Shield AI • Page 4 of 6

Nov- 2025 -

21 November

Hornet autonomous counter-drone system showcased during field trials, demonstrating precision interception capabilities

Shield AI, Destinus Partner on Hivemind Drone Coordination

Shield AI and Destinus have partnered to integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind mission autonomy software across Destinus’ aerial platforms.

7 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Jodesz Gavilan

GE Aerospace, Shield AI Team Up on Propulsion for New X-BAT VTOL Drone

GE Aerospace has partnered with Shield AI to develop propulsion systems for its new X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing combat drone.

5 November

Sea

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Two Brains, One Hull: ROMULUS USV Trials Dual-Autonomy Integration at Sea

ROMULUS 20 USV uses a modular, commercial-standard hull, running HII’s Odyssey and Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy systems to plan, coordinate, and execute missions independently.

Oct- 2025 -

27 October

Technology

HR-SHERPA unmanned ground vehicles. Photo: Hyundai Rotem

Rojoef Manuel

Hyundai Rotem, Shield AI to Develop Smarter Human-Machine Combat Systems

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem is teaming up with American defense tech company Shield AI to co-develop AI-powered drones and smart control systems that can work alongside troops.

Sep- 2025 -

25 September

Technology

Concepts of the uncrewed fighter aircraft YFQ-42A (bottom) and the YFQ-44A are pictured in artwork. The aircraft are designed to leverage autonomous capabilities and crewed-uncrewed teaming to defeat enemy threats in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force artwork courtesy of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Anduril Industries)

Christine Casimiro

US Air Force Selects RTX, Shield AI to Supply CCA Drone Autonomy Software

The US Air Force has reportedly chosen RTX and Shield AI to provide autonomous capabilities for the first increment of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) operational prototypes.

24 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Shield AI Flies BQM-177A Target Drone With Hivemind Autonomy System for First Time

Shield AI’s Hivemind flew the US Navy’s BQM-177A drone autonomously for the first time, advancing beyond-visual-range autonomy and future CCA concepts.

2 September

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Shield AI Pitches Hivemind-Powered Drone Autonomy to Indian Military

Shield AI has demonstrated its Hivemind autonomy software to the Indian military as part of its campaign to offer the V-BAT drone.

Aug- 2025 -

20 August

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Airbus H145 Helicopter Flies Autonomously for First Time With Shield AI’s Hivemind

Aerospace giant Airbus has completed its first autonomous helicopter flight test using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy system.

5 August

Air

A V-BAT unmanned aerial system launches aboard Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), Feb. 9, 2024. The V-BAT provides the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable (MEU(SOC)) the capability to increase maritime awareness through utilization of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance sensors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Completes V-BAT Drone Test Ahead of Fleetwide Rollout

The US Coast Guard has completed operational testing of the V-BAT unmanned aerial system (UAS), paving the way for its future deployment aboard the service’s cutter fleet.

Jul- 2025 -

14 July

Business