Firestorm Labs Raises $82M Series B with Lockheed Martin Investment
Lockheed Martin joined a $82 million Series B led by Washington Harbour Partners, bringing Firestorm Labs’ funding to $153 million. Firestorm’s xCell containerized platform can 3D-print drone bodies in under 24 hours and carries a $100 million Air Force contract ceiling with $27 million obligated.
1. Series B Funding
Firestorm Labs secured $82 million in a Series B round led by Washington Harbour Partners with participation from NEA, In-Q-Tel, Booz Allen Ventures, Motley Fool Ventures, Geodesic, Ondas, and Lockheed Martin, lifting its total funding to $153 million. The Air Force contract carries a $100 million ceiling, with $27 million obligated so far.
2. Pivot to Containerized Manufacturing
Originally a drone manufacturer, Firestorm shifted to on-site production after customers requested forward-deployed assembly. Its xCell units fit inside standard shipping containers, enabling drone bodies to be produced closer to operational zones and reducing logistics vulnerabilities.
3. xCell Platform Capabilities
Each xCell unit houses an industrial-grade HP 3D printer that produces drone shells in under 24 hours, with configurations for surveillance, electronic warfare, or lethal missions. The platform has been used by the Army to print Bradley Fighting Vehicle replacement parts on-site, cutting lead times from months to hours.
4. Strategic Implications for Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin’s participation signals its interest in distributed manufacturing and contested logistics solutions. Exposure to Firestorm’s mobile 3D printing technology could influence future Lockheed programs focused on rapid drone deployment and resilient supply chains.