Fortem Technologies closed a $50 million Series B financing led by Lockheed Martin to expand production and global deployment of its counter-drone technology. Lockheed Martin committed $25 million in the initial tranche of the financing. Unusual Machines and other strategic and institutional investors also participated.
Fortem plans to use the funding to accelerate manufacturing at its Lindon, Utah facility and expand deployment of its SkyDome Family of Systems.
The platform combines TrueView radar sensors, AI-powered command-and-control software, and DroneHunter autonomous interceptors.
The integrated system is designed to detect, track, classify, and defeat hostile or unauthorized aerial threats.
Fortem has recently secured several significant government opportunities.
The company received a multimillion-dollar Department of Homeland Security contract to protect venues during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Fortem also secured a U.S. Army contract supporting the protection of military installations worldwide.
Its technology is being integrated with Lockheed Martin’s Sanctum Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems architecture.
Fortem was also selected by DHS as the only small business serving as a prime contractor on a five-year counter-UAS hardware and software contract.
That contract carries an estimated initial ceiling of $1.011 billion with potential for expansion.
Fortem’s technology has been deployed in operational environments including Ukraine, the Middle East, and East Asia.
KEY QUOTES:
“The participation of Lockheed Martin, Unusual Machines, and other key investors confirms Fortem’s leadership of airspace security.”
Charlie O’Connell, Chief Business Officer of Fortem Technologies
“The threat is real, demand is here, and our technology is proven in real-world environments – from the Middle East to Europe to the World Cup.”
Charlie O’Connell, Chief Business Officer of Fortem Technologies
“Our partners need counter-UAS capabilities that can move faster than the threat. They need solutions they can field quickly, scale in volume and adapt rapidly.”
Stephanie C. Hill, President of Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems
