First Forge Technology, Inc. – Strengthening America’s Future
First Forge Technology, Inc. – Strengthening America’s Future Through Domestic Drone Manufacturing.
In a bold move that underscores the strategic importance of domestic manufacturing, First Breach, Inc. has announced a joint venture with India’s ideaForge Technology Limited—ranked third globally among dual-use drone manufacturers. The newly formed entity, First Forge Technology Inc., will manufacture and distribute advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from Hagerstown, Maryland. This marks a significant milestone in the reshoring of high-tech production to U.S. soil.
History
The factory where First Forge Technology drones will be manufactured was originally the home of one of the first unmanned aerial vehicles. Developed in the 1960s, the Fairchild SD-5 Osprey was an early, high-speed reconnaissance drone developed by Fairchild Aircraft for the United States Army. First Breach and ideaForge will now continue to manufacture innovative drones in the same historical factory.
Joint Venture
This partnership is more than a business deal—it’s a testament to the growing recognition that American manufacturing is essential for national security, economic resilience, and technological leadership. By combining First Breach’s vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and U.S. distribution with ideaForge’s cutting-edge UAV technology, the venture will deliver state-of-the-art, dual-use aerial systems to commercial, law enforcement, and military sectors. All made in the United States.
“Through this partnership, First Breach is taking a major step toward establishing itself as a key player in the U.S. drone industry,” said Jeffrey Low, CEO of First Breach. “By leveraging ideaForge’s best-in-class UAV technology alongside our world-class manufacturing capabilities, we are well-positioned to meet the growing demand for advanced aerial systems in both defense and commercial markets.”
“Partnering with First Breach is a significant step for ideaForge in the U.S. market,” said Ankit Mehta, Co-founder and CEO of ideaForge. “By combining our cutting-edge UAV technology and expertise with their presence and manufacturing operations experience in the U.S., we aim to manufacture select products in the US and advance strategic innovation in dual-use aerial robotics technology.”
Advantages
Manufacturing in the U.S. offers several key advantages. First, it ensures tighter control over quality and compliance, especially critical in defense and dual-use technologies. Second, it reduces dependency on foreign supply chains, which have proven vulnerable in times of geopolitical tension and global disruption. Third, it creates highly skilled jobs and revitalizes industrial communities by investing in local talent and infrastructure.
In an era where technological superiority and supply chain security are paramount, initiatives like First Forge Technology Inc. are not just smart, they’re necessary. They represent a forward-looking approach to industrial policy, one that prioritizes domestic capability, global competitiveness, and U.S. national interests.
The future of American manufacturing is airborne—and it’s being built right here in Hagerstown, Maryland in the United States of America.