Aurelius Systems secured $10 million in seed funding. General Catalyst and Draper Associates co-led the round. This investment advances the company's autonomous laser defense technology.
The San Francisco-based defense technology firm develops low-cost, high-powered laser systems. These systems neutralize drone threats on the battlefield. Funding will scale operations and accelerate development of its next-generation laser platform.
Drone warfare creates an economic imbalance. Aurelius's autonomous laser defense system counters this with a cost-effective solution.
Scaling Autonomous Laser Defense
The integrated system includes an autonomy stack, advanced optics, and a directed energy source. It operates without a remote operator. This provides a fraction-of-a-dollar cost per shot. The technology aims to safeguard critical infrastructure and frontline forces.
The global security landscape increasingly faces evolving UAS threats. The U.S. government recently allocated significant funds for counter-UAS systems. Other defense firms like Raytheon and Anduril also develop advanced defense solutions. Aurelius positions itself to meet this demand with adaptable defense technology.
Early field demonstrations successfully engaged Group 1 and Group 2 drones. The plug-and-play product works with mobile and fixed defensive positions. New funding expands the engineering team, grows in-house manufacturing, and launches testing programs. Investors view directed energy as a critical future technology.
