Funding
AFWERX TACFI R&D award · Defense tech

Firehawk receives $4 million AFWERX research award

The TACFI contract supports research and development under the SBIR/STTR programme.

By RoundOS Funding desk

Firehawk announced a $4 million TACFI research contract from AFWERX on September 22, 2025. The award was made through the Department of the Air Force’s Open Topic SBIR/STTR programme.

The funding supports research and development in the company’s propulsion business. Firehawk manufactures propulsion systems and energetic materials for defence customers.

Use of funds

Research and development

Funding history

AFWERX TACFI R&D award · This round$4M
Series C$60M

Sources

  1. Firehawk AFWERX TACFI award announcementprnewswire.com · Sep 22, 2025

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