Phantom MK-1 by Foundation Future Industries: status and timeline

Milestones

Next · Field trials ongoing in Ukraine

Foundation Future Industries foundedApr 2024Complete.
Seed round closesAug 2024Complete.
Pentagon contracts awarded2026Complete.
Phantom MK-1 deployed to UkraineFeb 2026Complete.
Field trials ongoing in UkraineTarget 2026Current milestone.
Phantom 2 releaseTarget 2026Not yet reached.

Most important updates

Foundation Future Industries wins $24M Pentagon contracts for Phantom MK-1 military testingApr 2026
Foundation deploys Phantom MK-1 units to Ukraine for active-theater testingFeb 2026

Upcoming

2026Field trials ongoing in Ukraine (next)
2026Phantom 2 release

Current obstacles

Battery enduranceCurrent battery limits mission duration. Phantom 2 planned to improve.
Environmental durabilityMK-1 lacks waterproofing for mud and wet field conditions.
GPS-denied autonomySafe autonomous operation without GPS in complex terrain is challenging.

Physics limits

Payload vs wheeled vehicles44 lbs is far less than wheeled vehicle cargo capacity.
Battery runtimeLimited runtime per charge requires field recharging or battery swaps.
Reliability in extremesDust, mud, and wet environments require hardening for durability.

How it works

4 parts

Perception

Sensor suite

Cameras in head enable visual reconnaissance for autonomous and remote missions.

Mobility

All-terrain movement

Navigates rubble, stairs, and rough terrain typical of military operations.

Operation

Autonomous or teleoperated

Onboard autonomy for GPS-denied areas or remote control via radio link.

Logistics

Cargo carrying

Carries up to 44 lbs, reducing human exposure in hazardous supply missions.

Spec sheet

Spec	Phantom MK-1
Height	5 ft 9 in^R (reported)
Weight	175-180 lbs^R (reported)
Payload capacity (MK-1)	44 lbs^R (reported)

^R reported by the company

Peer comparison

Humanoids peers

Spec	Phantom MK-1	LimX Dynamics LimX Oli
Height	5 ft 9 in^R (reported)	165 cm^R (reported)
Weight	175-180 lbs^R (reported)	Under 55 kg^R (reported)

^R reported by the company

Update log

2 updates

Apr 2026

Major: Foundation Future Industries wins $24M Pentagon contracts for Phantom MK-1 military testingPressCommercial

Feb 2026

Major: Foundation deploys Phantom MK-1 units to Ukraine for active-theater testingPressTest

About Foundation Future Industries

The team behind Phantom MK-1

Foundation Future Industries

Phantom military humanoid, Pentagon, logistics

Foundation Future Industries, founded April 2024, develops military and industrial humanoids. The Phantom MK-1 is designed for high-risk missions including logistics and reconnaissance. Foundation secured $24 million in Pentagon contracts and deployed units to Ukraine for pilot testing.

Raised $111M total: $11M seed and $100M round at $1B valuation (May 2025).
Phantom MK-1 is 5'9", 175-180 lbs, designed for military logistics and reconnaissance.
Two units deployed to Ukraine in Feb 2026 for active-theater testing—first humanoids in combat zone.

Company profile →

Founded: 20242 yrs
Headquarters: United States
Status: Private
Valuation: $1BprivateMay 2025
Raised: $111M2 rounds
Last round: Series A · $100MMay 2025
Works in: RoboticsHumanoids
Coverage: 1 program · 2 updateslatest 1 Apr 2026checked 11 Oct
Lead investors: Tribe Capital
Customers: US Army (opens army.mil)US Navy (opens navy.mil)US Air Force (opens af.mil)
People: Sankaet Pathak (opens en.wikipedia.org)Co-founder & CEOArjun Sethi (opens en.wikipedia.org)Co-founderMike LeBlancCo-founderEric TrumpChief Strategy Adviser, investor

Spec

Phantom MK-1

Height

5 ft 9 in^R (reported)

Weight

175-180 lbs^R (reported)

Payload capacity (MK-1)

44 lbs^R (reported)

Spec

Phantom MK-1

LimX Dynamics LimX Oli

Height

5 ft 9 in^R (reported)

165 cm^R (reported)

Weight

175-180 lbs^R (reported)

Under 55 kg^R (reported)