Company
Firestorm
- Defense
- Robotics
- Latest funding:
- $82M · Series B · Apr 2026
Overview
Builds mission-adaptable aerial vehicles, attritable unmanned aircraft systems, control software, and expeditionary manufacturing cells for defense customers needing lower-cost, deployable aviation capabilities.
Part of the San Diego ecosystem
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Timeline
Funding Rounddefensedaily.com ↗
$82M Series B.