Hadrian announced the establishment of a new manufacturing and software plant in Mesa, Arizona, as part of its expansion in the defense and advanced manufacturing sector in the United States. The project, known as Factory 3 (F3), will occupy 270,000 square feet and represent an investment of $200 million. It is expected to begin operations in early 2026 and generate around 350 jobs.
The new center will be part of a broader expansion plan in California and Arizona, backed by $260 million in recently raised capital. The funds will enable increased production capacity, research and development, and the creation of new divisions focused on sectors such as shipbuilding and defense.
Hadrian also plans to establish a corporate and R&D headquarters of more than 37,000 square meters to support the hiring of technical and specialized personnel. In addition, the company announced the launch of “Hadrian Maritime,” a division aimed at strengthening maritime supply chains through automated and scalable production.
Another new model is “Factories-as-a-Service,” a strategy that allows defense sector customers to expand their production of components, assemblies, or complete systems in response to demand from the U.S. Department of Defense.
The announced capital comes from a Series C investment round led by Founders Fund and Lux Capital, as well as a credit line managed by Morgan Stanley. The investment will enable Hadrian to cover the entire value chain in advanced manufacturing, from raw materials to complete platforms.
Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman welcomed the company and highlighted the project’s potential to consolidate the city as a national center for defense manufacturing and technological innovation. Hadrian will occupy Building A of The Cubes Mesa Gateway industrial complex, developed by CRG Integrated Real Estate Solutions.
According to representatives of JLL, the firm that advised Hadrian on the lease, this expansion marks a turning point in the company’s growth strategy. The infrastructure will use Opus software, developed by the company itself, which allows factories to be activated in less than six months and optimizes the production of critical components through artificial intelligence.
In the last year, Hadrian reported tenfold year-on-year growth following its Series B round. The company anticipates four to five new facilities in the coming months, all aimed at accelerating production for the defense sector in priority areas such as ammunition, missile systems, and unmanned technology.
