X-Bow Systems COO Mike Bender joined the "Forging the Affordable Arsenal" Roundtable with Chairman Ken Calvert and Ranking Member Betty McCollum of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee. A clear takeaway: The qualification phase remains the biggest barrier for new entrants in the munitions industrial base. New entrants are ready, capable, and eager to deliver – but without streamlined qualification, innovation and resiliency are stalled. It’s time to clear the path for new solutions. We need to prioritize ART: Affordability, Resiliency and Throughput. Thanks to Creative Defense Foundation for organizing.
X-Bow Systems
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Albuquerque, New Mexico 15,380 followers
A Solid Revolution
About us
X-Bow Systems (“X-Bow”) is an American startup defense technology company. Our solid rocket motor manufacturing technology, combined with our sub-orbital launch and modular boost platforms, make us a disruptive supplier to the defense and national security industries. Read our Press Releases on the Newsroom section of the website.
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http://www.xbowsystems.com
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- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
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- Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2016
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Ready to boost your Group 3 drone capabilities? X-Bow’s Rocket Assisted Take-Off (RATO) motors are proven—from contract to combat in just 6 months. Meet Jason Hundley, X-Bow Founder & CEO, at SOF Week in Tampa, May 18–19. From RATO to low-cost interceptors, let’s talk propulsion solutions that deliver. Email sales@xbowsystems.com to schedule, or contact Jason on LinkedIn. #SOFWeek2026 #RATO #Propulsion #Drones #SpecialOperations Global SOF Foundation SOF Week
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As demand for advanced missile propulsion accelerates, traditional production can’t keep up. Discover how X-Bow is delivering scalable, rapid solutions for urgent national security needs. #TechThisOut with Walt Maciborski #Reindustrialize
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X-Bow is powering the future of defense and space through ingenuity, trust and speed. Thank you, Walt Maciborski, for sharing X-Bow's story and mission. #TechThisOut
SPEED. DISRUPTION. ROCKET REVOLUTION. It’s happening in Central Texas…at what I like to call “Rocket Ranch.” Just outside Austin in Luling, X-Bow Systems is rethinking how America produces solid rocket motors. Their approach: • Additive manufacturing • Mobile “factory-in-a-box” production • Faster, scalable output to meet rising demand At a time when modern conflicts are exposing gaps in munitions and missile production, speed and adaptability matter. Companies like Anduril Industries and Palantir Technologies are pushing innovation forward alongside legacy leaders like Lockheed Martin. Efforts supported by groups like the Army Futures Command show how urgent this moment is. X-Bow is working to deliver both right here in Texas. Tech This Out… #DefenseTech #NationalSecurity #Manufacturing #Innovation #AustinTech #Military #TechThisOut Maureen Gannon Jason Hundley Joshua Baer Bryan Chambers Capital Factory
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Now witness the power of this fully operational Solid Rocket Motor! The XB-34 is our largest SRM to date—but not for long. Stay tuned for an upcoming test that will set a new record for X-Bow. #MayThe4th —and thrust—be with you. Volume up. #StarWarsDay #SolidRocketMotor #SRM #RocketScience #Innovation #MayTheFourthBeWithYou
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We're on the show floor in Washington, D.C. at Modern Day Marine —honored to connect with the United States Marine Corps, United States Department of War and industry partners. From solid rocket motors for missile defense to rocket-assisted takeoff (RATO) for drones, connect with Tommy W. to learn how X-Bow is delivering next-generation propulsion to the warfighters who need it most. #MDM2026 #USMC #SemperFi
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CSIS, CRS, and CNN all point to a critical issue: U.S. missile stockpiles are dangerously low, and replenishing them will take years. The main bottleneck is solid rocket motor (SRM) production. Expanding the SRM industrial base is essential—two producers aren’t enough. X-Bow is stepping up as a vital new supplier to accelerate missile manufacturing and strengthen national security. Now is the time to support innovative entrants like X-Bow and invest in America’s arsenal.
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Thank you, NYSE & Lynn Martin, for inviting X-Bow Systems' Chairman Mark Kaufman to participate in this year’s Space Summit. We’re proud to contribute to the conversation and showcase our capabilities—from sub-orbital launch to space-based interceptors.
Charting a new frontier at the third annual NYSE Space Summit. It was a privilege to welcome more than 300 participants representing much of the space and defense community. Investors, entrepreneurs, and pioneers - all united around a shared mission to advance exploration, innovation, and sustainability beyond our atmosphere. 11 Wall Street has always been home to the innovations and ideas that shape tomorrow. Space is no different. Proud to be part of this conversation and the backdrop for this exciting industry.
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From contract award to combat-ready in under six months, X-Bow has delivered 300+ rocket-assisted takeoff (RATO) motors for AEVEX group 3 drones—enabling next-generation unmanned systems. This milestone also proves our patented Additive Manufactured Solid Propellant (AMSP) at scale, delivering disruptive capability to the warfighter. #DefenseTech #BuildFast #FieldFaster #DeliverNow #Disruptor
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