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Shield AI

Defense technology company developing autonomous aircraft and AI pilots

shield.ai

Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded year: 2015
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 1,900–5,000
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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Latest news about Shield AI

In short: Shield AI secured U.S. military contracts, tested its X-BAT jet engine, and raised capital at a $12.7 billion valuation.

Company announcements

September 9 Shield AI

Shield AI signs letter of intent with Polish PGZ and WZL-2 for X-BAT drone

The partnership covers design, production, and sustainability of the vertical takeoff jet in Poland, leveraging local aerospace capabilities for NATO eastern flank air power.

August 24 Shield AI

Shield AI demonstrates trusted satellite autonomy capabilities

The Hivemind pilot ran onboard a NOVI LEO satellite alongside Sedaro’s framework, optimizing constellation tasks and reducing manual operator workload through verified autonomous decision-making.

August 18 Shield AI

Shield AI discusses V-BAT with Romanian leaders

Executives met defense officials to discuss autonomy solutions and NATO security, reinforcing the Romania-US Strategic Partnership in Constanța.

August 17 Shield AI

Shield AI gains highest European unmanned maritime authorization

Italian Civil Aviation Authority granted V-BAT SAIL III certification after rigorous safety evaluation of aircraft, crews, and mission plans for the Italian Coast Guard.

Media coverage

September 10 Defence Industry Europe

Shield AI targets European markets with X-BAT uncrewed strike fighter, seeking Polish production partnership with PGZ Group

Shield AI has signed a five-year letter of intent with PGZ Group and WZL-2, a subsidiary of PGZ, covering industrial cooperation on the X-BAT uncrewed...

September 3 MSN

36-year-old jet engine designed for F-16 set to power world's first AI-piloted VTOL fighter

Shield AI's unmanned vertical takeoff craft the X-BAT is employing axisymmetric vectoring, using a a jet engine first tested in the 1990s...

August 24 SpaceNews

Shield AI flies Hivemind autonomy software on satellite in orbit

Shield AI, Sedaro and NOVI Space said Aug. 24 that Hivemind ran aboard a NOVI satellite in low Earth orbit during a series of experiments...

August 19 Drop Site News

U.S.-Registered Drone Detected at Site of Suspected CIA Boat Strike

A drone registered to U.S. defense contractor Shield AI flew within 500 meters of Ecuadorian fishing boat hours after attack, according to flight data.

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