
Scout AI Raises $100M to Build Military AI Models for Autonomous Weapons
Scout AI, a defense startup founded in 2024, has raised $100 million in Series A funding to develop AI models for autonomous military vehicles. The company is building a model called "Fury" using Vision Language Action (VLA) technology to operate military assets, starting with logistical support and eventually autonomous weapons. Scout has secured $11 million in military contracts from DARPA and the Army Applications Laboratory, and is one of 20 autonomy companies training with the U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood.