The Destinus Hornet is a multi-role autonomous platform capable of counter-UAS, strike, reconnaissance, data relay, and ...

Shield AI has revealed the X-BAT, a vertical take-off stealth jet designed for runway-free operations and powered by the firm’s Hivemind AI pilot. U.S. defense technology company Shield AI has ...

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, the defense-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software and aircraft, today announced that the Office of the Under Secretary of War for ...

Shield AI in October 2025 unveiled X-BAT, an AI-piloted, vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet. Credit: Shield AI WASHINGTON — Shield AI, a defense technology firm known for autonomous aircraft ...

Shield AI announced the unveiling of X-BAT, an AI-piloted, vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet designed for expeditionary and maritime operations in contested environments, this week. (Shield AI) ...

The F110-GE-129 afterburning turbofan will be equipped with the Axisymmetric Vectoring Exhaust Nozzle to provide thrust vectoring during VTOL operations and flight. Shield AI announced on Nov. 5, 2025 ...

Shield AI, the American start-up best known for its autonomy software, is progressing through testing of its new uncrewed tactical aircraft. The company in October 2025 unveiled the autonomous jet, ...

Northrop Grumman has tested Shield AI’s autonomy software on a flight of its Talon IQ unmanned aerial vehicle, a step that could push the U.S. military closer to fielding AI-driven drones at scale.

Many companies and militaries around the world, including a Saab concept for Sweden pictured here, are working to perfect drone-swarming tactics. (Saab) SINGAPORE — American drone company Shield AI ...

Founders: Ryan Tseng, Brandon Tseng, Andrew Reiter CEO: Gary Steele Launched: 2015 Headquarters: San Diego, California Funding: $3.5 billion Valuation: $12.7 billion Key Technologies: Artificial ...