Asylon Announces $12M+ AFWERX STRATFI Contract for U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command

Asylon, a leader in automated robotic perimeter security, has secured a $12 million contract through the Air Force's Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Program in collaboration with the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). This funding aims to expedite the integration of Asylon's automated unmanned security system, DroneCore, across Air Force bases. This contract reflects the U.S. Air Force confidence in Asylon's technology and team, signifying their readiness to scale efforts across the enterprise.

The STRATFI program identifies promising commercial companies with technologies that can benefit personnel in the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and other military branches. This contract extends Asylon's successful track record, with nine previous AFWERX SBIR awards totaling nearly $4 million in non-dilutive funding. Asylon has also recently won two $1.2 million Phase II SBIRs with the U.S. Space Force, focusing on the development of tactical drones and battery swapping infrastructure for robotic dogs.

Under this multi-year contract, Asylon will collaborate with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Force Protection Division Integrated Base Defense Security System Modernization Branch (AFLCMC/HBUM), Security Forces, and Global Strike Command to modernize existing national defense-related mission capabilities for installation perimeter security in preparation for enterprise scaling. What initially began as a universal battery swapping station for drones has evolved into a comprehensive robotic perimeter security tool, featuring air and ground robotics, intelligent mobile sensors, and artificial intelligence (AI). Today, Asylon's robotic sentries, in conjunction with third-party alarms and physical security information management systems (PSIMs), can execute preprogrammed missions, robotic first response, and remote command and control.

Highlighting Asylon’s dual-use startup journey, Asylon has completed over 85,000 remotely operated security missions from their Robotic Security Operations Center (RSOC) using both air and ground assets, making Asylon one of the largest enterprise robotic security fleet operators in the world. Our Veteran Ventures Capital team is proud to invest in and support this fantastic team, one of many exemplars in our portfolio.