Aurelius Systems has locked in $40.0M in Series A funding, a bet that directed-energy lasers can become a cost-effective answer to the drone swarms now reshaping modern battlefields. The round is backed by a mix of traditional venture firms and defense-focused investors, including Draper Associates, General Catalyst, and Hanwha Defense USA.
The company builds autonomous laser systems designed to neutralize Unmanned Aircraft Systems at scale, touting a per-shot cost in dollars rather than the millions tied to missile interceptors. Aurelius says it handles everything from R&D to deployment, aiming to shorten the path from lab to field. With this capital, it鈥檚 positioned to push further into a crowded but fast-growing market for counter-drone tech.
















