Defense manufacturing
Factories and manufacturing systems for defense hardware.
Notes
Why each is here
- Divergent TechnologiesBuilds missile airframes and aircraft structures for defense primes on its own metal 3D printers and robotic assembly cells.Divergent Technologies (company release), Jun 17, 2026
- Firestorm LabsIts containerized 3D-printing cells are the factory, sold to the Air Force and Army.
- HadrianRuns automated factories that machine precision parts for munitions and submarines.
- Mach IndustriesRuns Forge, its own manufacturing network, and builds HevenDrones’ airframes at its Forge Huntington factory.Mach Industries (company release), Mar 18, 2025
- Performance Drone WorksHolds a conditional Office of Strategic Capital loan commitment of up to $820 million to produce drone propulsion, power and control and vision components for its own aircraft and other U.S. drone makers.Performance Drone Works (company release), Jul 31, 2026
Companies in this sector
Sorted by last valuation. Rows with none sort last.
| Company | Tier | Sectors | HQ | Founded | Last round or tender | Last valuation | Venues | Acquisition | Researched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian | Covered | AI defense, Defense manufacturing | Torrance, CA | 2020 | Series D, Aug 6, 2026 | $7.87B, Aug 6, 2026 | Clarity (formerly Hiive), Nasdaq Private Market, Caplight, Augment | Watch | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Mach Industries | Covered | AI defense, Drones and uncrewed aircraft, Munitions and propulsion, Sensors, EW and counter-UAS, Defense manufacturing | Huntington Beach, CA | 2023 | Series C extension, Sep 10, 2026 | $3.70B, Sep 10, 2026 | Clarity (formerly Hiive), Nasdaq Private Market, Caplight, Augment, Jarsy | Quiet | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Divergent Technologies | Covered | AI defense, Defense manufacturing | Torrance, CA | 2014 | Series E, Sep 15, 2025 | $2.30B, Sep 15, 2025 | Clarity (formerly Hiive), Nasdaq Private Market, Caplight | Watch | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Performance Drone Works | Covered | AI defense, Drones and uncrewed aircraft, Defense manufacturing | Huntsville, AL | — | Form D offering, Sep 21, 2026 | $1.20B, reported Apr 21, 2026 | Clarity (formerly Hiive), Nasdaq Private Market, Caplight | Watch | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Firestorm Labs | Covered | AI defense, Drones and uncrewed aircraft, Defense manufacturing | San Diego, CA | 2022 | Series B, Apr 29, 2026 | No citable valuation | Clarity (formerly Hiive), Nasdaq Private Market, Caplight, Augment | Watch | Oct 11, 2026 |