First Breach, Inc. has announced a joint venture with ideaForge Technology Limited to manufacture and distribute dual-use unmanned aerial vehicles in the United States, marking a notable example of international drone manufacturers turning to US-based production capabilities to address market demand and regulatory requirements.
US Drone Manufacturing Facility in Maryland
The newly formed entity, First Forge Technology Inc., will operate from First Breach’s existing Hagerstown, Maryland factory, where the company currently produces ammunition and components. The joint venture will focus on licensing, sourcing, designing, engineering, manufacturing, and distributing advanced UAVs for commercial, government, law enforcement, and military customers across the United States.
Technical Capabilities and Market Position
ideaForge brings significant technical credentials to the partnership. The company ranks third globally among dual-use drone manufacturers according to Drone Industry Insights’ Global Drone Review 2024. ideaForge operates manufacturing and R&D facilities in Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, and the USA, and has achieved over 750,000 successful flights with operational deployments where an ideaForge drone launches every three minutes.
First Breach contributes vertically integrated US manufacturing infrastructure and established market access. The company specializes in precision manufacturing at its Maryland facility, producing components from raw materials through finished products.
“Through this partnership, First Breach is taking a major step toward establishing itself as a key player in the U.S. drone industry,” said Jeffrey Low, CEO of First Breach. “By leveraging ideaForge’s best-in-class UAV technology alongside our world-class manufacturing capabilities, we are well-positioned to meet the growing demand for advanced aerial systems in both defense and commercial markets.”
Ankit Mehta, Co-founder and CEO of ideaForge, stated: “By combining our cutting-edge UAV technology and expertise with their presence and manufacturing operations experience in the U.S., we aim to manufacture select products in the US and advance strategic innovation in dual-use aerial robotics technology.”
The joint venture remains subject to regulatory approvals and clearances from appropriate authorities.
About First Breach, Inc.
First Breach, Inc. is a vertically integrated, U.S.-based manufacturer of match-grade quality ammunition and components. First Breach manufactures brass cups, brass casings, full-metal-jacket projectiles, lead projectile cores, lead wire and complete ammunition, from scratch, at their factory in Hagerstown, Maryland. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and compliance, First Breach provides products to government and commercial partners worldwide.
Learn more at www.firstbreach.com.
About ideaForge Technology Limited
ideaForge is a pioneer and the pre-eminent market leader in the Indian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. With a mission-first approach, they deliver cutting-edge drones engineered for unmatched performance, autonomy, and reliability, redefining possibilities in security, mapping, surveillance, and disaster response applications across militaries and enterprises.
Discover more at www.ideaforgetech.com.
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Ian McNabb is a journalist focusing on drone technology and lifestyle content at Dronelife. He is based between Boston and NH and, when not writing, enjoys hiking and Boston area sports.