U.S. Government Invests $60 Million to Quadruple Domestic Drone Motor Production
Lowell, Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
On August 11, 2026, ePropelled secured $60 million in federal funding to expand its New Hampshire facility to 7,432 square meters, quadrupling domestic drone propulsion manufacturing to secure critical supply chains.
U.S. Government Invests $60 Million to Quadruple Domestic Drone Motor Production
On August 11, 2026, ePropelled secured $60 million in federal funding to expand its New Hampshire facility to 7,432 square meters, quadrupling domestic drone propulsion manufacturing to secure critical supply chains [1]. The capital injection will quadruple the company’s production capacity for dual-use electric propulsion systems, significantly strengthening the domestic supply chain for critical commercial and defense drone technology [1]. The expansion increases the facility footprint from 1,858 m² to 7,432 m², representing a 300 percent increase in manufacturing space [1].
U.S. Government Invests $60 Million to Quadruple Domestic Drone Motor Production
This investment represents a significant milestone for ePropelled and for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector as demand for high-performance uncrewed systems continues to accelerate [1]. Expanding manufacturing capacity ensures that the company can deliver reliable, scalable, and secure propulsion systems produced in the United States [1].
Strategic Funding and Supply Chain Security
The expansion is backed by $60 million in funding from the Department of War’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program to bolster domestic production of mission-critical drone technologies and dual-use electric propulsion systems [1]. This facility expansion aims to support government objectives of reducing reliance on foreign suppliers for critical uncrewed system components, targeting both defense and commercial markets including logistics, agriculture, and public safety [1].
Strategic Funding and Supply Chain Security
Nick Grewal, CEO of ePropelled, emphasized that their mission has always been to deliver world-class electric propulsion technology designed, engineered, and manufactured in America [1]. Because every ePropelled product is dual-use, the technologies can serve a broad range of government and commercial missions [1].
Company Background and Future Outlook
ePropelled, a technology provider founded in 2018, specializes in smart propulsion and energy management for uncrewed vehicles across air, land, and sea domains [1]. The company currently holds 40+ patents across 13 categories, with operations in the U.S., U.K., and India [1].
Company Background and Future Outlook
Plans include establishing advanced automated production lines and creating skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs in New Hampshire [1]. With this expansion, ePropelled is uniquely positioned to become one of the nation’s premier suppliers of propulsion systems for uncrewed aircraft and other advanced mobility platforms [1].