Xtend, an Israeli drone startup, has successfully raised $40 million in a funding round led by Chartered Group, reaching a post-money valuation of approximately $110 million. The company, known for its controversial drone technology, provides systems that enable human commanders to guide autonomous AI-driven drone missions. Xtend's technology is utilized by the US Defense Department and the Israeli army, and has been notably used by the IDF in conflicts such as the Hamas war. This latest round of funding will help Xtend enhance its defense capabilities.