Hadrian raises $260M to build out automated factories for space and defense parts

Hadrian, an automated manufacturing startup focused on aerospace and defense parts, has raised $260 million to expand its advanced manufacturing capabilities. The company aims to modernize American manufacturing by using high-precision CNC machining—capable of tolerances measured in microns—and plans to diversify into welding, casting, additive manufacturing, and other processes. The new funding will support the construction of a new Arizona facility, “Factory 3,” expected to quadruple machining throughput by late 2025, as well as the expansion of Hadrian’s 500,000-square-foot headquarters and R&D space in Torrance, California. Hadrian’s business model extends beyond selling parts to offering “factories as a service,” providing dedicated manufacturing capacity for customers in aerospace, defense, maritime, and munitions sectors. CEO Power emphasized the urgency of reshoring domestic production, framing it as a critical national security and industrial imperative. The $260 million funding round was led by Founders Fund and Lux Capital, with participation