Autonomous defense manufacturer Mach Industries raises $300M

- Mach Industries just secured $300M Series C, bringing total funding to $1.8B. This isn’t just cash; it’s fuel for vertical integration in autonomous defense. By merging Exquadrum’s energetics with their own propulsion and manufacturing, they’re building a resilient production loop for uncrewed systems. The goal? Speed. In an era of drone warfare, controlling the supply chain from code to chassis is the ultimate edge. With backers like Sequoia and Ribbit Capital, Mach is scaling its Forge network to outpace adversaries. It’s high-stakes robotics engineering: rapid iteration, deep tech, and industrial-scale automation to preserve allied superiority. The future of defense is built in factories, not just boardrooms.