PteroDynamics Pursues European Defense Collaboration Opportunities at Transatlantic Defense Industry Access Forum

Company to Meet with NATO Defense Procurement Decision-Makers on Trip Organized by
U.S. Commercial Service

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — PteroDynamics Inc., an innovation leader in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, today announced its participation in the Transatlantic Defense Industry Access Forum 2026 (TDIAF), taking place November 9-12 in Poland and Italy. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce and led by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, the forum connects U.S. defense manufacturers with senior NATO, government, military, and industry decision-makers.

CEO Matthew Graczyk and chief operating officer Jason Maddocks will represent PteroDynamics at the forum, engaging with allied defense and industry leaders on the role of advanced UAS aircraft like the company’s Transwing^® VTOL UAS system in supporting military operations, including logistics and resupply missions.

“Our allies face a wide range of operational and logistical challenges, and the flexibility and efficiency of autonomous UAS aircraft that can operate in locations without runways in harsh conditions is increasingly important,” said PteroDynamics CEO Matthew Graczyk. “I look forward to meeting with allied military and government leaders and industry peers to learn more about how we can contribute to their success and our collective defense.”

The forum plays an important part in strengthening cooperation between U.S. and European defense industries to meet evolving security needs. This year’s event focuses on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), counter-UAS systems, advanced defense technologies, and deep precision strike, and will take place in Warsaw, Krakow, and Rome.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker emphasized the importance of industry engagement: “Engineers, entrepreneurs, investors, and executives: you are a key part of the NATO Alliance’s collective defense and deterrence mission. Connections made through engagements like the Transatlantic Defense Industry Access Forum are key to strengthening that Alliance.”

PteroDynamics’ patented Transwing VTOL aircraft design folds its wings to seamlessly transition between configurations optimized for vertical flight and winged horizontal flight. It delivers superior VTOL stability and gust tolerance in austere conditions, requires no launch or recovery infrastructure, and occupies one-third or less of the ground footprint than other VTOL aircraft with a comparable wingspan, making it particularly well-suited for contested logistics missions.

About PteroDynamics Inc.
PteroDynamics Inc. is an innovation leader in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems. PteroDynamics’ patented Transwing^® aircraft folds its wings to transition seamlessly between configurations optimized for vertical and winged horizontal flight, combining the speed, range, and endurance of fixed-wing aircraft with superb VTOL performance in a highly efficient unmanned aerial system (UAS) platform that overcomes inherent limitations in other VTOL designs. Transwing’s unique capabilities are ideal for automating time-sensitive delivery of critical high-value payloads to hard-to-reach locations with no runways and in austere conditions, including maritime logistics support, payload delivery to remote locations without airstrips, and reconnaissance and surveillance. For more information, please visit www.pterodynamics.com.

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PteroDynamics
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