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Booz Allen Invests in Firestorm Labs to Bolster Deterrence Capabilities in Indo-Pacific

Ensuring cost-effective, mission-ready defense tech solutions to safeguard U.S. national security

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NYSE: BAH) today announced that its corporate venture capital arm, , has made a strategic investment in ., an advanced additive manufacturing company that develops edge manufacturing units and unmanned aerial systems (UAS), such as 3D-printed military drones. With advanced capabilities to operate at the edge, these systems enable the U.S. military to maintain its dominance in critical regions like the Indo-Pacific by supporting warfighters with mission-critical tools directly on the battlefield.

Firestorm Labs manufactures modular, open-architecture UAS for rapid deployment in edge environments. By integrating intelligence and electronic warfare system capabilities into small, customizable, cost-effective solutions, Firestorm Labs develops essential technology to support U.S. missions in the most resource-constrained operating environments.

鈥淎s adversaries increasingly weaponize inexpensive, commercial off-the-shelf systems, the U.S. must reimagine defense manufacturing with speed at the forefront,鈥� said Shands Pickett, senior vice president of defense technology and strategy at Booz Allen. 鈥淲e invested in Firestorm Labs because we believe their effective, flexible, and low-cost unmanned aerial systems will help ensure the U.S. maintains the world鈥檚 strongest and most lethal warfighting force. We also believe their xCell technology has the potential to accelerate the delivery of critical mission effects in important regions like the Indo-Pacific.鈥�

This Series A investment round will support Firestorm Labs鈥� xCell technology, which is a "factory-in-a-box" that can manufacture mission-specific components and materials within hours on the battlefield.

鈥淥ur partnership with Booz Allen strengthens our ability to meet the needs of warfighters at speed and scale,鈥� said Dan Magy, CEO at Firestorm Labs. 鈥淲e created our xCell platform to reduce production time, costs, and logistical constraints, so that the U.S. has reliable, mission-specific tools at the ready to ensure operations are as efficient and effective as possible.鈥�

The investment reflects Booz Allen鈥檚 dedication to operational readiness and U.S. technological and defense leadership, supporting the acceleration of Firestorm Labs鈥� production capabilities to bring affordable, mission-critical technology directly to the battlefield.

"The next air strike will be delivered with lethal force printed on the edge, via low-cost, long-range attritable drone platforms that operate in a communication-denied environment. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e investing in Firestorm," said Brian MacCarthy, managing partner at Booz Allen Ventures. "This investment underscores our mission to advance and partner with technology companies that give the U.S. a sustained competitive advantage."

Since its launch, Booz Allen鈥檚 $100 million corporate venture capital arm has made strategic investments in early-stage companies developing dual-use commercial technologies. Firestorm marks its 17th Ventures investment, with a diversified portfolio that includes , , , , , , , , (formerly Synthetaic), AG真人官方ity Defender, , , , , , and .

Read more about Booz Allen Ventures and the firm鈥檚 .

About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America鈥檚 most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting-edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed鈥攁ccelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World庐.

With global headquarters in McLean, Virginia, our firm employs approximately 35,800 people globally as of March 31, 2025, and had revenue of $12.0 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2025. To learn more, visit . (NYSE: BAH)

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