Hadrian, a defense technology startup headquartered in Los Angeles, has secured $260 million in new funding to significantly expand its AI-driven manufacturing capabilities across California and Arizona. The investment will fuel the development of large-scale advanced factories—spanning an area equivalent to nearly five football fields—and intensify the company’s R&D and prototyping operations.
The funding will also support the establishment of specialized business units tailored to the U.S. Department of Defense, including programs focused on naval systems, shipbuilding components, and high-precision aerospace manufacturing.
This financial boost comes from prominent investors such as Founders Fund and Lux Capital, with additional funding provided through a credit arrangement with Morgan Stanley. The company aims to revolutionize defense manufacturing by integrating artificial intelligence into the production of critical components, thus enhancing both speed and scalability for military-grade systems.
