Aurelius Systems has raised $40 million to accelerate the growth of its directed-energy counter-drone business. The California-based defense company plans to use the new capital to advance its Archimedes platform, expand manufacturing, and strengthen day-to-day operations.
A key part of the investment will support vertical integration across the supply chain. By increasing control over production and component sourcing, Aurelius aims to limit supply disruptions, improve access to important parts, and establish a stronger base for future manufacturing. The company also expects to broaden its product portfolio and enter additional markets as government demand for counter-drone solutions rises.
The announcement comes after the company established a partnership with American Rheinmetall to integrate the Archimedes autonomous directed-energy system onto robotic combat vehicles. Aurelius has 19 employees today and expects its workforce to grow to more than 40 by the end of 2026.
The company joins a growing defense-technology funding trend. Allen Control Systems raised $200 million in a Series B round in June, bringing its valuation to $2.2 billion. The funds are intended to expand production, speed deployment of the AI-enabled Bullfrog autonomous weapon station, and develop more counter-drone products.
Also in June, Sweden’s Front Ventures AB invested €1.5 million ($1.7 million) in Molfar Defence Technologies, a Polish-Ukrainian company. The investment is aimed at advancing radar technology capable of identifying small drones and other threats flying at low altitude.
