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Shield AI

AI pilot software and autonomous aircraft for contested defense missions

Proof of life. Raised $1.5B Series G at a $12.7B valuation in March 2026; completed acquisition of Aechelon Technology

Shield AI develops Hivemind, an AI autonomy stack that flies aircraft without GPS or communications, plus its own V-BAT and X-BAT unmanned platforms. Its systems target ISR and strike missions in GPS-denied, comms-degraded environments.

Category
Drones & Aerial Robotics
Headquarters
San Diego, USA
Country
USA
Founded
2015
Funding stage
Series G
Total funding
~$3.5B
Website
https://shield.ai

Investors

L3HarrisAndreessen HorowitzSnowpoint VenturesUS Innovative Technology Fund

Tags

Series GUSA

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