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title: "BT Brands partner Aero Velocity teams with AC Future to develop mobile drone launch vehicle for defense"
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description: "BT Brands' merger partner Aero Velocity has partnered with AC Future to develop a Mobile Drone Launch Vehicle (MDLV) for U.S. military and public-sector applications. The MDLV will support ISR, electronic warfare, logistics, and emergency response in challenging environments. Key features include rugged mobility, multi-UAS capabilities, onboard power, and secure command-and-control systems. The companies will seek funding from the U.S. Department of War and explore commercial uses. This announcement is linked to BT Brands' pending merger with Aero Velocity, expected to close in 2026, pending approvals."
datetime: "2026-04-16T21:23:01.000Z"
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# BT Brands partner Aero Velocity teams with AC Future to develop mobile drone launch vehicle for defense

**BT Brands announced its merger partner Aero Velocity has entered a strategic partnership with AC Future to co-develop a Mobile Drone Launch Vehicle platform for U.S. military and public-sector use.**

**Key Highlights:**

-   Aero Velocity and AC Future will jointly develop an MDLV platform for mobile drone launch, recovery, storage and C2 in austere environments.
-   The platform aims to support ISR, electronic warfare, logistics resupply and emergency response in contested or communications-degraded settings.
-   Planned capabilities include rugged all-terrain mobility, multi-UAS launch/recovery, onboard power, and secure command-and-control systems.
-   Companies intend to pursue U.S. Department of War and other government funding while evaluating commercial and public safety use cases.
-   The announcement was disclosed by BT Brands in connection with its pending merger with Aero Velocity; transaction expected to close in 2026 pending approvals.

Original SEC Filing: BT Brands, Inc. \[ BTBD \] - 8-K - Apr. 16, 2026

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