Funding news · Sep 30, 2026
Fortem Technologies Raises $50M Series B Led by Lockheed Martin
Fortem Technologies Closes $50M Series B
Fortem Technologies, a Utah-based airspace security company, has raised $50 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Lockheed Martin, with participation from Unusual Machines, Inc. The funding date is September 30, 2026.
What Fortem Technologies Does
Fortem builds an end-to-end counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) stack. Its SkyDome platform combines three core elements:
- TrueView AI radar sensors for detection and tracking
- Command-and-control software for airspace management
- DroneHunter, an autonomous, net-firing interceptor drone
Together, these components form a layered defense against small-drone threats. The company positions its solution as a low-cost-per-engagement alternative to kinetic interceptors, a distinction that matters as small-drone threats proliferate across defense and homeland-security environments.
Customer Base and Deployments
Fortem sells primarily to defense and homeland-security customers. Its systems have been validated in Ukraine, the Middle East, and East Asia. The company also holds active contracts with the U.S. Army and the Department of Homeland Security.
The Investment
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Round type | Series B |
| Amount | $50,000,000 USD |
| Funding date | September 30, 2026 |
| Lead investor | Lockheed Martin |
| Participating investors | Unusual Machines, Inc. |
Lockheed Martin's role as lead investor is notable given its position as a major defense prime. The participation of Unusual Machines, Inc. adds another strategic name to the cap table.
Why This Round Matters
The C-UAS market has drawn increasing attention as small, inexpensive drones become more capable and more widely available. Fortem's approach — combining radar, software, and an autonomous interceptor — addresses the full kill chain rather than a single segment.
The company's stated focus on cost per engagement aligns with a broader shift in defense procurement toward affordable, repeatable countermeasures. With deployments already validated across multiple theaters and active U.S. government contracts, Fortem enters its Series B with commercial traction in addition to technology.
What to Watch
- How Fortem deploys the $50 million in new capital
- Whether the Lockheed Martin relationship extends beyond investment into programmatic collaboration
- Continued expansion of U.S. Army and DHS work
- Further international deployments following validation in Ukraine, the Middle East, and East Asia
For acquisition watchers, Fortem represents a defense-tech asset with an end-to-end product stack, government contracts, and a strategic investor already on the cap table.