Aurelius Systems raised $40 million in Series A funding led by Draper Associates and KAS Venture Partners. The new investment reflects growing demand for autonomous defence technologies as governments increase spending on counter-drone capabilities. Aurelius Systems Expands Archimedes PlatformThe funding will accelerate technical development and increase production capacity for Aurelius’ flagship Archimedes defence platform. AI And Directed Energy Drive Defence InnovationSan Francisco-based Aurelius Systems develops artificial intelligence-powered sensing, robotics, and directed-energy systems for autonomous aerial defence. The company recently formed an integration partnership with American Rheinmetall to expand deployment opportunities for the Archimedes platform.