Ursa Major recently secured $100 million in Series E financing, supplemented by an additional $50 million in debt commitments, to rapidly scale its manufacturing of critical propulsion technology for aerospace and defense applications. This significant investment empowers the company to address strategic industrial base and national security challenges facing the United States and its allies. CEO Dan Jablonsky emphasized that the financing validates the company’s recent milestones, including successful hypersonic flights and advancements in solid rocket motor programs.
Scaling Critical Defense Capabilities
The fresh capital provides the necessary tools to outpace legacy defense contractors and modernize the U.S. industrial base. Ursa Major will deploy the investment to accelerate the fielding of its throttleable liquid-fueled hypersonic and space defense systems. Furthermore, the company plans to rapidly scale manufacturing capabilities for solid rocket motors and advanced sustained space mobility systems, driving the next generation of aerospace innovation.
Record Growth and Strategic Partnerships
The funding round, led by Eclipse, follows a period of exceptional corporate expansion. Ursa Major announced over $115 million in bookings through the first three quarters of 2025. This record portfolio reflects successful deals with crucial government and commercial partners. The company actively supports the Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), alongside commercial entities like Stratolaunch and BAE Systems. These partnerships underscore the growing reliance on Ursa Major’s innovative, modern approach to defense and space propulsion technology.
