Code19 Racing

Low-cost one-way attack drones — Shahed-class and derivatives — now cost $20K–$50K to produce but require $500K–$2M in legacy interceptor costs to defeat. U.S. and allied forces are being attrited at economically unsustainable exchange ratios, and existing kinetic and electronic countermeasures cannot scale to swarm-volume threats. The DoD needs a manufacturable, autonomous interceptor that restores cost dominance before adversaries industrialize further.

Code19 is an LCIC finalist (one of three), has secured a $252k DoD order for ArcSpear drones and services, a $250k OUSW (R&E) contract, and additional OUSW funding for continued development. The company has demonstrated FPV intercept at TREX 26.1 and is targeting an APFIT procurement award of $30–42M in 2027. C-UAS VC funding grew 8x in 2025 to $608M, validating the category.

• 
  Revving Up Innovation: CODE19 Racing Secures $1.5M in Funding for Autonomous System Company

  Signalbase · Oct 24, 2024

  In an exhilarating development for the motorsport and technology industries, CODE19 Racing has announced that it has successfully raised $1,500,000 in its latest funding round. As a pioneering autonomous racing team, CODE19 is uniquely positioned at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and high-octane competition. "We're like any other race team, but our driver is wired differently," says the company's founder, emphasizing their commitment to leading the charge in autonomous systems. This funding will play a crucial role in furthering CODE19's mission to push the boundaries of autonomous racing, develop innovative solutions, and capture the imagination of a global fanbase. By leveraging advanced AI technologies honed on the racetrack, CODE19 Racing seeks to bring dual-use innovations that can benefit various sectors, from logistics to public safety. The team envisions a future where AI champions burn rubber just as fiercely as human drivers, redefining the landscape of motorsport while showcasing the immense potential of autonomous systems. With the funds raised, CODE19 aims to enhance its research and development initiatives, invest in next-generation technologies, and scale its operations to reach new audiences. As they accelerate toward a new era of racing where human and machine seamlessly intersect, CODE19 Racing continues to inspire and innovate, proving that the future of motorsport is not just about speed—but about smart, transformative technology at the wheel.