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BT Brands merger partner Aero Velocity partners with AC Future on military drone launch vehicle
BT Brands, Inc.
- Aero Velocity and AC Future to co-develop Mobile Drone Launch Vehicle (MDLV) for U.S. military and public-sector use.
- Partnership announced April 14, 2026 at TEVCON in San Diego; MDLV aims at mobile UAS launch/recovery in austere environments.
- MDLV will integrate multi-UAS launch, all-terrain mobility, onboard power, and secure C2 for contested environments.
- Companies expect to pursue Department of War and other government funding opportunities for the platform.