X-Bow Systems

Address
6200 Uptown Blvd NE, Suite 200
Albuquerque 87110

Company Description
X-Bow Systems offers Australia advanced solid rocket motor (SRM) technology, crucial for the guided weapons (GWEO) program. We provide non-traditional solutions, enhancing performance and reducing costs through patented processes for energetics, modular SRMs, composites, and modernised facilities. Our capabilities, from material production to launch vehicle flight testing, directly support Australia's goal of sovereign guided weapons and enhanced long-range strike. X-Bow seeks strong partnerships to meet critical defence needs, delivering rapid deployment of these vital capabilities.

Year Established: 2016
Number of Employees: 250
Area of Business: Support GWEO Enterprise
Energetics
Solid Rocket Motors
Launch Services
Energetics Facilities
Modernisation
Composites
Areas of R&D: Hypersonic propulsion
Modular solid rocket designs
Advanced propellants for varied missions
Adaptable boosters
High-energy materials
Rapid, cost-effective manufacturing

This company offers the following services

Composites

Capability Contacts

Email: Sales@xbowsystems.com

Capability Description
For Australian naval programs, X-Bow offers composite solutions, leveraging our 2024 acquisition of US-based Spencer Composites Corporation, a supplier of composites for Virginia-class submarines, other maritime applications and NASA, enabling X-Bow to play a key role in supporting the revitalisation of domestic shipbuilding. Full service composite, machining, design, and assembly. Filament wound composites, build to spec and build to print.
Energetics and Munitions

Capability Contacts

Email: Sales@xbowsystems.com

Capability Description
X-Bow specialises in advanced manufacturing of solid rocket motors for critical defence and space applications, including missiles and launch vehicles. Our patented solid propellant process enables rapid, cost-effective, and scalable production, disrupting traditional aerospace methods. Flight-tested in a 34" motor (2024), X-Bow delivers innovative energetics solutions ready to support Australian sovereign capability in solid propulsion.
Energetics Facilities Modernisation

Capability Contacts

Email: Sales@xbowsystems.com

Capability Description
X-Bow brings proven energetics facility modernisation expertise, as demonstrated by our selection by the US Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. Building on our 2024 GWEO RFI submission, we offer advanced technical capabilities, robust project management, and a strong understanding of Australian regulatory frameworks - positioning us as a trusted partner for modernising Australia's defence infrastructure.
Guided Weapons and Aerospace Components

Capability Contacts

Email: Sales@xbowsystems.com

Capability Description
X-Bow offers Australia a fast-track to sovereign guided weapons, challenging traditional timelines. Leveraging both established and innovative AMSP propellant production, including deployable "rocket factory in a boxTM" systems already delivered to the US Air Force, X-Bow provides lower capital cost and scalable energetics production solutions. X-Bow is ready to partner with Australia for rapid, sovereign GWEO development ahead of the 2030 target.
Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance

Capability Contacts

Email: Sales@xbowsystems.com

Capability Description
X-Bow offers Australia a fast-track to sovereign guided weapons, challenging traditional timelines. Leveraging both established and innovative AMSP propellant production, including deployable "rocket factory in a boxTM" systems already delivered to the US Air Force, X-Bow provides lower capital cost and scalable solutions. X-Bow is ready to partner with Australia for rapid, sovereign GWEO development ahead of the 2030 target.
Launch Vehicles and Launch Services

Capability Contacts

Email: Sales@xbowsystems.com

Capability Description
X-Bow provides versatile sub-orbital launch services, proven through multiple successful missions for US government and allied customers, facilitating payload testing and technology maturation. Our progressive series of rocket tests using our Bolt™ family of rockets (XL-2, XL-2B, CM-1) rigourously validates our modular boost rocket technology and patented AMSP motor production process, confirming scalability and effectiveness. This flight-validated approach paves the way for affordable, large-scale solid rocket motor production.
Missiles, Decoys and Targets

Capability Contacts

Email: Sales@xbowsystems.com

Capability Description
X-Bow specialise in advanced solid rocket motor development and manufacturing. Leveraging this core expertise, we design and assemble complete rockets for our launch services customers, demonstrating full integration capabilities with payloads. This positions X-Bow to potentially offer Australia comprehensive missile solutions, from propulsion to all-up rounds, providing a reliable and sovereign option for critical defence needs. Our proven track record in rocket integration underscores our capability to deliver effective missile systems.
Solid Rocket Motors

Capability Contacts

Email: Sales@xbowsystems.com

Capability Description
X-Bow is a US defence technology startup specialising in advanced solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing. Leveraging novel and patented techniques developed by a team with experience from NASA and SpaceX, we address the critical need for increased and affordable rocket production. Our recent US$105M Series B financing underscores investor confidence in our approach to modernise energetics manufacturing. X-Bow offers Australia a unique opportunity to enhance sovereign capability in SRMs through our agile and scalable solutions.