In 2024, U.S. Navy ships fired hundreds of Standard Missiles defending against Red Sea threats, more than the nation can produce. This rate of interceptor consumption has only increased in recent months, leaving stockpiles at critical levels.
Since founding in early 2025, Furientis has been rapidly scaling to help close this gap. Their vehicles fly on a weekly basis, a drastic difference from legacy programs which test quarterly at best.
Legacy cost per interceptor (PAC-3 MSE / SM-2)
Furientis cost per interceptor (depending on range variant)
Furientis vertically integrates core subsystems including seeker, CAS, airframe and rocket motor. Manufacturability governs all design decisions from day one.
Propulsion
Proprietary solid rocket motor chemistry optimized for maximum production throughput, in a safe, proven packaging.
Airframe
Vehicle structures designed for determinate assembly to minimize final assembly time.
Controls
Canard controls enable extremely high maneuverability, compact packaging, and low actuation power.
Guidance
Cutting-edge software transforms commodity components into a highly differentiated and robust precision guidance stack.
Founders
Brody Franzen
CEO, Co-Founder
Brody’s interest in rockets began at the USC Rocket Propulsion Lab, the first student-led rocket to reach space. After this, he spent seven years at Virgin Galactic in Structural Design, Mission Control, and Deputy Chief Engineer roles. Most recently he spent a year at Castelion, where he was among the first engineering hires.
Aris Simsarian
Propulsion, Manufacturing, Co-Founder
Aris has been building solid rocket motors since age 9. In college he ran his university’s Rocket Lab, after which he spent five years at Virgin Orbit. During this time he served as Propulsion Test Engineer and later Head of Engine Test, where he led testing of engines producing 75,000 pounds of thrust. Prior to Furientis, he worked in systems test of electric VTOL aircraft at Supernal.
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