Scout AI secures $100 million funding to develop military autonomous systems

Scout AI, founded in 2024 by Coby Adcock and Collin Otis, has raised $100 million in Series A funding, following a $15 million seed round earlier in 2025.

The company is training AI models, specifically an autonomous military system called 'Fury,' to operate military assets, initially focusing on logistical support and eventually autonomous weapons.

Scout has secured $11 million in military technology development contracts from organizations such as DARPA and the Army Applications Laboratory.

The company is one of 20 autonomy firms working with the US Army’s 1st Cavalry Division, which is expected to deploy successful technologies in 2027.

Scout is utilizing Vision Language Action models, a new technology based on large language models, to enhance the intelligence of its autonomous vehicles.

The company’s training operations involve testing autonomous all-terrain vehicles in challenging environments to improve their performance in unpredictable war zones.

Scout aims to develop command and control software called 'Ox' to enable soldiers to manage multiple autonomous vehicles and drones.

The startup is also exploring the use of drones for reconnaissance and combat, with plans for a system that allows munitions drones to operate with minimal human intervention.

Scout's technology is designed to improve targeting and operational efficiency in military contexts, addressing the challenges of modern warfare.

The company is focused on building its own AI models and plans to invest in training and computational resources to enhance its capabilities in the defense sector.