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Furientis raises $25M from Benchmark for cheap missile interceptors
Original: Furientis lands $25M from Benchmark to mass-produce low-cost missile interceptors
Defense startup Furientis has raised $25 million from venture firm Benchmark to scale up mass production of low-cost missile interceptors. The funding round, reported by TechCrunch, highlights growing venture investment in defense technology as demand rises for affordable interception systems against drone and missile threats. Benchmark's backing marks a notable bet on cheap counter-weapons manufacturing.
Why now: Investors and defense watchers are paying attention to the surge of venture capital into low-cost missile defense startups.
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