Firestorm Labs receives STRATFI award for modular UAS scale-up
Firestorm Labs announced selection for STRATFI PY25.1 funding to scale modular UAS, air-launched effects and its xCell expeditionary additive-manufacturing system.
Evidence notes
- AFVentures STRATFI funding supports Firestorm in moving modular UAS technology from prototype toward full-scale deployment.
- The programme covers 3D-printed modular aircraft, Air Launched Effects and field integration of xCell manufacturing.
- The work supports military exercises, field testing, software-driven autonomy and operational deployment.
Company context
Firestorm Labs develops modular uncrewed aircraft and expeditionary manufacturing cells that can produce airframes near the point of need. Its xCell production system combines additive manufacturing, digital designs and mission-adaptable payload integration for Group 1–3 aircraft including the Tempest and Squall. Founded in San Diego in 2022, the company raised a $47 million Series A in 2025 to expand factories, aircraft development and deployable production.