Kestrel Defense Systems

Kestrel Defense Systems develops attritable uncrewed aerial systems and kinetic interceptors designed for operations in contested airspace.

Latest funding

Pre Seed · November 10, 2026

Amount not disclosed in a source on record.

Funding history ↓

Website: kestrelds.com.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com.

Categories: Robotics and hardware Defense and security Manufacturing and industrial.

Sectors: Aerospace, Drones, Military.

Stage: Pre Seed.

Based in: Ventura, United States.

Last round: Nov 10, 2026 · 2 days ago.

On Recent Funding since: Nov 12, 2026.

Signals

Website registeredJun 25, 2026 (5 months old)

Funding rounds

November 10, 2026
Pre Seed · amount undisclosed
Source: sec.gov
June 25, 2026
Website created

Founders and team

AM
Aidan Moran Founder
OC
Owen Caldwell Founder
MH
Matthew Hantke CEO

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