foundation and centralized support required to deliver on that promise at scale. This laboratory also underscores our continued commitment to investing in UAV systems and drone capabilities across the portfolio, building the kind of durable, in-house capacity that our defense customers expect, positioning T3 Defense as a long-term partner in this space.”
About Nimbus Drones Technologies
Nimbus is an Israeli aerospace robotics company established in 2024 that specializes in comprehensive UAV solutions including drone systems sales, maintenance, mapping and surveying services, aerial imaging, red-team simulation for defense exercises, counter-UAS research, and certified flight training programs. Nimbus serves a diverse customer base across defense, public sector, commercial, and agricultural industries.
About T3 Defense Inc.
T3 Defense Inc. (Nasdaq: DFNS) is a defense company that acquires and operates mission-critical defense businesses involved in national security programs. The Company focuses on manufacturers with strong customer relationships and solid order backlogs, often operating in capacity and resource-constrained, specialized areas such as drones and autonomous vehicles, counter-drone systems, advanced manufacturing, tactical robotics, and AI software and system integration. Through disciplined acquisitions, centralized capital and strategy, and decentralized day-to-day operations, T3 Defense aims to strengthen essential defense capabilities and build long-term value.
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