Retired General Bryan P. Fenton, the 13th Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, has joined Enigma Aerospace's advisory board. General Fenton led 70,000 U.S. special operations personnel with a $14 billion annual budget before retiring in October 2025 after 38 years of service. During his career, Fenton commanded Joint Special Operations Command and served as Deputy Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He will advise Enigma on operational requirements and scaling autonomous logistics capabilities for U.S. and allied forces. Enigma Aerospace, based in Burlington, Massachusetts, develops autonomous cargo aircraft and logistics software for contested environments. The company has received $5 million in Department of War funding and is backed by Valia Ventures, Cybernetix Ventures, and other investors.

Enigma Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Re:Build Manufacturing to develop and produce its Phoenix P-1000 autonomous logistics aircraft at scale. The partnership pairs Enigma's runway-independent cargo drone with Re:Build's Lean manufacturing capabilities and nationwide industrial footprint. The Phoenix P-1000 is designed for contested environments, carrying 1,000-pound payloads over 2,100 nautical miles. The companies are targeting first article flight testing and low-rate production within 12 months, scaling to thousands of aircraft annually. Re:Build brings approximately one million square feet of manufacturing space and over 1,200 employees across nine states. Founded by former Amazon executive Jeff Wilke and Miles Arnone, the company uses Manufacturing Constrained Design methodology. Enigma, based in Burlington, Massachusetts, has secured $5 million in Department of War funding.