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Shield AI (Shield)

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: 2,000–5,000
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Last updated October 17

Latest news about Shield AI (Shield)

In short: Shield AI planned X-BAT production in Puget Sound for 2027.

Company announcements

October 8 Shield

Shield AI and U.S. government investment in X-BAT reaches $400 million

The Navy awarded a $150 million modification matched by Shield AI's capital, bringing total commitments to $400 million for the AI-piloted fighter program.

September 30 Shield

Shield AI selects Kansas and Washington for X-BAT operations

Newton, Kansas hosts flight testing and maintenance, while Des Moines, Washington serves as production. The project supports nearly 10,000 jobs.

June 22 Shield

Shield AI completes acquisition of Aechelon Technology

The deal brings high-fidelity simulation to Shield AI's Hivemind AI pilot and follows a $2 billion financing package.

June 17 Shield

Shield AI wins U.S. Air Force production contract

It will implement Hivemind mission autonomy software for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, enabling collaborative multi-aircraft behaviors, rapid software upgrades via A-GRA, and reduced integration risk.

Media coverage

October 17 Taipei Times

Taiwan to buy 292 VTOL drones from Shield AI

The navy and the coast guard are acquiring 292 units of MQ-35A V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) surveillance drones manufactured by US-based defense technology...

October 8 AL.com

$150 million Navy bet on an AI-piloted fighter jet that flies off ships without runways

The Navy added $150 million to an existing agreement with defense technology company Shield AI to help develop an aircraft that can take off and...

October 7 Defense One

Shield AI expects to fly its unmanned fighter jet within months

Shield AI expects to start flying its X-BAT prototype unmanned fighter jet by year's end—and is getting $150 million from the Navy to keep developing...

September 30 FlightGlobal

Shield AI announces new test flight and production sites for X-Bat jet - FlightGlobal

X-Bat production is slated for 2029 and will reach full rate in the early 2030s. Shield AI has announced two new sites that will build...

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