Lockheed Martin announced a $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies on April 22, 2026, targeting urgent demand for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) defenses. This initial tranche of Fortem’s Series B round will double manufacturing capacity at its Lindon, Utah facility and create new jobs.
The funding accelerates Fortem’s production integration into Lockheed Martin’s **Sanctum** C-UAS ecosystem, enhancing detection, tracking, and neutralization of drone swarms using AI, cloud computing, and versatile effectors like electronic warfare and kinetic options.
Fortem specializes in counter-drone radar and interceptors, addressing proliferating UAS threats in military, civilian, and sensitive environments. Recent field tests validated Sanctum’s real-time AI-driven performance against small drones and coordinated attacks.
This move strengthens Lockheed’s supply chain for scalable C-UAS solutions, critical as drone swarms challenge national security and airspace integrity. Enhanced manufacturing ensures faster deployment to meet operational demands in defense and aerospace sectors.