Mobilicom, a provider of secure communications and cybersecurity technology for drones and robotics, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations in Phoenix. The company has engaged a domestic contract manufacturer with defense and aerospace experience and expects its first U.S.-manufactured products by the end of 2026.
The move will bring production of Mobilicom’s secure datalink products to the United States as the company works to increase capacity, shorten delivery times and strengthen its supply chain. Mobilicom also expects domestic manufacturing to support alignment with evolving federal purchasing and National Defense Authorization Act requirements.
The company supplies technology that connects drones and robotic systems while protecting their communications and data. Its broader portfolio includes radios, ground control stations and cybersecurity software designed to detect and respond to attacks without operator intervention. Those products serve military and commercial applications ranging from surveillance to infrastructure inspection.
“Our technologies have been trusted, validated and deployed across U.S. defense programs,” says Oren Elkayam, CEO of Mobilicom. He says the manufacturing expansion is intended to position the company for larger deployments and additional business in 2027 and beyond.
The production expansion follows Mobilicom’s October launch of SwarmiX, a communications product family designed for coordinated fleets of drones and ground robots. The systems are intended to let numerous platforms and their operators share video, sensor information and commands while maintaining connectivity amid interference and jamming.
That shift toward connected fleets also underpins Mobilicom’s growth strategy. The company sees opportunities to sell more communications hardware and cybersecurity software as customers deploy larger numbers of autonomous systems, with potential follow-on orders as equipment is replaced or replenished.
Mobilicom has not identified its Phoenix manufacturing partner or disclosed an investment amount, facility size or anticipated job count. The announcement establishes a local production role through a contract manufacturer, with initial output still targeted for year-end.
