# Fortem Expands Counter-Drone Manufacturing

Fortem Technologies closed a **$50 million Series B** round led by Lockheed Martin to increase manufacturing capacity for its counter-drone solutions. The investment also gives Lockheed Martin access to Fortem’s technology and supports collaboration between the companies. The announcement identifies no government solicitation, contract award, or agency customer, but signals additional industry investment in counter-UAS capabilities.

- Procurement teams can treat the funding as an indicator of potential growth in counter-drone supply capacity, not as an announced government buying opportunity.
- Defense contractors and suppliers may find opportunities to engage with Fortem as it scales production and collaborates with Lockheed Martin.
- Organizations evaluating counter-UAS sourcing can distinguish this private investment from a federal procurement action; no solicitation or acquisition timeline was provided.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Vendors
- Fortem Technologies (Series B funding recipient and counter-drone solutions provider)
- Lockheed Martin (Series B lead investor and technology collaborator)

### Sources
- [Counter-Drone Tech Company Fortem Closes $50 Million Series B Round - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/counter-drone-tech-company-fortem-closes-50-million-series-b-round/unmanned-systems) - Defense Daily